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“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.

Archbishop Richard Moth is the new Catholic CTE President

Archbishop Richard has been installed as the twelfth Archbishop of Westminster and assumes the role of Churches Together in England President representing the Catholic Church.

A Million Acts of Hope

Faith groups and charities are planning a 'week of action' from 13 to 20 May. Sign up for the introductory webinar on 23 February.

Encountering God

University student Jemima Bailey travelled from West Yorkshire to the ecumenical community of Taizé in Southern France supported by a grant from The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund.