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Sowing in Concrete: New Lubbesthorpe

CTE's Principal Officer for Mission and Evangelism, Rev Dr Ben Aldous reflects on the development of a community and church in New Lubbesthorpe in Leicestershire.

Standing together against racial injustice 

Nottingham churches unite in prayer and action against racial injustice 

At 9.25pm on Monday 8th June, churches across Nottingham came together in a moment of prayer, reflection and solidarity.

CTE Member Churches Take a Stand Against Racial Injustice

A growing number of churches from the Churches Together in England (CTE) family have spoken out this week, following the death of George Floyd in the United States and protests around the world against racial injustice.

Music Video Brings Ipswich Churches Together

Dozens of people from churches across Ipswich have come together to sing a song about unity and hope in ‘The Ipswich Blessing’.

Supporting Agricultural Key Workers

The Cheshire Agricultural Chaplaincy has, like many ecumenical organisations, had to adapt its work during the current coronavirus pandemic.

Thy Kingdom Come in Leicestershire

Christians across the Diocese of Leicester joined with Christians around the world in a commitment to pray for 24 hours a day during the 10 days of Thy Kingdom Come.

Thy Kingdom Come Unlocked in Cornwall: The South West Prays

by Roger Mills, Missioner, Churches Together in Cornwall.

Pentecostal and Charismatic churches and COVID-19

CTE's Bishop Joe Aldred summarises the experiences of Pentecostal and Charismatic communities in England following the coronavirus outbreak.

More Than 65 Churches Unite To Sing a Blessing Over the UK

More than 65 churches, representing hundreds more, have come together to sing a blessing over our land in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Website Launched To Help Norfolk Christians Respond to COVID-19

An online initiative to help the Christian community across Norfolk respond to the developing Covid-19 crisis has been backed by senior church and charity leaders and by Lady Dannatt, the Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk.

Building Bridges in Birmingham for 14 Years

Colin Marsh has been the Ecumenical Development Officer at Birmingham Churches Together (BCT) for the past 14 years. As he retired at the end of March 2020, he spoke to CTE’s Sarah Ball about how ecumenical work has changed and the new challenge.