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Snelson Fund awardee selected for Global Ecumenical Theological Institute

Samuel Williams will be attending the prestigious World Council of Churches GETI in Egypt in October 2025.

Forum ‘first timers’ in 2025

Around a third of the participants at the Forum in 2025 had never been to CTE's biggest and broadest event before. How did they find it?

Journeying to Rome together

Fr Dominic Robinson SJ, a member of the Department of Dialogue and Unity for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales, shares the story of a visit to Rome with members of the United Reformed Church.

Nicaea 1700: A Celebration of Churches Old and New!

The Creed of Nicaea (the Nicene Creed) – a major statement of faith issued by the Early Church – is 1700 years old this year. CTE General Secretary Bishop Mike Royal explains its relevance for the Black Pentecostal Church.

Meet the new Moravian Church National Ecumenical Officer Rev Michael Newman

Rev Michael, now based in London, introduces himself and shares his journey within the church.

A rich feast: Celebrating our differences at CTE Forum 2025

Find out what happened at this triennial gathering of the CTE family which took place from 17 to 19 March 2025.

The gift of my neighbour conference – Sat 24 May

A day conference on Saturday 24 May exploring some of the riches offered by churches whose roots come from beyond the UK.

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.

Acts 435 celebrates 15th anniversary

The charity's unique online giving platform allows churches to submit requests for help and individual donors to respond.

New Assyrian Church of the East cathedral consecrated in London

The Anglican church of St. James' in the London Borough of Ealing is re-opened and becomes St Mary's Cathedral.

Mission Studies Day 2025: Towards Hope: Children, Climate Change and Justice

Hear from keynote speaker Dr Kathryn Kraft and other researchers on these mission themes.