The Forum facilitates a wide network of projects, groups, churches and individual activists and contemplators working on relevant issues of concern to world, church and community. It is a focus for prophetic oversight and contact, disseminating information and resources and receiving feedback from existing work, as well identifying need, exploring the bigger picture and seeking to make a difference through activity, dialogue, theological reflection, prayer, encouragement and resource allocation.

Working ecumenically, regionally and in partnership with others, current areas of interest touch upon the following: criminal justice; emergency incident planning; environmental issues; family issues; healthcare issues; housing; migrant workers and trafficking; regional issues including Public and voluntary sector liaison; rural issues; trade justice and global development; urban issues; wholeness, healing and reconciliation; workplace ministry; World Church issues; poverty and deprivation; bioethical issues; and social inclusion.

The Forum is chaired by Bishop James and current members (and expertise) are:

Lorna Allies (rural affairs)
Peter Howard (urban affairs)
Ruth McGinley (international development and trade justice)
Martin Gray (healthcare issues)
Barry Capon & Chris Warner (industrial mission)

Others are invited to join the group as appropriate.

Further information and resources about social issues