Stories

Celebrating Tyndale500

Chair of Churches Together in Lymm and District, Simon Fawcett, reports on how the Cheshire town's churches organised a ten-day programme built around the public reading of scripture.

Faith, farming and fellowship

A grant from CTE's Snelson Fund helped Rev Laura Macfarlane, a curate in the Church of England, join an ecumenical community in America for Holy Week 2025.

Exploring Christian unity in Hebburn

Local Churches Together group Facilitator Bob Finch shares the story of the search for deeper unity amongst the town's Christians.

Indigenous eco-wisdom shaping ecumenical eco-theologies

A grant from CTE’s Snelson Fund enabled Rev Danny Pegg to travel to the United States to expand his ecumenical understanding of eco-theology.

Christians together cherishing Creation

Lorraine Bewley-Tippler from the Northamptonshire Ecumenical Eco Churches Group shares the story of their recent city centre creation care event.

Ecumenical pilgrimage to mark Nicaea anniversary

Ecumenical Officer for Birmingham, the Black Country and Staffordshire, Robert Mountford, reports on the 3-day walk, which he planned and led.

Touching hearts and minds

A personal reflection on being part of the blessing of churches working together in one's own community. Written by Eric from Eastleigh in the South East of England.

Their first rodeo…but not the last

Senior minister at Oakham Baptist Church, Rev Tom Bowring, shares the story of the missional power of their summer community event.

Changing young lives

Chair of Churches Together in Redcar and Director of Operations at Blank Canvas, Jonny Hedges, shares the story of partnership and Pentecost

Sparking church unity at Pentecost

Communications Officer for BRF Ministries, Eley McAinsh, shares the story of interdenominational and intergenerational celebrations in South London.

The unstoppable power of hope – Christian Aid at 80

UK & Global Church Ambassador for Christian Aid, Sally Foster-Fulton, shares how the charity has been intertwined with ecumenism throughout its 80 years.

Beauty in brokenness: A quiet day of reflection

County Ecumenical Officer for Churches Together in Dorset, Katja Babei, shares the story of a tranquil and hope filled ecumenical gathering.