Reflections
Reflections on unity from leaders across the diversity of the church
A Methodist reflection on the First Council of Nicaea
The church is called to be light like that of a flaming torch that, in all its difference and diversity, is nonetheless one fire.
Ecumenical Friendship and Ecumenical Reunion
Fr Dragos Herescu, Principal of The Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies (IOCS) in Cambridge and a Romanian Orthodox parish priest, shares his Reflection of the Month for February.
Ensuring everyone belongs
Moravian Church minister Rev Lorraine Shorten, who was one of the authors of the resources for Racial Justice Sunday 2025, reflects on her participation.
Do you believe in being one?
Rev Meelis Süld, General Secretary of the Council of Lutheran Churches, shares his Reflection of the Month for January.
Why we should celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed
Churches Together in England General Secretary Bishop Mike Royal shares his thoughts about why this church anniversary remains relevant in 2025.
We ARE better together
As he retires as the County Ecumenical Officer for Churches Together in Devon, Rev Paul Snell, offers encouragement to ecumenists across England.
Safeguarding in the wake of Archbishop Welby’s resignation: A critical conversation for the church
Independent, Christian safeguarding charity, Thirtyone:eight share their thoughts on church safeguarding following the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation.
More light and truth
Rowena Loverance stepped down as the Chair of the CTE Trustees in October 2024 having led the Board for the last six years.
Infinitely valuable; infinitely loveable
Rev Dr Callan Slipper, Chair of the CTE Trustees and Chair of the Society for Ecumenical Studies shares his Reflection of the Month for November.
Here the love of Christ shall end divisions
Rev Dr Alison Evans, Secretary of the Society for Ecumenical Studies shares her Reflection of the Month for October.
Rebuilding relationships despite dissonance and difference
The author of this month's reflection has asked to remain anonymous.
See – Judge – Act as Christians Together
Fr Dominic Robinson, SJ, Vice Chair of the Society for Ecumenical Studies shares his Reflection of the Month for July.
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