Press Statements

CTE Presidents speak out against hate crime following mosque attack

The Presidents warn that the country is at a 'dangerous inflection point' and those who commit hate crimes must not be allowed to win.

CTE Presidents condemn synagogue attack and antisemitism

The Presidents offer prayers for the Jewish community and commit to working for positive relationships between faiths and communities.

“God’s overwhelming and unconditional love for every single human being”

The CTE Presidents express "deep concern" about the symbols and words of the Christian faith being co-opted to support messages that breed hostility towards others.

Churches ‘dismayed’ by the police raid on a Quaker Meeting House

CTE General Secretary Bishop Mike Royal has written an open letter to the Metropolitan Police Commissioner requesting a review and a meeting to prevent such an incident happening again.

‘With one voice and one heart’ – CTE Presidents, Easter 2025

The Presidents of Churches Together in England have issued a pastoral letter to mark the joint celebration of Easter 2025 and the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council at Nicaea.

A statement from Churches Together in England following the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury also holds the role of the CTE President representing the Church of England.

New Chair of Trustees for Churches Together in England – Rev Dr Callan Slipper

Rev Dr Callan Slipper has been elected by CTE members at the organisation's October Enabling Group.

CTE Presidents issue a joint statement in response to recent violent disorder

The Presidents urge churches and communities to work together to put an end to violence, restore peace and heal our nation

New President for the Fourth Presidency Group

Rt Rev Paulina Hławiczka-Trotman of the Lutheran Church in Great Britain is the incoming President.

New President for CTE

Dr Anna Krauss is the incoming President for the Fourth Presidency Group.

CTE Presidents call for a period of prayer leading up to the Coronation

An invitation to Christians from all traditions to join daily prayers for the King and the nation - reflecting the values of community, faith and service.

CTE Presidents urge prayerful support for Ukraine this Christmas

A statement by the Presidents of Churches Together in England, with the support of the Fourth Presidency Group, on Christmas Eve 2022.