Presence & Engagement was set up in 2005 to encourage the Church of England to think about the reality of religious diversity and how it might shape mission and ministry. You can read more about the programme's origins and its current focus in the General Synod reports below:

1. Presence & Engagement report (2005)
2. Staying Present and Engaging Faithfully (2009)
3. Sharing the Gospel of Salvation (2010)
4. Generous Love for All (2011)
5. The Church of England's Mission and Ministry in Multi-Religious Society (2017)