God has called and equipped us to seek restoration and transformation for the world around us.
We are encouraged to step out in faith beyond our church walls, starting with our local community then considering our city, our nation and our world.
Areas of work
The Board of Faith and Justice focusses its work in the following areas:
Climate Change and Environment
The Environmental Group seeks to encourage churches and individuals across the Diocese to care for God’s creation which he has entrusted to us. Find out more
Global Majority Heritage / UK Minority Ethnic
The Bishop’s Adviser on Black, Asian and Minority Anglicans leads this group in work promoting race and cultural awareness. It aims to encourage full participation of minority ethnic Anglicans at all levels within the church. Find out more about Global Majority Heritage vocations
Healing, Health and Wellbeing
The aim of the Mental Health working group is to raise the profile of mental health issues within faith communities and to empower people who have experienced mental health problems. It also seeks to connect the church with a wide range of statutory, voluntary, and faith bodies that bring expertise and advice.
Dementia – the Diocese of Sheffield is a member of the Dementia Action Alliance. The working group resources parishes to look at the role they play in supporting people with dementia and their carers. Dementia-friendly church | Find out more
Disability – Christine Herbert is the Bishop’s Adviser on Disability
World Development
The group provides information support and advice on how parishes can engage with issues of global concern.
Poverty, Inequality and Social Action
This group’s remit is to raise awareness in the following areas:
- Types and extent of poverty in the Diocese
- Growing Inequality
- Immigration and Asylum issues
- Work, worklessness and livelihood inequality
Inter-faith
Revd Dr Casey Strine has left the role of Bishop’s Adviser on Inter-faith and the role is currently vacant.
Ecumenical Mission
Revd Gina Kalsi is the Bishop’s Adviser on Ecumenical Mission.
News
St George’s Day 2024 now marks a significant date in the history of Rotherham Minster as its vicar takes a leap of faith inside the […]
As we struggle to find words to express our reactions to events around the world, wecome together as a visible expression of our friendship, solidarity, […]
The Church of England has launched an initiative to encourage stronger networking, communication and information sharing between clergy, ordinands, lay ministers and church leaders of global-majority or UK minority-ethnic heritage (GMH/UKME).
Grants of up to £500 per church are available through the Resourcing Mission and Ministry (RMM) team
The Family Works are delighted to have been awarded £250,000 over three years for growth across the South Yorkshire region by Benefact Trust.
St Mary’s Church in Tickhill has become the Diocese’s 20th awarded Eco Church, with the dedication of volunteers and staff being praised for their hard work […]
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To promote issues of faith and justice across the Diocese.
News of a growing Eco Church programme and awards organised by A Rocha UK
The Earth is our common home and God calls us all to care for creation. Find out how you and your church can support this integral part of our mission.