News

Future Church? Mission, spiritual ecumenism and the gift of the ‘other’

An invitation to the Churches Together in Somerset annual public lecture, delivered this year by CTE's Rev Dr Ben Aldous.

Rejoicing in the gift of diversity

CTE's Principal Officer for Mission and Evangelism, Rev Dr Ben Aldous, reports on the national intercultural churches gathering held in January 2024.

Tributes to Roger Forster

Leaders from our member churches remember this pioneer of the English charismatic movement and founder of the Ichthus Christian Fellowship.

Building an ecumenical network

Merseyside church leaders used the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2024 to explore an intentional shared mission across their organisations.

LCiGB welcomes new Bishop

Rt Rev Paulina Hławiczka-Trotman was installed as the church's new leader at an ecumenical service on 20 January 2024.

Everything is Yours – a musical rallying call for Racial Justice Sunday

Christian Aid is launching a new song on Racial Justice Sunday 2024 to start the conversation about black Christians taking their place in the campaign for climate justice.

Ecumenism gives light to mission

Rev Dr Callan Slipper, Chair of the Society for Ecumenical Studies shares his Reflection of the Month for February.

Drinking spiritual, theological and cultural traditions from their source

John Stayne, who was one of the first successful applicants to The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund, reflects on his ecumenical experience in Egypt.

Becoming Better Together: A new covenant for Churches Together in Cornwall

Churches Together in Cornwall Coordinator Kathy Pope reports on their 10th anniversary gathering.

Peace is Every Step – the silent peace walk

Quakers and other faith groups took to the streets of London in a silent walk for peace on Sunday, 21 January.

New County Ecumenical Officer for Cambridgeshire

Rev Mark Burleigh takes up the role after working as a Denominational Ecumenical Officer in the same region.

Opening the doors of our hearts

Archbishop Nikitas, CTE's Orthodox President and the President of the Conference of European Churches, reflects on the role of ecumenism across the continent.