Lessons in Learnership

Writer and Broadcaster, Rev Dr Joel Edwards CBE, shares our Reflection of the Month for December 2020.

Lockdown liberates disabled minister

The Chair of Churches for All, Rev Glen Graham, challenges churches to continue online services that transform disabled people’s experience of worship.

“We Need To Move Beyond Statements to Actions” – Luton Church Leaders Reflect on Racism Together

On 20 October, 19 church leaders from across the town of Luton gathered to reflect on the racism that exists in our society and within our churches.

Remembrance Sunday – Two Perspectives

This month we offer two perspectives, one from an ex-serviceman now Baptist Pastor, and another from a Quaker.

CTE Member Churches Discuss Action on Racial Justice

As churches and ecumenical officers gathered online for CTE’s October 2020 Enabling Group, their attention turned again to this important issue.

‘What an Adventure Playground Is My Life!’ – Enabling Group Oct 2020

CTE held its second Enabling Group of 2020 on 22 and 23 October. This gathering was not only the AGM, but also an opportunity for delegates from our Member Churches, National and County Ecumenical Officers and Bodies in Association to hear about CTE's key areas of work.

Fill Your Street With Friendliness

A bright spot in this difficult year has been the resurgence of community spirit during the lockdown.

Church Leaders Across England Mark Bishop Joe Aldred’s Retirement

More than 200 leaders, family and friends from across the churches gathered on 28 October 2020 to celebrate Bishop Joe Aldred’s retirement, paying tribute to his “tremendous contributions to the kingdom of God”.

CTE Member Churches and Presidents Call for Government Action on Child Poverty

CTE's Member Churches, Presidents and General Secretary have joined a diverse group of faith leaders writing to the Prime Minister to call for the urgent establishment of a Cross-Party Commission to tackle child poverty across England.

Tracks of Trustworthiness – A Review

Churches Together in England's Company Secretary and Trustee, Rev David Lavender reviews 'Tracks of Trustworthiness - Biblical and contemporary insights for church and charity trustees' by Heather Wraight.

“Don’t keep Jesus for yourself – give him away”

Rev Dr Ben Aldous reflects on an inspiring day at The Greek Orthodox Community of St. Panteleimon in Harrow.

New Toolkit Helps Local Churches Collaborate With Confidence

Churches Together in England has just launched the new Toolkit for A Flexible Framework for Local Unity in Mission.