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312 results found in Pages & ResourcesReviews of Intermediate Bodies
A unique feature of church life in England, paralleled nowhere else in the world, has been the development of a network of Intermediate Bodies – mostly corresponding to counties or large cities. Just as it's healthy for an individual every so often to stop and take...
Intermediate Body Constitutions: examples
This page displays all the Intermediate Body constitutions which have been made available to CTE. If the constitution from your Intermediate Body is missing, or if the wrong document is here, please send the correct version to Lorraine Shannon. Thank you. Be aware that only some...
Church Leaders Covenants
Church Leaders will often make a covenant with each other and it can be an encouraging and inspiring event when a new leader signs the covenant at a public event or service. CTE's Presidents also have a covenant relationship. Below you will...
Employing a County Officer
Excellent County Ecumenical Officers are crucial to the health development of Intermediate Bodies and helping this to happen is a high priority for Churches Together in England. Doral Hayes is always ready to help with advice and practical support, though she can only share experience. You...
DEO Job Descriptions
Denominational Ecumenical Officers (DEOs) are appointed by their own Churches to offer advice and resources for local ecumenism within a particular County Body or Church (ie, Diocese, District, Synod, Baptist Association). DEOs work as a team together with the County Officer. They also relate to...
Unity at a county level
A unique feature of church life in England, paralleled nowhere else in the world, has been the development of a network of Intermediate Bodies – mostly corresponding to counties or large cities. These umbrella ecumenical bodies encourage and support local churches of different traditions as they...
Emergency Planning
This advice was originally written in August 2005, and was checked in May 2021. It contains helpful pointers for Intermediate Bodies in relation to emergency planning, and was written by Val Potter, a long-serving County Ecumenical Officer and former Trustee of CTE. Be aware that if the law changes, this page may become slightly inaccurate. Background The Civil Contingencies...
A Review of Intermediate Ecumenical Life in England
Still enormously useful and current is A Review of Intermediate Ecumenical Life in England (2011). This valuable document reflects on all aspects of the life of an Intermediate Body and can be used easily for reflection or review of the vitality...
How to Get Started Locally
Are you interested in starting up a local Churches Together group (or similar) in your area? If so, we’ve brought together these top tips to help you get started… 1. Talk with local church leaders Local Churches Together groups always work best when...
Local Ecumenical Partnerships (LEPs)
Local Ecumenical Partnerships (LEPs) come in all shapes and sizes. They are created when Christian denominations work together under a formal agreement. One kind of agreement is extremely noticeable – when denominations come into partnership by setting up a single congregation. Others...
Unity at a local level
Churches coming together at a local level is at the heart of Christian unity. Throughout the country, from the largest of towns to the smallest of villages, the church is active. Because of their shared Christian faith, churches in local...
A Flexible Framework for Local Unity in Mission
A Flexible Framework for Local Unity in Mission is an easy-to-use framework which helps local churches to collaborate with confidence and flexibility – guiding them step-by-step to develop the right agreement for their venture. Who is it for? Our framework and toolkit are...
Re-imagining Churches Together groups
If you're wondering "Help! What do we do with our local Churches Together group?" then this new resource is aimed at you.It's been put together by three County Ecumenical Officers to help local groups as they come together and re-focus...
Local Ecumenical Enablers
This page contains information about a new role that is operating in certain parts of England, that of the Local Ecumenical Enabler. This role can, in some contexts, further support local ecumenical working as it is based in a local...