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Apply now for a Young Ecumenists grant

The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund is open for applications from 18 to 35 year olds until 31 October 2025.

Indigenous eco-wisdom shaping ecumenical eco-theologies

A grant from CTE’s Snelson Fund enabled Rev Danny Pegg to travel to the United States to expand his ecumenical understanding of eco-theology.

Safeguarding in Out-of-School Settings – deadline extended to 21 September

Churches and Christian organisations that work with children and young people are invited to help shape future safeguarding policy for the Out-of-School Settings sector.

Snelson Fund grants awarded for Spring 2025

Meet the five young Christians who have been awarded funding for an ecumencial experience abroad.

Young ecumenical leaders gather

This informal reception was convened by Churches Together in England as part of our work to share ecumenism with young leaders.

Church planting across cultures

Snelson Fund awardee Eleanor Datson went to Berlin as part of an international church planting course whose participants came from across the traditions.

Snelson Fund awardee selected for Global Ecumenical Theological Institute

Samuel Williams will be attending the prestigious World Council of Churches GETI in Egypt in October 2025.

Latest Snelson Fund recipients

We're delighted to introduce successful applicants from the Oecumenical Patriarchate and the Church of England.

Hearing young voices

During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Churches Together in the Merseyside Region gathered representatives from across the Christian traditions to listen to the voices of young people.

Apply now for The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund

If you're 18 to 35 years old you can apply for financial support to have an ecumenical experience abroad. The deadline for applications is 31 March 2025.

“The richness of the body of Christ”

Ellmina Mckenzie shares how a last-minute course cancellation led to a transformative experience at Taizé.

Snelson Fund grants announced

The fund from Churches Together in England is now in its second year of operation.