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‘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.

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.

CTE’s Pentecostal President calls for prayer for Nigeria

Pastor Agu Irukwu invites the Member Churches of CTE to pray for Nigeria.

Scripture – a uniting gift? 

Scripture is a gift shared by all Christians despite differences of approach to the Bible in our worship, theology and devotions.

CTE’s Orthodox President calls for prayer for Armenian Orthodox Church

Archbishop Angaelos invites the Member Churches of CTE to pray

Bishop Joe Aldred Retires – Perspectives on His Impact and Legacy

CTE's Principal Officer for Pentecostal, Charismatic and Multi-cultural Relations, Bishop Joe Aldred, retires on 31 October.

Tackling Racial Injustice: CTE Takes Action

CTE has responded to the Presidents' call for real change to work towards racial justice:

The Prayer Shield: 365-Day Prayer Initiative Launched by CTE President

The Prayer Shield is a 365-day prayer initiative in the United Kingdom, launched this autumn by CTE’s Pentecostal President, Pastor Agu Irukwu of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.