The primary purposes of the centre are:

• To equip the churches to be more confident in ministry, service and witness in a multi faith world

• To contribute to a safer and more cohesive world by working alongside people of all faiths and building upon the strong tradition of partnership between the faiths in Leicester

• To provide high quality training to key groups in society on the realities and opportunities of living and working in a multi faith society

Recognised by the Church England as one of two national centres (the other is the Bradford Churches for Dialogue and Diversity) the St Philip’s Centre is a response to the growing need since 9/11 and 7/7 for increased understanding between and within faiths. This includes an urgent need for Christians to have confidence in what they can offer – how to celebrate difference but to stay faithful to their tradition.

The Centre has been developed as a partnership between five denominations – Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, Roman Catholic and United Reformed - to whom we express our thanks.
We are particularly grateful to the people of St Philip’s Church, the Diocese of Leicester and its Bishop in enabling the location and development of the Centre at the church and former vicarage.