The portfolio leader is the Church in the Community steward, Doreen Hunt. The vision of the portfolio is to build up relationships by showing Christ's love within the local and world community, identifying needs and acting accordingly.

The portfolio covers

• Social conscience

  • Moral issues

  • Lifestyle

  • Political issues

• World issues

  • JMA

  • NCH

  • Bible Society

  • Traidcraft

  • Christian Aid

• Local issues

  • Community care

  • Methodist Missions

• Promotion of initiatives

  • (e.g. Alpha)

There are a number of people involved, including

• Individuals representing interest groups

• Outreach projects

NCH

Organiser: Richard Counter (' 724178)

Traidcraft

Organiser: Kate Harvie (' 722279)

Traidcraft is a Christian business which is committed to economic and social justice. It pays fair prices to co-operatives and community groups, selling a wide range of teas, coffees, wholefoods, stationery, clothing and craft items.

There is a small stall each Sunday morning. There is also a permanent display at the Harvies'. Kate can order anything in the current catalogues which are available for borrowing.