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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · Nov 30
Speaking on unity at Norwich Cathedral earlier this week (photo credit Keith Morris / Network Norfolk) #ChurchesTogether
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Great to represent @churchesengland.bsky.social at a roundtable & reception at 10 Downing Street with the Prime Minister & Faith Minister. A chance to speak about the statements CTE Presidents recently put out calling people to come together in these divisive times. #InterFaithWeek #ChurchesTogether
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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"When Jesus said love your neighbour, he did not make any exceptions. The two child limit pushes larger families into poverty and discriminates against children with more than one sibling..." General Secretary @churchesengland.bsky.social CTE Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social

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Bishop Mike visited the @trusselluk.bsky.social Wandsworth foodbank earlier this week. He's pictured with volunteers
November 7, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Great to be a panelist at the London School of Economics LSE Faith Centre on the theme “What is justice?” from a Christian, Buddhist and Sikh perspective in Inter Faith Week. Insightful questions from a great group of students… #InterFaithWeek
November 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Inspiring day representing Churches Together in England and attending the Church of England Council for Christian Unity at Lambeth Palace. #ChurchOfEngland #ChurchesTogether
November 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Great to visit Trussell foodbank at St Mark’s Church, Battersea Rise, London and see the wonderful way they are serving their local community. #foodbanks #ChurchesTogether
November 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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ICYMI: ‘Up and dancing’ – an ecumenical delight

CTE General Secretary Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social joined the celebrations for the double anniversary of the Cherubim and Seraphim Churches

cte.org.uk/up-and-da...

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November 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Addressing the Coptic Orthodox Church New Year Service (Nayrouz) on 23 October 2025 at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey on behalf of Churches Together in England. #ChurchesTogether (photo credit 📸 ServingLondon.com)
October 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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A joy to spend the afternoon at the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Enfield and enjoy great hospitality - A special thank you to his Eminence Archbishop Atanasie for his generosity #ecumenical #Orthodox #hospitality @churchesengland.bsky.social @mikearoyal.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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TOMORROW - "The Creed as Lived Reality" webinar from the Society for Ecumenical Studies on Wednesday 15 October at 7.30 pm

A conversation between @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social President Rev Dr Susan Durber and Rev Prof Paul Fiddes @ox.ac.uk

cte.org.uk/sfes-cree...

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October 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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📣 Applications for The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund close on 31 October.

If you are a Christian aged 18 to 35 from one of our Member Churches, don't miss the opportunity to get a grant to experience #ecumenism abroad.

Apply at cte.org.uk/snelsonfund

#SnelsonFund #ChurchesTogether
October 13, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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If you are a young leader with an ecumenical heart, this grant fund could be for you… #ChurchesTogether
churchesengland.bsky.social Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · Oct 13
📣 Applications for The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund close on 31 October.

If you are a Christian aged 18 to 35 from one of our Member Churches, don't miss the opportunity to get a grant to experience #ecumenism abroad.

Apply at cte.org.uk/snelsonfund

#SnelsonFund #ChurchesTogether
October 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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"We say it again – an attack against one religious community is an attack against us all"

@churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents speak out against hate crime following the attack on the Peace Community Centre and Mosque.

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October 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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A great meeting today with friends from many of our Charities and Networks in Association and @ctbi.bsky.social

We gathered to start talking about how we can work better together to equip and inspire churches without overloading them with our individual messages.

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October 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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"...and also international development as chair of @christianaiduk.bsky.social Aid.

"I can’t wait to be working with her alongside the other Presidents of Churches Together in England”

- General Secretary, Churches Together in England, Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social

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October 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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October is #BlackHistoryMonth in the UK.

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"For @churchesengland.bsky.social Black History Month is more than cultural observance; it is a moment with deep ecumenical significance." - Min @shermarafh.bsky.social

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October 2, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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The sun is shining on our #ecumenical gathering today. Wonderful to have local and regional colleagues from #ChurchesTogether groups across England with us this week
Around 100 local and regional #ChurchesTogether people photographed on the lawn at The Hayes, Conference Centre
September 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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"An attack against one faith community is an attack against us all. "

The @churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents have issued a joint statement condemning yesterday's synagogue attack and antisemitism.

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Words of the statement: We are horrified at the terror attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, a Holy Day for the Jewish community. We stand with the Jewish community at this time and categorically reject all forms of antisemitism. Those who hold this ideology must be challenged and must never be allowed to win. We pray for the Jewish community, who will be deeply traumatised by this event. We pray for comfort for those who have lost loved ones. We thank the emergency services for their swift response, and we recognise with respect how, once again, they have put themselves in harm’s way to protect the community. We pray that all will come together in condemning this senseless attack. An attack against one faith community is an attack against us all. We commit ourselves to work for positive relationships between faiths and communities in our nation, now and always.
October 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury has been named as Sarah Mullally. She will be the first female holder of the role.

What do we know about Sarah and the role of Archbishop of Canterbury?

www.christianity.org.uk/article/the-...
The Archbishop of Canterbury - Christianity
Who is the Archbishop of Canterbury? How are they appointed? What's the history of the role?
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October 3, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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"The Cross and the Gospel of Christ must never be co-opted to support the messages that breed hostility towards others"

@churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents express "deep concern" about the misuse of the symbols and words of the Christian faith

Full statement: cte.org.uk/unconditiona...
September 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Proud to have signed this statement alongside other church leaders about the co-opting of the Christian cross at the “unite the kingdom rally” that featured in The Mirror and The Times newspapers this weekend.
September 23, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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@churchesengland.bsky.social General Secretary Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social and leaders from many of our Member Churches are signatories to this open letter published over the weekend

Read the full text: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

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Church leaders' condemn Tommy Robinson march 'co-opting and corrupting' crosses
Dozens of bishops and Christian leaders wrote: "Jesus calls us to love both our neighbours and our enemies and to welcome the stranger. Any co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith to exclude ot...
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September 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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We invite you to join the #ecumenical call to #PrayForPeace in the Holy Land

Share this prayer by Archbishop Hosam Naoum, Diocese of Jerusalem and stand in solidarity with those affected by the violence in the Holy Land

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#ChurchesTogether #PrayTogether
A Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land
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September 21, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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We join the global call to #PrayForPeace by @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social 🙏

This prayer by Archbishop Hosam, Diocese of Jerusalem, helps us to stand in solidarity with those affected by the violence in the Middle East

We believe the gravity of this moment demands a visible, united Christian witness
Text of prayer: Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: In your mercy, provide for all those in Gaza and beyond who suffer from hunger and starvation, that they may be given both physical bread to nourish their bodies and heavenly bread to sustain their souls. Prayer text cont: By the power of your Spirit, bring a speedy end to this cruel war, the release of all captives, care for the sick and wounded, comfort for those who have lost loved-ones, and the opening of a pathway for a just and lasting peace here in the very homeland where your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, ministered during his earthly life; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
September 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Today we're sharing 3 perspectives from @churchesengland.bsky.social Principal Officers on 'The Quiet Revival' + other recent reports about church growth

Are our Member Churches flourishing and/or fading?

cte.org.uk/flourishi... by Mission & Evangelism specialist, Ben Aldous @jazzgoat.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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The final perspective in today's series about church growth comes from CTE's Principal Officer for Ecumenical Relations and Development, @doralh.bsky.social

Doral looks to local and regional working together and the potential of reviving God's church 'as one'

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#Ecumenism
September 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM