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:
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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
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The Church of England's focus on
racial justice through the Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican
Concerns (CMEAC)
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The work of healthcare/ hospital
chaplains within the NHS through the Hospital Chaplaincies Council
(HCC)
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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
Meet the team.