News & Stories

Pentecostal and Charismatic churches and COVID-19

CTE's Bishop Joe Aldred summarises the experiences of Pentecostal and Charismatic communities in England following the coronavirus outbreak.

Anglican-Oriental Orthodox Eastertide Message of Hope

In these unprecedented times of global challenge, The Anglican-Oriental Orthodox Regional Forum brings greetings to the churches of England through their joint-chairs.

Thy Kingdom Come: a reflection

Here Brian Heasley, International Director of Prayer for 24-7 Prayer and Global Ambassador for Thy Kingdom Come, shares our Reflection of the Month for May 2020...

“We Need To Keep On Praying: Prayer Makes a Difference” – Message From CTE Presidents

In a series of video messages released on 6 May 2020, Presidents of Churches Together in England are encouraging us to keep praying prayers of hope, because prayer makes a difference.

Thy Kingdom Come Radically Revamps in the Light of COVID-19

The global prayer campaign Thy Kingdom Come has launched new elements, including ‘Prayer and Care’, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Prayer Is the Key – CTE Trustees Support #PrayersOfHope

In a series of video messages released on 13 May 2020, trustees of Churches Together in England have joined with our Presidents to encourage us all to keep praying prayers of hope.

Loss and Hope – New Bereavement Support

Resources to help churches of all denominations support the bereaved have been developed by a coalition of organisations under the banner of Loss and Hope.

The Four Hs – A Reflection by John O’Toole

John O'Toole was National Ecumenical Officer (NEO) for the Catholic Bishops' Conference from January 2015 until he stepped down at the end of January this year.

New Roman Catholic National Ecumenical Officer Appointed

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has appointed Rev. Fr Jan Nowotnik, a priest of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, as the National Ecumenical Officer and Secretary to the Department for Evangelisation and Discipleship at the Conference Secretariat in London.

More Than 65 Churches Unite To Sing a Blessing Over the UK

More than 65 churches, representing hundreds more, have come together to sing a blessing over our land in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Praying and Partnering With Our Local Police

Police Inspector Marie Reavey, national lead for Faith and Police Together, shares some pointers for how we can be praying during the Covid-19 crisis, and encourages churches to take up opportunities to work together with their local police…

Helping You Develop Your Church Social Media

During these unprecedented times, many churches and Churches Together groups are developing their social media presence.