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Church in Society

 

Board for Church in Society

We seek to promote, develop, and co-ordinate responsible social thought and action within the Diocese, by raising awareness about how Christian beliefs and values can help shape a more just and caring society.

 


Who we are

The Board for Church in Society is a group of clergy and lay persons concerned with a broad range of social issues in the diocese.

 

Chairman

Canon Dr Alan Hargrave

Canon Dr Alan Hargrave
Canon Missioner at Ely Cathedral
01353 660300

 


Administrator and Executive Officer

Dr Hilary Lavis

Dr Hilary Lavis
Bishop Woodford House
01353 652720

 


Treasurer

Richard Hough
138 Hartford Road, Huntingdon, PE29 1XQ.
01480 453230

 


Who we are

Members include the officers concerned with rural and environmental, industrial, social and work related areas plus the Bishop’s Advisers on Travellers and World Mission. The County Ecumenical Officer is a member. There are also lay members elected by the Diocesan Synod and representatives of the criminal justice group, the health group and the local voluntary sector.

 


What we do

We meet four times a year to discuss current issues, listen to talks, agree priorities and decide on action to support individuals and groups engaged in projects of social action within the community.

The Board aims to raise awareness of social responsibility issues, suggest resources for parishes, and publicise local, regional and national events.

Links are maintained with the local Christian Aid office and the national voluntary sector. We are exploring ways of working regionally on an ecumenical basis through a network of agencies.

 


What we do

Each member represents an area of social concern, such as rural issues and criminal justice, and makes regular reports on current matters. We arrange day conferences and open meetings for members of the diocese, and for any other interested social action groups.

Our quarterly Newsletter, is distributed to clergy, board members and a network of caring professional agencies.

 


How are the parishes involved?

  • All parishes receive the quarterly newsletter
  • Every parish is invited to form a social action group, and to keep the Board informed about local events, for which financial sponsorship may be available
  • Everyone is encouraged to pray for social justice in their community and the wider world

The Board currently works to represent and support these areas of social concern:

The board is planning a range of future activities. You can also find details of some of our recent conferences on this site.