Mission and Public Affairs

'Engaging with the world beyond the Church'

Who we are and What we do

The Division's purpose is - to co-ordinate, promote and further the national work of the Church of England in the fields of social and public affairs; mission and evangelism and healthcare chaplaincy. Its remit covers:

  • The National Church's contribution to the shaping of society; responding to government policy on a wide spectrum of social, public policy and justice issues in this country and internationally

  • The Church of England's focus on racial justice through the Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns (CMEAC)

  • The work of healthcare/ hospital chaplains within the NHS through the Hospital Chaplaincies Council (HCC)

  • The missionary calling of the Church in those aspects of God's mission what have to do with evangelism, the missionary role of parish congregations, spirituality, theology, world mission, inter-faith relations, urban and rural concerns.

The division is clustered into three groups, each of the Executive staff carry distinct portfolios which may often cut across the groupings and involve collaborative work. The Groups are as follows

  • Mission

  • Community and Public Affairs

  • Hospital and Healthcare Chaplaincy

Meet the team.