CTE Presidents – Page 2 – Churches Together in England

CTE Presidents speak out against hate crime following mosque attack

The Presidents warn that the country is at a 'dangerous inflection point' and those who commit hate crimes must not be allowed to win.

CTE Presidents condemn synagogue attack and antisemitism

The Presidents offer prayers for the Jewish community and commit to working for positive relationships between faiths and communities.

“God’s overwhelming and unconditional love for every single human being”

The CTE Presidents express "deep concern" about the symbols and words of the Christian faith being co-opted to support messages that breed hostility towards others.

Senior church leaders call for an end to the war in Gaza

They call for an end to the deadly escalation of suffering and give thanks to the churches of the Holy Land for their faithful service, profound solidarity and peaceful witness.

Getting to know: Rev Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson

Churches Together in England welcomes Rev Dr Tessa, Free Churches Group CTE President for 2025 to 2028.

New Free Churches President for CTE

Rev Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson has been inducted as the 62nd Moderator of the Free Churches Group.

‘With one voice and one heart’ – CTE Presidents, Easter 2025

The Presidents of Churches Together in England have issued a pastoral letter to mark the joint celebration of Easter 2025 and the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council at Nicaea.

A statement from Churches Together in England following the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury also holds the role of the CTE President representing the Church of England.

Getting to know: Rt Rev Paulina Hławiczka-Trotman

CTE welcomes Bishop Paulina, head of the Lutheran Church in Great Britain (LCiGB), as the President representing the Fourth Presidency group.

CTE Presidents issue a joint statement in response to recent violent disorder

The Presidents urge churches and communities to work together to put an end to violence, restore peace and heal our nation

New President for the Fourth Presidency Group

Rt Rev Paulina Hławiczka-Trotman of the Lutheran Church in Great Britain is the incoming President.

Dr Anna Krauss to move to the Lutheran World Federation Centre

The CTE President for the Fourth Presidency Group and General Secretary of the Council of Lutheran Churches will start her new role in September 2024.