Churches Together Competitors

We're a Christian presence in every community. The Church of England plays a vital role in the life of the nation, proclaiming the Christian gospel in words and actions and providing services of Christian worship and praise. Our network of parishes cover the country, bringing a vital Christian dimension to the nation as well as strengthening community life in numerous urban, suburban and rural settings. Its cathedrals are centres of spirituality and service, and its network of chaplaincies across continental Europe meet important local needs. The Church of England plays an active role in national life with its members involved in a wide range of public bodies. Twenty-six bishops are members of the House of Lords and are engaged in debates about legislation and national and international affairs. The Church of England is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

We stand together. For dignity. For equality. For justice. Everyone is equal in the sight of God. Yet we live in a world where poverty still persists. Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of their dignity and lets injustice thrive. But together we have the power to transform lives. For 80 years, we’ve been standing with the poorest of our neighbours. We work in 26 countries, with people of all faiths and none, to stand up for dignity, equality and justice. Together we can create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

Our Calling as The Methodist Church: Worship The Church exists to increase awareness of God’s presence and to celebrate God’s love Learning and Caring The Church exists to help people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support & care Service The Church exists to be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice Evangelism The Church exists to make more followers of Jesus Christ Our Priorities: To proclaim and affirm its conviction of God’s love in Christ, for us and for all the world; and renew confidence in God’s presence and action in the world and in the Church • In partnership with others wherever possible, the Methodist Church will concentrate its prayers, resources, imagination and commitments on this priority: • To proclaim and affirm its conviction of God’s love in Christ, for us and for all the world; and renew confidence in God’s presence and action in the world and in the Church • As ways towards realising this priority, the Methodist Church will give particular attention to the following Priorities for the Methodist Church 1. Underpinning everything we do with God-centred worship and prayer 2. Supporting community development and action for justice, especially among the most deprived and poor - in Britain and worldwide 3. Developing confidence in evangelism and in the capacity to speak of God and faith in ways that make sense to all involved 4. Encouraging fresh ways of being Church 5. Nurturing a culture in the Church which is people-centred and flexible