Christian Interconfessional Advisory Committee
Develop cooperation among Christians of different confessions in the post-soviet states.
Develop cooperation among Christians of different confessions in the post-soviet states.
Weave a web of open, honest, and committed personal relationships between Christians and Muslims; encourage shared reflection on the spiritual, theological, scholarly, ethical and practical values of the two traditions in order to offer resources for citizenship in our society; build a shared public platform to strengthen Christians and Muslims working together for the common good in partnership with others; develop channels of communication to help Christians and Muslims together to respond to events which test our relationship.
Foster religious tolerance between Christians and Muslims within Nigeria, Africa and the rest of the world; and douse current resentments and tensions between these two peaceful religions by creating, organizing and implementing activities that would promote love, peace and unity.
Gather to praise God, listen to him, and respond; Nurture each other in faith and obedience to Christ; Love and care for one another as God's people; Commit ourselves to serve and to tell others about Jesus; Pursue God's justice and peace in every area of life.
Share what we have been given; give people hope and let them come into their own.
Carry forward the work that Jesus Christ began in all aspects of the life of people in society; oversee how the calling 'As the Father has sent me, so do I send you' is carried out at the national level of the Church of England in evangelism, development of parish congregations, internationally through the work of the world mission agencies - and in rural and urban situations.
Evangelise, and promote the knowledge of God and the adherence to the teaching and examples of Jesus Christ; promote Christian education, values and morals; assist in the care and welfare of the people, particularly the poor, the aged and the needy; provide for the spiritual welfare of her members; acquire land for the attainment of her objectives; raise funds through launches, contributions, and any other lawful means; undertake all other things which are reasonably incidental to the foregoing objectives.
Worship and confess faith in the triune God in communion with the worldwide church; be a community characterized by equality, participation and respect for diversity; show mercy, promote justice and protect creation; proclaim Jesus Christ, locally and globally.
The vision of The Church of Scotland is to be a church which seeks to inspire the people of Scotland and beyond with the Good News of Jesus Christ through enthusiastic worshipping, witnessing, nurturing and serving communities.