What we do

There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord.

1 Corinthians 12:5

Projects and highlights

The One People Commission and the South Asian Forum actively host and engage with numerous projects throughout the year, as we equip existing leaders and the next generation of the UK church to celebrate diversity and advocate for unity.

Intercultural Church Conversations (ICC)

This is a series of online and inperson conversations that aim to enable, facilitate, resource and equip the UK church on how to develop and grow intercultural churches. By showcasing diverse ways to exercise leadership, worship, discipleship, pastoral care, theological and mission, we believe that we can present new ways to engage the intercultural body of Christ.

Young adult leaders’ forum

We engage, mentor and develop diverse young and emerging leaders in the UK with the shared passion to see the UK church united. This forum hosts and discusses issues that are most prevalent amongst young adults, such as mental health, identity, leadership and employment, with the aim of creating a sense of belonging and community but also seeking to address inequalities.

Intergenerational conversations

We are actively pursuing new ways to embrace intergenerational conversations between first generation migrants and UKborn citizens. By bridging the gap between different age groups, we can build an intergenerational and intercultural dynamic that truly reflects all of God’s people, regardless of race, ethnicity, age or social status.

Racial and climate justice

We understand that climate justice is an issue that affects us all but not necessarily equally. Those who are socially and economically disadvantaged are most likely to be affected by climate change and it has become more apparent that those most affected are largely communities of colour. We aim to engage in and support discussions and events that review the theology, missional and social justice concerns surrounding climate justice.

Racial justice and mental health

The intersection between racial justice and mental health is one that is being explored more and more each year as we uncover the unsettling truths and experiences of many people of colour. An example is the impact of the pandemic on people of colour, which has highlighted amongst other things ethnic disparities and health inequalities. We therefore want to continue to explore the pastoral theology of mental health within our local churches, our wider Christian networks and society. We want to continue to empower and equip the church to understand how to tackle the impact of racial injustice on the mental health of people of colour.

South Asian Forum and the ‘Hethne’ ministry

We are active contributors to an established initiative within the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), called the ‘Hethne’ ministry. This ministry aims to encourage church leaders and those who have a heart for serving the Hindu community to join in monthly prayers, plan events and produce relevant resources on the gospel of Jesus Christ.