Join Churches Together in England’s Mission Research Network and Church Mission Society (CMS) Pioneer Training Network for a conversation day in Oxford on 17 March 2026 from 10am to 4pm. The day takes place at Church Mission Society, Watlington Rd, Oxford OX4 6BZ
The day is based around the book Being the People of God: Missional Ecclesiology for Uncertain Times published by SCM Press. The day will include a panel discussion based around some of the key themes in the book.
We will welcome editors and contributors, including:
- Paul Bradbury, Pioneer Minister, Writer & Researcher
- Andy Smith, Team rector and church planter
- Angus Ritchie, Executive Director, Centre for Theology and Community
- Ana Franca-Ferreira, Head of Research, Centre for Theology and Community
- Tina Hodgett, Pioneering Parishes
An opportunity to present short papers
The Mission Research Network are encouraging early career researchers, doctoral students or those completing an MA to consider giving a short paper loosely based on the topic of ‘missional ecclesiology.’ To be considered, please contact Rev Dr Benjamin Aldous from Churches Together in England with details of your idea and a short abstract of around 150 words. We hope to have around four papers of about 20 mins each in the afternoon.
The day is free to join in person or online but please register via Eventbrite.
Download a poster for the event.
Find out more about the CTE Mission Research Network.
CMS is a Charity and Network in Association with Churches Together in England.