--- title: One People Commission date: 2018-03-11T17:52:00+00:00 author: Tim Coysh canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission" section: Pages --- #### The One People Commission exists to celebrate diversity while promoting unity through intercultural unity, intercultural churches and intercultural justice. It is the gathering together of God’s one church in all its vibrant expressions, modelling the unity of God’s people. Find out more about the OPC and how you can help work for the unity of the church in the UK. --- ### Resources ##### Check out our resources on unity, diversity, intercultural church and racial justice [ ![Course | Discovering Jesus](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/DJ-website-banner-2.png) ![DJ website banner 2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/DJ-website-banner-2.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus) [#### Course | Discovering Jesus ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus) Join Aaron and Rani as they explore faith, identity and culture as Asian Christians [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus) [ ![Visions of Justice and Hope](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Visions of Justice and Hope Card](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Visions-of-Justice-and-Hope-Card.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/visions-of-justice-and-hope) [#### Visions of Justice and Hope ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/visions-of-justice-and-hope) An insightful resource designed to help churches and leaders navigate conversations on racial justice and unity. [ Read more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/visions-of-justice-and-hope) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/visions-of-justice-and-hope) [ ![Recommended reading by One People Commission](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Alexandra fuller wkgv7 I2 V Tz M unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/alexandra-fuller-wkgv7I2VTzM-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/recommended-reading-by-one-people-comission) [#### Recommended reading by One People Commission ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/recommended-reading-by-one-people-comission) Resources for you to explore, compiled by Rev Israel Olofinjana and the One People Commission [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/recommended-reading-by-one-people-comission) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/recommended-reading-by-one-people-comission) ### Articles ##### Check out our articles on unity, diversity, intercultural church and racial justice [ ![10 minutes with… Louise and Les Isaac](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/les-and-louise.jpg) ![Les and louise](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/les-and-louise.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/10-minutes-with-louise-and-les-isaac) [#### 10 minutes with… Louise and Les Isaac ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/10-minutes-with-louise-and-les-isaac) Rev Israel Olofinjana, head of the One People Commission, interviews Louise and Les Isaac on intercultural marriage and its biblical foundations [ ![Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/israel-oluwole-olofinjana) [ Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana ](/author/israel-oluwole-olofinjana) 16 February 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/10-minutes-with-louise-and-les-isaac) [ ![Jesus' radical vulnerability: a Christmas journey](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![I Stock Mary and Joseph](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/iStock-Mary-and-Joseph.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/jesus-the-migrant-a-christmas-journey) [#### Jesus' radical vulnerability: a Christmas journey ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/jesus-the-migrant-a-christmas-journey) Rev Israel Olofinjana explores the story of Christmas and the message it carries for our society today [ ![Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/israel-oluwole-olofinjana) [ Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana ](/author/israel-oluwole-olofinjana) 05 December 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/jesus-the-migrant-a-christmas-journey) [ ![Who is my neighbour? The hermeneutic of love](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![I Stock 131963189 by Johnny Grieg](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/iStock-131963189-by-Johnny-Grieg.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/who-is-my-neighbour-the-hermeneutic-of-love) [#### Who is my neighbour? The hermeneutic of love ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/who-is-my-neighbour-the-hermeneutic-of-love) Israel Olofinjana reflects on the recent UK protests, exploring how biblical teaching speaks into today’s debates on migration and justice. [ ![Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/israel-oluwole-olofinjana) [ Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana ](/author/israel-oluwole-olofinjana) 16 September 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/who-is-my-neighbour-the-hermeneutic-of-love) [ ![Why ‘colourblindness’ doesn’t help the church](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Woman with prism by nick fancher on unsplash square](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Woman-with-prism-by-nick-fancher-on-unsplash_square.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-colourblindness-doesnt-help-the-church) [#### Why ‘colourblindness’ doesn’t help the church ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-colourblindness-doesnt-help-the-church) Jessie Tang challenges us to see the whole person – for the benefit of the whole church [ ![Jessie Tang](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/jessie-tang) [ Jessie Tang ](/author/jessie-tang) 08 July 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-colourblindness-doesnt-help-the-church) [ ![Celebrating South Asian Christian women](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Mehndi Hands](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Mehndi-Hands.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/celebrating-south-asian-christian-women) [#### Celebrating South Asian Christian women ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/celebrating-south-asian-christian-women) Rani Joshi, head of South Asian Forum, shares who she is celebrating this International Women's Day [ ![Rani Joshi](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/bhav-joshi-west-midlands) [ Rani Joshi ](/author/bhav-joshi-west-midlands) 04 March 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/celebrating-south-asian-christian-women) [ ![Eliminating racial discrimination starts with the church](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Group holding hands](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Group-holding-hands.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/eliminating-racial-discrimination-starts-with-the-church) [#### Eliminating racial discrimination starts with the church ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/eliminating-racial-discrimination-starts-with-the-church) Rev Kumar Rajagopalan shares his harrowing experience of racism and being raised in a caste system and challenges us all to assess our blind spots [ ![Kumar Rajagopalan](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/siva-kumar) [ Kumar Rajagopalan ](/author/siva-kumar) 21 March 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/eliminating-racial-discrimination-starts-with-the-church) [ ![What Lunar New Year could teach you about hospitality](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Lunar New Year family by getty images on unsplash 1](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Lunar-New-Year-family-by-getty-images-on-unsplash-1.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/lunar-new-year) [#### What Lunar New Year could teach you about hospitality ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/lunar-new-year) Eunice Lee writes from personal experience of joyfully welcoming guests, and the even greater welcome to be found in Jesus [ ![Eunice Lee](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/eunice-lee) [ Eunice Lee ](/author/eunice-lee) 05 February 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/lunar-new-year) [ ![Mission Possible: Evangelism from Zimbabwe to the UK](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![DSC03374](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/DSC03374.JPG) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/mission-possible-evangelism-from-zimbabwe-to-the-uk) [#### Mission Possible: Evangelism from Zimbabwe to the UK ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/mission-possible-evangelism-from-zimbabwe-to-the-uk) Pastor Anderson Moyo shares his unique experience of evangelism in both the southern region of Africa and south Yorkshire and why he is excited for the UK church [ ![Nicola Morrison](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/nicola-morrison) [ Nicola Morrison ](/author/nicola-morrison) 04 November 2024 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/mission-possible-evangelism-from-zimbabwe-to-the-uk) [ ![Spotlight: Our One People Commission team](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![IMG 9867 1](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/IMG_9867-1.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/spotlight-our-one-people-commission-team) [#### Spotlight: Our One People Commission team ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/spotlight-our-one-people-commission-team) Rev Israel Olofinjana, director of One People Commission, sheds light on how we are supporting our members in equipping them to help build an intercultural church. [ ![Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/israel-oluwole-olofinjana) [ Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana ](/author/israel-oluwole-olofinjana) 28 June 2024 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/spotlight-our-one-people-commission-team) [ ![How can we reconcile racial injustice as a church?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Riots](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Riots.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-can-we-reconcile-racial-injustice-as-a-church) [#### How can we reconcile racial injustice as a church? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-can-we-reconcile-racial-injustice-as-a-church) For Black History Month, Nathaniel Jennings shares his personal reflections on the recent UK riots and why there is more to be done [ ![Nathaniel Jennings, Northern Ireland](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/nathaniel-jennings-northern-ireland) [ Nathaniel Jennings, Northern Ireland ](/author/nathaniel-jennings-northern-ireland) 01 October 2024 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-can-we-reconcile-racial-injustice-as-a-church) [ ![Why it is so important People of Colour are committed to political engagement](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![IMG 9447 2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/IMG_9447-2.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-its-so-important-people-of-colour-are-committed-to-political-engagement) [#### Why it is so important People of Colour are committed to political engagement ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-its-so-important-people-of-colour-are-committed-to-political-engagement) Rev Celia Apeagyei-Collins explores how social action and community engagement can translate into political engagement for People of Colour and why this is so crucial [ ![Rev Celia Apeagyei-Collins](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/rev-celia-apeagyei-collins) [ Rev Celia Apeagyei-Collins ](/author/rev-celia-apeagyei-collins) 16 July 2024 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-its-so-important-people-of-colour-are-committed-to-political-engagement) [ ![God's intercultural kingdom in the island of Ireland](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![I Stock 1475379787](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/iStock-1475379787.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/gods-intercultural-kingdom-in-the-island-of-ireland) [#### God's intercultural kingdom in the island of Ireland ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/gods-intercultural-kingdom-in-the-island-of-ireland) Rev Israel Olofinjana shares the progress of Intercultural Ministries Ireland and why he is encouraged by the example of God’s intercultural kingdom [ ![Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/israel-oluwole-olofinjana) [ Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana ](/author/israel-oluwole-olofinjana) 10 May 2024 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/gods-intercultural-kingdom-in-the-island-of-ireland) [ ![Loving our Sikh neighbours: my experience as a Sikh-background believer](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![I Stock 1440805210](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/iStock-1440805210.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/loving-our-sikh-neighbours-my-experience-as-a-sikh-background-believer) [#### Loving our Sikh neighbours: my experience as a Sikh-background believer ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/loving-our-sikh-neighbours-my-experience-as-a-sikh-background-believer) Rupinder Kanda, one of our South Asian Forum ambassadors, shares her testimony and how she engages with the Sikh community as a Christian [ ![Rupinder Kanda](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/rupinder-kanda) [ Rupinder Kanda ](/author/rupinder-kanda) 12 April 2024 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/loving-our-sikh-neighbours-my-experience-as-a-sikh-background-believer) [ ![Intercultural justice: The gospel implications](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![I Stock 1934274246](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/iStock-1934274246.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/intercultural-justice-the-gospel-implications) [#### Intercultural justice: The gospel implications ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/intercultural-justice-the-gospel-implications) Rev Israel Olofinjana shares his perspective on why racial injustice cannot be ignored if we are to progress the intercultural church [ ![Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/israel-oluwole-olofinjana) [ Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana ](/author/israel-oluwole-olofinjana) 18 March 2024 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/intercultural-justice-the-gospel-implications) [ ![How can the intercultural church remember together — when our history and experiences are different?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Veteran stock photo](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/people/Veteran-stock-photo.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-can-the-intercultural-church-remember-together-when-our-history-and-experiences-are-different) [#### How can the intercultural church remember together — when our history and experiences are different? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-can-the-intercultural-church-remember-together-when-our-history-and-experiences-are-different) Rev Israel Olofinjana, head of One People Commission and South Asian Forum, shares why it is important as one church that we intentionally recognise one another's history [ ![Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/israel-oluwole-olofinjana) [ Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana ](/author/israel-oluwole-olofinjana) 08 November 2023 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-can-the-intercultural-church-remember-together-when-our-history-and-experiences-are-different) [ ![Windrush legacy: Honouring the lives of pioneers](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![I Stock 1486567413](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/iStock-1486567413.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-legacy-of-windrush-following-in-the-footsteps-of-pioneers) [#### Windrush legacy: Honouring the lives of pioneers ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-legacy-of-windrush-following-in-the-footsteps-of-pioneers) Shantelle Richardson, head of communications at London City Mission reflects on the legacy of the Windrush generation and why the intercultural church is the ultimate goal [ ![Shantelle Richardson](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/shantelle-richardson) [ Shantelle Richardson ](/author/shantelle-richardson) 20 June 2023 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-legacy-of-windrush-following-in-the-footsteps-of-pioneers) [ ![Hope for the intercultural church](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Worshippers raising hands in church idea jan 2023](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/iStock-598155414.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-for-the-intercultural-church) [#### Hope for the intercultural church ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-for-the-intercultural-church) Carla Jacobs, our One People Commission assistant, sheds light on the importance of intercultural unity in the church [ ![Carla Jacobs](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/carla-jacobs) [ Carla Jacobs ](/author/carla-jacobs) 19 December 2022 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-for-the-intercultural-church) [ ![Developing, exercising and celebrating multi-ethnicity in a united church](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Group silhouette](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/levi-guzman-zdSoe8za6Hs-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/developing-exercising-and-celebrating-multi-ethnicity-in-a-united-church) [#### Developing, exercising and celebrating multi-ethnicity in a united church ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/developing-exercising-and-celebrating-multi-ethnicity-in-a-united-church) When you look around your circle, do you see people who all look like you? [ ![Carla Jacobs](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/carla-jacobs) [ Carla Jacobs ](/author/carla-jacobs) 31 January 2022 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/developing-exercising-and-celebrating-multi-ethnicity-in-a-united-church) [ ![50 years on – a refugee story to inspire the local church](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Belinda fewings 1 Spvd7kt FX4 unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/belinda-fewings-1Spvd7ktFX4-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/50-years-on-a-refugee-story-to-inspire-the-local-church) [#### 50 years on – a refugee story to inspire the local church ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/50-years-on-a-refugee-story-to-inspire-the-local-church) I believe this powerful testimony from a 1972 Ugandan Asian refugee can inspire local churches today [ ![Dayalan Mahesan](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/dayalan-mahesan) [ Dayalan Mahesan ](/author/dayalan-mahesan) 30 August 2022 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/50-years-on-a-refugee-story-to-inspire-the-local-church) Loading... ## One People Commission Stay equipped with regular news and updates on our One People Commission as we seek to grow and celebrate the diverse, united church. 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[ ![A prayer for the Windrush 75th anniversary](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![I Stock 1150769831](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/iStock-1150769831.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/prayer-centre/a-prayer-for-the-windrush-75th-anniversary) [#### A prayer for the Windrush 75th anniversary ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/prayer-centre/a-prayer-for-the-windrush-75th-anniversary) Join us in a prayer to mark the 75th anniversary and give thanks to God for the lasting legacy of the Windrush generation [ Read more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/prayer-centre/a-prayer-for-the-windrush-75th-anniversary) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/prayer-centre/a-prayer-for-the-windrush-75th-anniversary) [ ![10-step roadmap to racial diversity and unity](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Priscilla du preez wf3p6 JWDW6 Q unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/priscilla-du-preez-wf3p6JWDW6Q-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/10-step-roadmap-to-racial-diversity-and-unity) [#### 10-step roadmap to racial diversity and unity ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/10-step-roadmap-to-racial-diversity-and-unity) Check out this simple roadmap to aid conversations around racial justice [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/10-step-roadmap-to-racial-diversity-and-unity) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/10-step-roadmap-to-racial-diversity-and-unity) [ ![Welcome to the One People Commission](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Img 0511](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/IMG_0511.JPG) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/about-the-one-people-commission-2) [#### Welcome to the One People Commission ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/about-the-one-people-commission-2) Find out more about the story of the One People Commission [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/about-the-one-people-commission-2) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/about-the-one-people-commission-2) [ ![Meet the team](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![OPC Instagram Templates 1080 x 1350 px](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/OPC-Instagram-Templates-1080-x-1350-px.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/whos-who-on-the-opc) [#### Meet the team ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/whos-who-on-the-opc) Who's on the One People Commission [ Meet the team ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/whos-who-on-the-opc) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/whos-who-on-the-opc) [ ![Looking back at celebrating the OPC's fifth anniversary](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Opc Saf](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/OPC-SAF.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/looking-back-at-celebrating-the-opcs-fifth-anniversary) [#### Looking back at celebrating the OPC's fifth anniversary ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/looking-back-at-celebrating-the-opcs-fifth-anniversary) Rachael Heffer reflects on a wonderful evening marking five years of the OPC [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/looking-back-at-celebrating-the-opcs-fifth-anniversary) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/looking-back-at-celebrating-the-opcs-fifth-anniversary) [ Event ![Give Hope Live with OPC](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![COVID vaccine](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/daniel-schludi-mAGZNECMcUg-unsplash-1.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/give-hope-live-with-opc) [#### Give Hope Live with OPC ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/give-hope-live-with-opc) Live webinar for church leaders on helping those in their community access the vaccine Past event [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/give-hope-live-with-opc) [ Event ![Hopeful voices: evangelism and Covid-19, what have we learnt?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Church Preacher](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/church-preacher.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/hopeful-voices-evangelism-and-covid-19-what-have-we-learnt) [#### Hopeful voices: evangelism and Covid-19, what have we learnt? ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/hopeful-voices-evangelism-and-covid-19-what-have-we-learnt) What is the gospel? Are we effectively equipping people to be witnesses in a post-Christian context? How do we evangelise in a multi-cultural setting? Tuesday 13 September 2022 Past event [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/hopeful-voices-evangelism-and-covid-19-what-have-we-learnt) [ Event Exclusive ![Intercultural Church Conversation 2022](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Website banner 3](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Website-banner-3.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/intercultural-church-conversation-oct22) [#### Intercultural Church Conversation 2022 ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/intercultural-church-conversation-oct22) Watch the Intercultural Church Conversation. With insights from our keynote speakers, Jessie Tang and Anderson Moyo Thursday 13 October 2022 Past event [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/intercultural-church-conversation-oct22) [ Event ![Intercultural Church Conference 2022](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Untitled design 3](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Untitled-design-3_2022-05-18-085309_rfin.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/intercultural-church-conference-2022-2) [#### Intercultural Church Conference 2022 ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/intercultural-church-conference-2022-2) Watch the inaugural Intercultural Church Conference, with insights from our keynote speakers, Kate Coleman and Steve Uppal Saturday 09 July 2022 Past event [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/intercultural-church-conference-2022-2) [ ![Visions of Justice and Hope: Resource Booklet](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Usha holding hands](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Usha-holding-hands.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/visions-of-justice-and-hope-resource-booklet) [#### Visions of Justice and Hope: Resource Booklet ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/visions-of-justice-and-hope-resource-booklet) Israel and Gavin introduce Visions of Justice and Hope, a resource designed to help churches and leaders navigate conversations on racial justice and unity. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/visions-of-justice-and-hope-resource-booklet) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/visions-of-justice-and-hope-resource-booklet) [ ![Polyphonic God online launch event](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Usha holding hands](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Usha-holding-hands.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/polyphonic-god-online-launch-event) [#### Polyphonic God online launch event ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/polyphonic-god-online-launch-event) Click here to capture the key themes of intercultural churches, unity in diversity, multicultural British context, and the enriching impact while staying within your limit. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/polyphonic-god-online-launch-event) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/polyphonic-god-online-launch-event) [ ![Session one: Discovering Jesus | Who is Jesus?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![01 session1 DJ](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/01_session1_DJ.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/session-one-discovering-jesus-who-is-jesus) [#### Session one: Discovering Jesus | Who is Jesus? ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/session-one-discovering-jesus-who-is-jesus) Join Aaron and Rani in session one, as they explore who Jesus is, why he came and what that could mean for your own personal story [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/session-one-discovering-jesus-who-is-jesus) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/session-one-discovering-jesus-who-is-jesus) 1 [2](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission.md/page/2 "Go to page 2") [3](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission.md/page/3 "Go to page 3") [4](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission.md/page/4 "Go to page 4") [ ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission.md/page/2 "Next page")