TRANSFORMING STRUCTURES
As followers of Jesus, we are called not only to respond to people in need, but also to work for a more just, peaceful and reconciled world.
The fourth Mark of Mission calls us “to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliation.”
At St Andrew’s, we seek to live this out through relationships locally and globally, working with others, supporting opportunity and education, building bridges across communities, and continuing to listen for where God may be calling us to make a difference.
Our Global Partnership
ALMA and Mozambique
ALMA
ALMA
Through ALMA — the Angola London Mozambique Association — St Andrew’s shares in the Diocese of London’s longstanding partnership with the Anglican Church in Mozambique and Angola.
At the heart of ALMA are relationships between churches and communities. St Andrew’s is partnered with the Parish of St James in Morrumbala, within the Diocese of Zambezia. The diocese is part of IAMA (Igreja Anglicana de Moçambique e Angola).
Our partnership is rooted in friendship, prayer, mutual learning and support. It reminds us that we are part of one worldwide Body of Christ, with much to learn from one another as we share in God’s mission in different cultures and communities.
For more information about ALMA and the Diocese of London’s partnership with Angola and Mozambique, please follow the link below.
Christian Unity in Enfield
Jesus calls his Church to unity, and at St Andrew’s we value opportunities to build relationships with Christians from different traditions across Enfield.
Each year, St Andrew’s joins with other churches in the area for prayer, worship and fellowship, strengthening the relationships we share and reminding us of our common calling to witness to Christ and serve our community together.
These relationships are an important expression of our commitment to peace, reconciliation and working together for the good of Enfield.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Each year, St Andrew’s joins with other churches across Enfield to pray, worship and celebrate our shared faith in Christ.
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is traditionally observed from 18–25 January, bringing Christians from different traditions together in prayer and fellowship and encouraging deeper relationships across the Church.
Supporting Education and Opportunity
Enfield Church Trust for Girls
The Enfield Church Trust for Girls provides support to benefit young women living, working and being educated within the Old Enfield Borough boundaries. (For the purposes of this Trust, ‘a young woman’ is normally defined as someone between the ages of 12-24).
The ancient Parish Boundary includes: Botany Bay, Brimsdown, Bulls Cross, Bush Hill Park, Clay Hill, Cockfosters, Enfield Chase, Enfield Highway, Enfield Lock, Enfield Town, Enfield Wash, Forty Hill, Freezywater, Gordon Hill, Green Street, Oakwood, Ponders End, and Turkey Street.
You can download the map here for a more detailed view.
The Charity accepts grant applications solely for the purpose of supporting education for young women.This can be support for a school, college or university course, including funding for uniforms and equipment. But it also includes support for other forms of education e.g. vocational activities, sports engagement, IT training, language courses, music lessons and so forth. Anything that is reasonably considered to fall under the category of ‘education’ will be considered.
There is no maximum amount that can be applied for. However, please bear in mind that the Trust has a limited amount of money for each financial year. Once that amount of money has been allocated, we are unable to give any further grants in that financial year. It may be that your grant will be rejected, even if it is a worthy application, because we have used our yearly funds. It may also be that we can pay only a partial amount that is being applied for, rather than the full amount.
Grants are made to promote the education, including social and physical training, and the advancement in life of young women attending schools or other places of education, or working in the area of benefit. The applicant does not need to be studying in the place of benefit (e.g. at a college or university here) but, in that instance, the applicant does need to be living in Enfield as their main residence or have their family home here.
In the allocation of grants, the trustees have regard to the principles and doctrines of the Church of England. If you have any queries, please do email the Chair, Rev Dr Steve
Continuing to Grow
Transforming unjust structures is an ongoing part of Christian mission.
At St Andrew’s, we want to continue listening to our community, learning from others and discerning where we can work in partnership to promote justice, dignity, peace and opportunity.
As new relationships and opportunities develop, this area of our mission will continue to grow.
Working Together for God’s Kingdom
We believe that lasting change often begins through relationships - listening, praying, learning and working alongside others.
Please continue to pray for our partners locally and globally, and for wisdom as we seek to play our part in building communities in which all people can flourish.