Promote dialogue and understanding with other faiths, ideologies, and cultures, and the interests of freedom, tolerance and peace; intensify inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue with the other monotheistic religions, ideologies and cultures; contribute to the development of a common basis for the tolerant, peaceful co-existence of all religions and nations, both at national and supra-national levels; preserve, develop, perpetuate and disseminate Eugen Biser's theological and philosophical works and related themes, by means of scholarly studies, lectures, seminars and publications; disseminate Christianity's core values and impulses; encourage inter-Christian reconciliation and ecumenism; analyse spiritual and religious developments in all aspects of the human experience; organise lectures, symposia and seminars on themes relating to the Foundation, in co-operation with high-schools, academies and other educational and cultural organisations, as well as in industry; grant the Eugen Biser Award; increase access to the library of philosophical, theological and scholarly religious sources and reference-works assembled by Biser, alongside his archive of scholarly works.

Bring together hundreds of historians and history educators to share experiences, to implement innovative learning about the past, discussing also sensitive and controversial issues, and therefore creating new and inclusive historical narratives.

Contribute to the field of reflection on the contemporary religious thought, both from the human sciences and theological perspective.

Bring religious and non-religious groups together to work in partnership and in dialogue with the European Union, on EU policy priorities, with particular reference to the 'economic, social and territorial cohesion' of Europe; build a common European Platform to combat discrimination and prejudice, and promote harmony and shared values between different religious and non-religious traditions, through joint activities including dialogue, exchanges and social actions for the common good; develop a shared language between religions, philosophical organisations, and politicians on key issues and policies for the future of Europe.

Play a significant and pivotal role in the life of this church by working with its local and global mission partners to build, support, and extend the mission of this church.

Bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to people in Canada and around the world through the proclamation of the Word, the administration of the Sacraments and through service in Christ's name.

Reduce interfaith and intra-faith tensions across the globe whilst striving to tackle extremism; develop platforms for discourse and interaction between Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Jewish and Hindu communities and believe that by creating understanding between the faiths, people may work together in a positive and vibrant way.

Foster awareness of the power of love and forgiveness in the emerging global community.

Pursue the foundation's mission to promote and strengthen democracy by providing political education, political advice as well as international collaboration; be active at the interfaces between political practice, science, the trade union movement, civil society and the economy; foster gifted students and postgraduates from Germany and abroad; preserve the collective memory and historic foundations of Social Democracy and trade unions, and make these accessible to the public.

Promote and support peace, and a sustainable human future; contribute strategically to the resolution of human problems, in a spirit of optimism and realism.