The Nikæan Club

The Club was founded under the auspices of Archbishop Randall Davidson to commemorate that centenary. It objectives are to "further relations with non-Anglican Christian churches, to assist students from such churches and to offer hospitality on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury to representatives of such churches". The Club has over 350 members.

The Archbishop of Canterbury is the President of the Club. The 'Guestmaster' is his Chaplain and Ecumenical Officer whose function is to offer advice with regard to hospitality. Under the Constitution the management of the Club's affairs is in the hands of an Executive Committee composed of a Chairman, Honorary Treasurer, Secretary and six elected members, plus the Guestmaster.

The Club and its members assist students from non-Anglican churches through the Nikaean Ecumenical Trust, a registered charity.

During its eighty two years of existence, the Club has had the privilege of entertaining a very wide variety of distinguished guests from Britain and overseas. Each year a programme of events is circulated to members, who are entitled to apply for tickets and, depending on availability, bring guests. The two largest events of the year are the AGM that also hosts an Evensong and Reception and the Annual Dinner. Other events are the Pre York Synod dinner and the annual Eucharist and Reception

Membership of the Club is open to Anglicans in communion with the See of Canterbury and interested in the ecumenical movement. Additionally the Executive Committee may invite members of foreign churches in communion with the See of Canterbury who are resident in the United Kingdom to become members. Application forms for membership of the Nikaean Club are available from the Secretary at Lambeth Palace and names should be proposed and seconded by members of the Club and shall be considered and voted upon by members of the Executive Committee.