Reflections

A light in a theologically confused world

Coptic Orthodox Parish Priest Fr Michael Lambros shares a reflection on the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.

The Incarnation and the Cross

Rt Rev Paul Hendricks, Auxiliary Bishop in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark reflects on the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.

First the Hands, Then the Words

Rev Silke Halfmann, Chair of the German Synod in the UK and Vice Chair of the Council of Lutheran Churches, shares her Reflection of the Month for May

Strength and unity

Mission Adviser for the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, Elliot Vanstone, offers a perspective on the anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.

A vision for all Christians

Chair of CTE Trustees Rev Dr Callan Slipper offers a personal reflection of Pope Francis, whom he met during a Papal audience in 2014.

Beyond familiar boundaries: A call for radical love

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

A ministry of compassion

As he reflects after his recent sabbatical, CTE Principal Officer for Mission and Evangelism, Rev Dr Ben Aldous encourages us all to live out an ecumenism of compassion.

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.