Help and accompany churches on their way to the renewal of their self-image also considering Jewish roots; be aware of the burden of history; and set concrete impulses for educational work in parishes and ecclesial structures.
Promote the sanctity, equity, and harmony of life; seek to contribute to the transformation of society by nurturing moral and spiritual awareness, enhancing a sense of belonging, promoting respect for diversity, addressing conflict, and advancing social justice for individuals and communities; adhere to religious and human values that promote justice and peace, respect pluralism and diversity, and encourage ecological conservation; work cooperatively with national and local governmental agencies and with civil society institutions to best address the concerns and rights of society; seek transparency with partners and donor organisations; encourage a culture in which freedom of expression and belief, democratic decision making, consensus-building, and gender equity are valued and practiced; empower and equips workers and leaders with practical, analytical, and creative skills that empower them to achieve their goals and objectives.
Promote dialogue between cultures and civilisations and foster research and debates on conflict transformation related issues; promote constructive dialogue amongst and between actors in the Arab and Muslim Worlds.
Fulfill the ultimate purpose of the worship of the one Creator through the consciousness of God that informs and substantiates all aspects of the Cordoba House; establish a compassionate and inclusive community of believing men and women - endowed with an understanding of Islam with care and love for one another, and for their families, and their community and for society at large; develop programs that propagate a spiritually sensitive and moderate understanding and practice of Islam within the American context - with the intent of developing an American Muslim identity that is both unique and enriching to the global Muslim community or the Umma; create lasting relationships with the interfaith community through outreach and joint cultural and social programs that cultivate an understanding and appreciation of other communities of faith and cultures; and establish a model Islamic center in New York City—the Cordoba House—that expresses and impresses this vision and mission.
Leading, engaging, and promoting a distinctly contemporary, pluralistic, and spiritual American Muslim identity in the United States.
Cultivate harmony among the world's religious and spiritual communities; foster their engagement with the world and its guiding institutions in order to achieve a just, peaceful and sustainable world.
Provide a vehicle for exchange of information, cooperation, and mutual enrichment among centres and institutes for Christian-Jewish studies and relations in the United States and Canada; promote research and publication on the history, theology, and contemporary realities of Jewish-Christian relations; foster mutual understanding between Christians and Jews through dialogue that respects Judaism and Christianity in their religious distinctiveness and integrity; relate to similar undertakings in other parts of the world through membership in the International Council of Christians and Jews.
Advocate freedom of expression and of the media, freedom of assembly, equality, and the protection of minorities; help member states fight corruption and terrorism and undertake necessary judicial reforms; promote human rights through international conventions; monitor member states' progress in these areas and make recommendations through independent expert monitoring bodies.
Be an organ of communion between the Bishops' Conferences of Europe which has as its end the promotion and conservation of the good of the Church; exercise the collegiality in hierarchical communion cum et sub romano pontefice; realize the closer communication and co-operation between the European Bishops and Episcopal Conferences, respectful of the function and proper jurisdiction of each, to promote and inspire the new evangelisation in the European arena; promote the communion with the Councils of Bishops' Conferences of other continents; support the ecumenical collaboration in Europe, to re-establish Christian unity; be a living ecclesial witness in European society.
Maintain a permanent relationship and open channels of communication between religious leaders in the Holy Land in order for them to reflect together as believers, on main issues of conflict between our peoples; sustain close working relationship with the political leadership of the Government of Israel and the Palestinian National Authority, especially on issues related to the role of religion and religious communities; engage with our respective communities in the Holy Land in order to promote peace and justice, foster, on grassroots and national levels, an environment of mutual acceptance and respect; engage with religious leaders internationally and particularly in the Middle East, in pursuit of a durable and just peace in the Holy Land.
