Church in Action
Share what we have been given; give people hope and let them come into their own.
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.
Work in partnership with the four National Ecumenical Instruments; Facilitate effective collaborative working; Create appropriate ecumenical space; Be an expression of the churches' shared commitment to four nations ecumenism; Work with the widest range of partners; Listen closely, and respond to the shared needs and aspirations of the churches; Resource the work of the churches, agencies, networks and bodies in association with CTBI; Recognise and work with complexity; Offer theological reflection across the shared areas of work
The Circle for Cooperation for Dialogie aims to develop intercultural and interreligious dialogue to promote peace, understanding, forgiveness and reconciliation, to study the human psychological and spiritual potential to create peace, and to educate families and communities about values such as tolerance, respect, solidarity, cooperation, trust, and justice
Within the framework of Critical Feminist Liberation Theologies - TFCL seeks to de-construct traditional theologies, making visible their patriarchal origin, legitimizing the various expressions of spirituality that allow women to become aware of their identity as a historical, ethical-political and theological history. This is done through training and capacity building, research, production of knowledge, and political advocacy. The Collective is guided by the principles of dignity, freedom, equality, justice, inclusion, and sisterhood.
Continue to grow in the fellowship (koinonia) of faith, hope and love; make a common contribution to the mission of the Church to the safeguarding of life and the wellbeing of all humankind; help the European churches to renew their spiritual life, to strengthen their common witness and service, and to promote the unity of the Church and peace in the world.