On a diocesan level, different Christian traditions share in a common life and witness in various forms. The Church of England participates in Local Ecumenical Partnerships through common mission projects, chaplaincy partnerships and shares buildings with other Christian traditions, in some cases, sharing ministry and resources as well. For more information about the Council for Christian Unity , which is at the heart of all these diocesan, national and international initiatives for Christian Unity, click here . Other faiths The Church of England, in partnership with other Christian churches, also seeks to build up good relations with people of other faith traditions, and to co-operate with them where possible in service to society. Dialogue depends upon mutual understanding and mutual trust.
Dialogue makes it possible to share in service to the community.
Dialogue becomes the medium of authentic witness. Baha'i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh and Zoroastrian. The Bishop of Southwark is currently one of the two Co-Chairs of the Network. Across the country, a network of Inter Faith Advisers and contacts in each diocese provide specialist advice and encouragement for church leaders and members seeking to develop good relations with members of different faiths. Bishops often have a particularly important role to play alongside other religious leaders and ecumenical colleagues in speaking for the faith communities.