The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

The District is committed to:

1.	Sharing a vision of the Church and nurturing a district identity within a Connexional and ecumenical setting

2.	Fostering and enabling the ministry of the whole people of God

3.	Facilitating diverse patterns of ministry appropriate to local situations

4.	Relating to other groups in the wider society

5.	Managing change constructively, working realistically with accurate facts and figures on a manageable action/development plan

6.	Facing conflict creatively and openly

7.	The development of creative and collaborative worship that actively engages worshippers of all ages

8.	Encouraging well maintained, accessible premises, appropriate to mission