"To be a place where people of influence and responsibility in every area of society and from any part of the world can come together to explore, develop and communicate their ideas and concern in order not only to develop their own understanding and thinking but also to influence government and society more generally.

To be a place where ministers of religion, in furtherance of their work as ministers of word and sacrament within their congregations and as leaders both in the church and the community, can come together for intellectual and spiritual refreshment. They will be encouraged to reflect theologically on the areas of concern for human well-being addressed by the work of the House and join in the common pursuit of seeing possible solutions to problems and the encouragement of new initiatives."