World Mission

What does the World Mission team do?

Lockdown brought home the importance of staying in communication with one another globally and to share in prayer and solidarity as we sought to respond. As a Diocese we value our formal companion diocesan links, but recognise that World Mission is actually much bigger than this because God is far bigger and cannot be contained within our limited structures.

We are keen to be able to identify and celebrate the wide range of links, connections and friendships that people already have worldwide, whether with mission partners, mission agencies or charities. We would like to include these in the Diocesan Prayer Diary as an expression of celebrating where we find God already at work in the world. Please send your information to: Denise Keen

'We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church'. A line we recite week-by-week in the Nicene Creed that affirms that we as parishes and as a diocese are but one small part of the Christian faith.

• 'apostolic' reminds us that we connect to generations of Christians in of the past and future, led by bishops anointed in succession that leads back to the early church.
• 'catholic' means both 'broad' and 'universal' - we are part of the family of Christ even when we disagree with each other, and no matter where we are in the world.

It is very hard to relate to all 2.2 billion Christians on this planet, nor even 85 million Anglicans. But by building links with a few in different parts of the globe, our vision and understanding of the lives of our fellow-Christians and our shared joy in the Lord grows.

As a diocese we have two key spheres of meeting with the worldwide: many parishes and individuals have many more:

Our Global Partnerships

• Matlosane in South Africa (Companion Diocese)
• QuAppelle in Saskatchewan, Canada (Companion Diocese)
• Nordkirche in Germany (Companion Diocese)
• Dioceses of West Malaysia, Kuching and Sabah in Malaysia
• Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross in Ireland
• Diocese of Hyderabad, Pakistan (Companion Diocese)

The team also:

• Supports and raises awareness of Anglica mission agencies such as USPG and CMS, alongside other mission organisations
• Promotes and encourages informed prayer for the church worldwide

The Ven Dr Sue Weller Bishop's Advisor for World Mission  Mobile: 07583 119740 Email: archdeacon.lichfield@lichfield.anglican.org

Denise Keen Administrator for World Mission Mobile: 07761 446753 Email: denise.keen@lichfield.anglican.org

Other Resources

• Diocesan Prayer Diary 
• Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer

'It takes the whole world to know the whole Christ.'

A 6 session course introducing World Mission and Cross Cultural Mission, produced under the five diocesan themes at the time, which continue to be useful resources. 

To download copies of the course please click on the relevant links below:

1. Discovering the Heart of God.
2. Practising Generosity.
3. Transforming Communities.
4. Growing Disciples.
5. Reaching New Generations.
6. Discovering the Whole Christ.

Reconciliation, Hope and New Advent - an introduction to indigenous culture an spirituality

Bishop Chris Harper, the first indigenous Bishop of Saskatoon, gave three sessions as an introduction to indigenous culture and First Nation spirituality via Zoom.

Links to the videos are available here: 

1. New Advent 
2. People of Hope 
3. Reconciliation