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What is Churches Together in England?

Churches Together in England is the national ecumenical instrument supporting and encouraging churches from a wide range of traditions to work together in unity.

Christian unity and the installation of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Ecumenical moments to look out for in the installation service of the Most Rev Dame Sarah Mullally on 25 March 2026.

URC Youth seek ‘unity for the common good’

United Reformed Church Communications Officer Laurence Wareing reports from the 2026 gathering of the church's annual Youth Assembly.

“God with us” – Thy Kingdom Come 2026

This year Thy Kingdom Come, which runs from Thursday 14 to Sunday 24 May, brings an increased range of voices from across the ecumenical family.

Archbishop Sarah Mullally: servant-leader

Rt Rev Graham Kings introduces us to the new Archbishop of Canterbury and CTE President Sarah Mullally, and shares some thoughts on her appointment.

Smashing the stained glass ceiling

What is it like to be both a leader and a woman in the church?

Q & A with Archbishop Sarah Mullally

The Church of England National Adviser for Ecumenical Relations, Rev Dr Matthias Grebe, recently spoke with the Archbishop of Canterbury as she starts her new role.

Ecumenical dialogues catch up – March 2026

"News in brief" about bi-lateral discussions between the Catholic and Methodist churches, and the Church of England and the United Reformed Church.

Remembering Ivan Weekes

The Methodist Church racial justice pioneer whose work and life was commemorated at a Thanksgiving service in February 2026.

Bringing the Bible to life

Dolly Bamigbade, a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, received a grant from The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund to go on a pilgrimage to the seven churches in the book of Revelation.

Young adults Taizé retreat – July 2026

The Council of Lutheran Churches invites Christians from CTE's other Member Churches to book places on their ecumenical retreat this summer.

Growing Local Ecumenical Partnerships

CTE Principal Officer for Mission and Evangelism, Rev Dr Ben Aldous, shares the story of Trinity Church, which is both inter-denominational and now intercultural too.