National Church Leaders
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor - Archbishop of Westminster
“I wholeheartedly recommend this grassroots initiative as a way of empowering local Churches to be bold in living and proclaiming the Gospel in our society. I am particularly delighted that from its beginning HOPE 2008 has been an ecumenical initiative which can thus witness to the power of the Gospel to unite people in a world of many divisions.”
Rev David Coffey - President of the World Baptist Alliance and Moderator of the Free Church Council
“Hope 2008 is a tremendous catalyst for encouraging and resourcing churches of all traditions to raise their game in community service. It has my unequivocal support.”
Revd David Cornick - General secretary of the United Reformed Church
"As a denomination we are in the midst of our 'Catch the vision' process. We are particularly interested in Hope 08 and it's vision of communicating the Gospel through words and actions. I am keen to encourage our churches to explore this further."
Elizabeth Matear - Moderator Elect of the Free Churches
“Hope 2008 is a wonderful initiative and demonstration of Christian unity and witness in our society. I pray it will provide numerous opportunities for Christians to engage in the issues that impact the lives of people. It speaks of relevance and making a difference., giving opportunity for Christians to demonstrate the Good News where they are. The scope is large, as is the need. May God bless all involved.”
"Hope 2008 is precisely about not giving up on faith, not giving up on people and not giving up on the communities where you live. We are the people called to take God to our communities, we must not grow weary of doing good and doing what is right."
Graham Carter - President of the Methodist Conference
"Hope 08 will enable young people to show the generosity of Gods love in your locality - and make a difference. I strongly commend it."
John Glass - General Superintendent, Elim Churches
‘Hope08 is a powerful initiative that, via engagement with the community, expresses the good news of the Gospel in a way that reaches the whole person – body, soul and spirit.’
John Matear - Commissioner of The Salvation Army
“Hope 2008 is a wonderful opportunity for Christians everywhere, as individuals and as partners, to make a difference in our communities. Whether it be a small act of kindness which brightens someone’s day or a group of churches working together to build better communities, The Salvation Army prays that Hope 2008 will us all to do even more to bring good news and hope into a world which desperately needs it.”
Rowan Williams - Archbishop of Canterbury
"Hope 2008 is a really remarkable vision that has grown out of the success of a number of local urban projects. Christians have to learn how to give an absolutely clear answer to the question, 'why is this good news?'; 'Soul in the City' and all the related enterprises that have been going on are a wonderful example of how to give such an answer, in terms of the building of responsible positive communities. Now, with Hope 2008, this vision is being extended, with great boldness to the whole country - and even more widely. It deserves the warmest welcome. I thank God for the inspiration that has driven it and wish every blessing to all involved."
Rt Rev Sheilagh M Kesting -
Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
'Faith, hope and love are at the heart of Christianity. There is no more effective way of bearing witness to this than as churches together, making visible the unity we have in Christ. Together we can strengthen those who bring hope to people who struggle with life. This is the vision that Hope 08 will serve with energy and passion.'
Stuart Bell - Team Leader of Ground Level network of churches
"...In seeing the many different streams of church networks and denominations united in working together, demonstrating and proclaiming the good news, we are encouraged that this mission dream is becoming a tangible reality. We are more than thrilled to be able to stand with others in this kingdom initiative."
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