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Safeguarding Sunday 2026 – 15 November

This year’s theme is ‘Love Protects’. It is rooted in the powerful words of 1 Corinthians 13.

Christian Forum for Safeguarding 2026

CTE Head of Operations, Ben Cross, reports on what was discussed at the group's annual in-person meeting this year.

Table fellowship and techno dancing

Head of Evangelism and Ecumenism at the United Reformed Church, Lindsey Brown, attended the Landessynode of the Evangelische Kirche der Pfalz in Speyer, Germany.

A new Faith Covenant and football

Churches Together in Cumbria has had an unusually busy start to summer 2026.

Towards a ministry of compassion and inclusion

Dr Racheal Adebayo, a pastor, minister and member of the Society for Ecumenical Studies, shares her Reflection of the Month on disability and the church.

Single Friendly Church Week begins this September

Single Friendly Church Network announces its first ever Single Friendly Church Week, from 27 September to 4 October 2026. Executive Director, Sorcha Connell, shares the vision behind the movement.

Outstanding Ecumenical Leadership Award for Bishop Dr Esme Beswick MBE

Churches Together in England Principal Officer for Pentecostal, Charismatic and Multicultural Relations, Min Shermara Hoyte, celebrates her extraordinary legacy.

Mothers’ Union at 150: Celebrating a legacy of faith, unity and service

From a single Hampshire parish in 1876 to a worldwide movement of four million members in more than 80 countries.

A memorable day of fellowship

The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church recently hosted the Churches Group for Evangelisation. Elim Pentecostal Church's Director of Evangelism, Rev Mark Greenwood, describes his visit.

How can we live well together?

Churches from all traditions are invited to answer this question on our country's future as part of The National Conversation. Have your say by 31 August 2026.

Education Sunday 2026 – 13 September

Education Sunday Coordinator, Sarah Lane Cawte, encourages local churches and Churches Together groups to support this annual celebration of teaching and learning.

Sarah Mullally: 100 days since historic installation

Rev Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson on why the presence of a Black woman at the Archbishop of Canterbury’s installation still matters.