Rev Dr Matthias Grebe has been appointed as the Church of England’s new National Adviser for Ecumenical Relations.
In this role, he will be responsible for developing and sustaining the Church of England’s ecumenical relationships both at home and abroad.
He will take up his post on October 1, 2025, succeeding the Rev Canon Dr Jeremy Morris, who retires at the end of September.
Rev Dr Matthias will support the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in their ecumenical engagements, and assist the Church of England in fostering unity, deepening relationships with partner churches, and engaging in national and international dialogues.
Bishop Jonathan Baker, Chair of the Church of England’s Council of Christian Unity, said: “Matthias brings with him a wealth of experience in the field of ecumenical relations, allied to deep theological learning, proven practical and administrative capability, and a profound commitment to Christian unity.”
Speaking of his new role, Matthias said: “The call to unity is central to the Church’s witness, and the Church of England’s commitment to full visible unity and shared witness reflects its longstanding ecumenical principles.
“I look forward to building on the rich ecumenical work of the Church of England, supporting the Archbishops and the national Church, walking together with our ecumenical partners, and discerning the Spirit’s call to deeper communion and shared mission for the common good of the entire Body of Christ.”
Matthias has served as Lecturer and Centre Director at St Mellitus College, Chelmsford, and has played a leading role in the Meissen Dialogue between the Church of England and the Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland. His academic research and publications focus on systematic theology, ecumenism, and the theology of suffering and hope. He and his family reside in Cambridge.
Find out more about Church of England Ecumenical Relations.
Read the Meissen Common Statement: On the Way to Visible Unity.