To encourage and enable the churches to call one other to visible unity and to address the fundamental theological, doctrinal and social issues that continue to divide them, this project helps churches to strengthen their commitment to one another as members of the one body of Christ and to address the full range of issues - theological, social, historical - that divide them.

It uses regional meetings, publications and the Internet to engage creatively with the churches and other partners as they shape their responses to the WCC study documents "Called to be the One Church" and "The Nature and Mission of the Church". The project team manages the secretariat of the Commission on Faith and Order.

The project targets particular constituencies, such as Christian world communions and the united and uniting churches, to ensure a wide range of ecclesial perspectives and to encourage coordination of the responses among ecumenical partners. It also involves networks of theologians from different regions, traditions, languages and cultures, while ensuring the participation of women, youth and people with disabilities.

Looking beyond the project, churches and other partners will be encouraged to consider its implications for their own lives, including their relationship with other churches locally, nationally and internationally.