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The process of training for Ecumenical Officers includes: An induction session Visiting a local ecumenical situation A 24-hour training course, bringing Denominational Ecumenical Officers (DEOs), County Ecumenical Officers (CEOs) and other ecumenical facilitators together An annual residential conference for all Ecumenical Officers together Other occasional virtual or physical meetings An induction session ...
The next course
About the course This annual training course is for new Ecumenical Officers (CEOs and DEOs, as well as others working beyond the local to facilitate Christian unity). It is part of a wider training process. The course is led by National Ecumenical Officers, and is organised jointly by Churches...
Information for participants
(You will know you have definitely booked when Eventbrite sends you an email confirming your booking details. You will also receive a circular email at least a month before the course but probably sooner than that. If you think you...
Visiting an ecumenical situation
Before you attend the training course you must visit an ecumenical situation in which you are not involved and write a report on it. We need a short report, minimum 300 words though it can be longer. Just remember that those who will...
National Ecumenical Officers
National Ecumenical Officers (NEOs) are key to the support of local ecumenism (churches working together locally). They are appointed by a number of CTE’s national Member Churches to have responsibility for ecumenical relationships – helping their own church tradition to work ecumenically, and representing their...
County Ecumenical Officers
County Ecumenical Officers (CEOs) are appointed ecumenically to support and encourage local ecumenism (churches working together) across a particular county, metropolitan area or large city. A unique feature of church life in England, paralleled nowhere else in the world, has been the development of this network of Intermediate Bodies. These...
Denominational Ecumenical Officers
A number of CTE’s national Member Churches appoint Denominational Ecumenical Officers (DEOs) – through their Dioceses, Districts, Synods, Baptist Associations etc – to work as a team with the County Ecumenical Officer in their area. This team encourages local ecumenism (churches working together), offering advice and resources. DEOs also relate to the National Ecumenical Officer...
Training for Ecumenical Officers
Tutors on the course can access the tutors pages via the private NEO login area.
Ecumenical Representatives conferences
These annual All ERs' (Ecumenical Representatives) conferences bring together Denominational Ecumenical Officers (DEOs), County Ecumenical Officers (CEOs), National Ecumenical Officers (NEOs), and staff of Churches Together in England (CTE). They are planned by a group of National Ecumenical Officers (NEOs), working with CTE’s Doral Hayes. It includes significant time...
Moderators and Deputy Moderators of Forum
2025 Anton Muller and Olivia Amartey 2022 Dionne Gravesande and Anton Muller 2018 Ruth Gee and Hilary Topp 2015 Doyé Agama and Ruth Gee 2012 Janet Scott and Doyé Agama 2009 Val Potter and Declan Lang 2006 John Rackley and...
Forum 2018: ‘I am with you always’ – together in God’s mission
The Forum is a delegate conference, bringing together over three hundred representatives of Churches Together in England's Member Churches, Intermediate Bodies, Co-ordinating Groups and Bodies in Association. The 2018 Forum took place from teatime on Monday 17 to lunchtime on Wednesday 19 September 2018 at The Hayes Conference Centre,...
2015 Forum: Churches listening together
The Forum was a delegate conference, bringing together over three hundred representatives of Churches Together in England's Member Churches, Intermediate Bodies, Co-ordinating Groups and Bodies in Association. It took place from teatime on Monday 28 to lunchtime on Wednesday 30 September 2015 at The Hayes Conference Centre,...
2012 Forum: What does love require of us?
Before the 2012 Forum During the 2012 Forum Photos by Chris Dobson & John Roberts After the 2012 Forum
Forum 2009
This is an archive page for Forum 2009Forum 2009 was held between 7th - 9th 2009 at the Hayes Conference Centre in Derbyshire.Forum 2009 included: Stories from around the country Timothy Radcliffe reflection Two Archbishops offered a study of 1...
The Forum logo: Called and gathered together
Some find their way easily.Some hug together and huddle.Some share with others a careful route.Some need to cluster and cling, others divert.Some are of the same persuasion, colour and aim.Some mingle, jostle and love.Some show energy, enthusiasm, so their light...