If you’d like some inspiration for where you could go with money from The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund then please enjoy the stories which have been shared with CTE…
Explore the ecumenical experiences
Bringing the Bible to life
Dolly Bamigbade, a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, received a grant from The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund to go on a pilgrimage to the seven churches in the book of Revelation.
‘Once in a lifetime’
Joshua Townson received a grant from CTE’s Snelson Fund to support his participation in the prestigious Global Ecumenical Theological Institute and the World Council of Churches Faith and Order Conference.
Life-affirming talks and lasting friendships
Assistant Curate at Wells Cathedral. Edward Day, used a Snelson Fund grant to join other young Anglicans at the ecumenical community of Taizé in Southern France.
The Jubilee of Prisoners
A re-arranged trip to Rome gave Melody Amadi, a Snelson Fund grant recipient from the Redeemed Christian Church of God, a chance to reflect on justice, mercy and prison ministry.
A blueprint for ecumenical encounter
Theology student Alexander Hrabak, who is a member of the Oecumenical Patriarchate, received a Snelson Fund grant to go on retreat in Belgium.
Faith, farming and fellowship
A grant from CTE’s Snelson Fund helped Rev Laura Macfarlane, a curate in the Church of England, join an ecumenical community in America for Holy Week 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.
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.
“The richness of the body of Christ”
Ellmina Mckenzie shares how a last-minute course cancellation led to a transformative experience at Taizé.
“Called to be a family”
Snelson Fund awardee Dan Tarrant travelled from Sheffield to the 24-7 prayer annual international Gathering in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
“Good teaching paired with good food and even better people”
Tenny Antony a fifth year seminarian for the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham, went to Centro Pro Unione in Rome with help from The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund.
‘Church in a State’
Rev Joseph Nelson, a recipient of a grant from the Snelson Fund, joined the Anglican-Lutheran Society Conference in Edinburgh for his ecumenical experience abroad.
The flourishing of the church will only grow at the speed of friendship
Isaiah Morris, a recipient of a grant from Snelson Fund visits Rome and the Vatican and discovers the power of collaboration across traditions and the beauty that can emerge from it.
Working together with nature
Snelson Fund awardee Rebecca Boardman, reflects on her time as a member of the community at the Asian Rural Institute in Japan.
Ecumenism is the way forward
Snelson Fund awardee Jack Woodruff, reflects on his time at the 2024 conference of the European branches of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation.
‘Remaining present and engaged in a fragile world’
Recipient of The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund, Sarah Crane, reflects on her time in the Czech Republic at a European healthcare chaplaincy conference.
Communion, cakes and a holy cacophony of Christian voices
Sam Rigby, a recipient of a grant from The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund, shares highlights from his visit to the World Council of Churches and the Hautecombe Discipleship School.
Drinking spiritual, theological and cultural traditions from their source
John Stayne, who was one of the first successful applicants to The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund, reflects on his ecumenical experience in Egypt.
Living in an intentional, international and ecumenical community
Rev Dr Kirsty Borthwick studied for a Certificate in Advanced Studies in Ecumenical Studies at the Ecumenical Institute in Bossey.