The Centre for Theology & Community is based in the heart of east London. We grew out of local churches in membership of Citizens UK – the national home of community organising.
We work with a growing range of churches – including long-established congregations as well as new church plants. Our partner churches are from various denominations and styles. We believe churches in deprived and diverse areas have a vital role to play in the transformation of their communities and of wider society. We equip these churches through the practices of community organising, theological reflection and prayer.
We also run the Near Neighbours programme for Eastern London -harnessing the potential of community organising to develop grassroots leaders and build relationships of solidarity and trust across faiths and cultures.
– Living Wage Week runs from 15th to 21st November 2021 – celebrating 20 years of a Campaign which has had churches at its heart from the beginning. See our resources for your church’s celebration and reflections on the lectionary readings.
– Pope Francis has addressed an international conference on community organising – his address and the conference presentations are online here
– CTC is leading a project with Citizens UK and the Church of England on harnessing the potential of community organising for growth. Listen to our Just Church podcast and read more here.
– CTC has contributed to a new book of essays on theology and housing, and produced a five-week study course for congregations
– Read the Centre’s policies on safeguarding and data protection.
