News & Stories

‘Once in a lifetime’

Joshua Townson received a grant from CTE's Snelson Fund to support his participation in the prestigious Global Ecumenical Theological Institute and the World Council of Churches Faith and Order Conference.

Racial Justice Sunday 2026 – 8 February

This year's ecumenical resources, coordinated by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, are on the theme of 'Love Your Neighbour'.

Mr Fessey’s class visit St Michael’s

The story of how a local Catholic primary school and the Anglican parish church worked together during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026.

Life-affirming talks and lasting friendships

Assistant Curate at Wells Cathedral. Edward Day, used a Snelson Fund grant to join other young Anglicans at the ecumenical community of Taizé in Southern France.

The Jubilee of Prisoners

A re-arranged trip to Rome gave Melody Amadi, a Snelson Fund grant recipient from the Redeemed Christian Church of God, a chance to reflect on justice, mercy and prison ministry.

First Snelson Fund grants of 2026 announced

These are the first set of grants to young ecumenists in the Fund's third year of operation.

Christmas Around the World

Traditional carols, readings and prayers from many Christian diaspora communities were shared at this special event at Derby Cathedral.

MA Prize in Mission and Evangelism 2026 is open

The prize will be awarded for the best thesis around the themes of mission, evangelism and church planting in the UK context.

Mission Studies Day 2026 – 17 March

Join discussions with editors and contributors from the book ‘Being the People of God: Missional Ecclesiology for Uncertain Times’ published by SCM Press.

Koinonia in a fractured world

Rev Dr Isabelle Hamley, Principal of Ridley Hall, Cambridge, shares her reflection of the month for January.

Ecumenism in a time of fragmentation

Jessica Foster, Head of Church Engagement at Trussell and Chair of the CTE Charities and Networks in Association shares her reflection for the new year.

Chaplaincy Roadshow 2026

CEO of Sports Chaplaincy, Rev Warren Evans, shares an invitation to this series of events across the country from January to March.