Churches Together in England
@churchesengland.bsky.social
Churches Together in England serves its Member Churches as they work for the unity and mission for which Christ prayed. #Ecumenism #ChurchesTogether
📢 JUST OUT CTe-News November 2025
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All the latest ecumenical news and stories inc:
✝️Bishop Tedroy re-elected as CTE President
🔍 Ecumenical implications of 'The Quiet Revival'
🔥 @freshexpressions.bsky.social at 21
🌍 @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social Faith and Order conference
mailchi.mp/cte/ctenewsn...
All the latest ecumenical news and stories inc:
✝️Bishop Tedroy re-elected as CTE President
🔍 Ecumenical implications of 'The Quiet Revival'
🔥 @freshexpressions.bsky.social at 21
🌍 @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social Faith and Order conference
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
📢 JUST OUT CTe-News November 2025
mailchi.mp/cte/ctenewsn...
All the latest ecumenical news and stories inc:
✝️Bishop Tedroy re-elected as CTE President
🔍 Ecumenical implications of 'The Quiet Revival'
🔥 @freshexpressions.bsky.social at 21
🌍 @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social Faith and Order conference
mailchi.mp/cte/ctenewsn...
All the latest ecumenical news and stories inc:
✝️Bishop Tedroy re-elected as CTE President
🔍 Ecumenical implications of 'The Quiet Revival'
🔥 @freshexpressions.bsky.social at 21
🌍 @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social Faith and Order conference
Check out '26 in 26' an initiative from @church-poverty.org.uk and @christianaiduk.bsky.social to inspire local churches in their #SocialJustice work
Book for the webinar here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/26-in-26-a...
#ChurchesTogether
Book for the webinar here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/26-in-26-a...
#ChurchesTogether
26 in 26: a social justice launch event for churchgoers
Christian Aid & Church Action on Poverty's "26 in 26" initiative will help your church engage even more with social justice issues
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Check out '26 in 26' an initiative from @church-poverty.org.uk and @christianaiduk.bsky.social to inspire local churches in their #SocialJustice work
Book for the webinar here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/26-in-26-a...
#ChurchesTogether
Book for the webinar here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/26-in-26-a...
#ChurchesTogether
The construction of the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer has begun!
cte.org.uk/eternal-wall...
A ground breaking ceremony was recently held at Coleshill in the West Midlands. When it's finished, it will be the largest Christian landmark in the UK
#PrayTogether 🙏
cte.org.uk/eternal-wall...
A ground breaking ceremony was recently held at Coleshill in the West Midlands. When it's finished, it will be the largest Christian landmark in the UK
#PrayTogether 🙏
November 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The construction of the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer has begun!
cte.org.uk/eternal-wall...
A ground breaking ceremony was recently held at Coleshill in the West Midlands. When it's finished, it will be the largest Christian landmark in the UK
#PrayTogether 🙏
cte.org.uk/eternal-wall...
A ground breaking ceremony was recently held at Coleshill in the West Midlands. When it's finished, it will be the largest Christian landmark in the UK
#PrayTogether 🙏
The @churchesengland.bsky.social Gen Sec Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social was also involved in this meeting.
Afterwards he said: “It was an honour to listen to and to facilitate a conversation with the Archbishops of York and Jerusalem and church leaders at Lambeth Palace...
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Afterwards he said: “It was an honour to listen to and to facilitate a conversation with the Archbishops of York and Jerusalem and church leaders at Lambeth Palace...
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Working for justice and peace in Palestine and Israel will take moral clarity and courage from everyone. We must speak clearly and uphold the dignity of every person.
Read my speech today reflecting on my recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land: www.archbishopofyork.org/speaking-and...
Read my speech today reflecting on my recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land: www.archbishopofyork.org/speaking-and...
Archbishop of York speech on justice and peace in Palestine and Israel | The Archbishop of York
Reflecting on his recent visit to the region, the Archbishop of York delivered this speech at Lambeth Palace this morning at a gathering of ecumenical Church leaders and Christian agencies.
www.archbishopofyork.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The @churchesengland.bsky.social Gen Sec Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social was also involved in this meeting.
Afterwards he said: “It was an honour to listen to and to facilitate a conversation with the Archbishops of York and Jerusalem and church leaders at Lambeth Palace...
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Afterwards he said: “It was an honour to listen to and to facilitate a conversation with the Archbishops of York and Jerusalem and church leaders at Lambeth Palace...
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Meet John Shinkwin, the new Secretary for External Relations (and National Ecumenical Officer) for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira & Great Britain (Ecumenical Patriarchate)
cte.org.uk/external-rel...
Prayers and blessings in this role 🙏
#ChurchesTogether
cte.org.uk/external-rel...
Prayers and blessings in this role 🙏
#ChurchesTogether
November 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Meet John Shinkwin, the new Secretary for External Relations (and National Ecumenical Officer) for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira & Great Britain (Ecumenical Patriarchate)
cte.org.uk/external-rel...
Prayers and blessings in this role 🙏
#ChurchesTogether
cte.org.uk/external-rel...
Prayers and blessings in this role 🙏
#ChurchesTogether
The Your Local Pantry network from
@church-poverty.org.uk has reached its one millionth visit
Congratulations on this milestone...and the encouraging news that food pantries are helping to prevent people falling into acute crisis.
www.church-poverty.org.uk/pantries-rea...
@church-poverty.org.uk has reached its one millionth visit
Congratulations on this milestone...and the encouraging news that food pantries are helping to prevent people falling into acute crisis.
www.church-poverty.org.uk/pantries-rea...
November 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Your Local Pantry network from
@church-poverty.org.uk has reached its one millionth visit
Congratulations on this milestone...and the encouraging news that food pantries are helping to prevent people falling into acute crisis.
www.church-poverty.org.uk/pantries-rea...
@church-poverty.org.uk has reached its one millionth visit
Congratulations on this milestone...and the encouraging news that food pantries are helping to prevent people falling into acute crisis.
www.church-poverty.org.uk/pantries-rea...
Bishop Tedroy Powell has been re-elected as the @churchesengland.bsky.social President representing churches in the Pentecostal and Charismatic Forum
cte.org.uk/pentecostal-...
Bishop Tedroy is the National Bishop of the Church of God of Prophecy UK
#ChurchesTogether
cte.org.uk/pentecostal-...
Bishop Tedroy is the National Bishop of the Church of God of Prophecy UK
#ChurchesTogether
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Bishop Tedroy Powell has been re-elected as the @churchesengland.bsky.social President representing churches in the Pentecostal and Charismatic Forum
cte.org.uk/pentecostal-...
Bishop Tedroy is the National Bishop of the Church of God of Prophecy UK
#ChurchesTogether
cte.org.uk/pentecostal-...
Bishop Tedroy is the National Bishop of the Church of God of Prophecy UK
#ChurchesTogether
"In truth, many of us in ecumenical encounter hold all sorts of caricatures and misunderstandings about the other..."
Returning from @LOIMission CTE's Rev Dr Ben Aldous @jazzgoat.bsky.social reflects on his commitment to an "ecumenism of repentance"
cte.org.uk/towards-a...
#ChurchesTogether
Returning from @LOIMission CTE's Rev Dr Ben Aldous @jazzgoat.bsky.social reflects on his commitment to an "ecumenism of repentance"
cte.org.uk/towards-a...
#ChurchesTogether
November 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
"In truth, many of us in ecumenical encounter hold all sorts of caricatures and misunderstandings about the other..."
Returning from @LOIMission CTE's Rev Dr Ben Aldous @jazzgoat.bsky.social reflects on his commitment to an "ecumenism of repentance"
cte.org.uk/towards-a...
#ChurchesTogether
Returning from @LOIMission CTE's Rev Dr Ben Aldous @jazzgoat.bsky.social reflects on his commitment to an "ecumenism of repentance"
cte.org.uk/towards-a...
#ChurchesTogether
📢 Re-advertised job opportunity
The Synod of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed and United Congregations in Great Britain is seeking a Pastor for the South West and South Wales.
cte.org.uk/vacancies...
Applicants need to be an ordained Protestant minister and a German speaker
Closes 31 Dec
The Synod of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed and United Congregations in Great Britain is seeking a Pastor for the South West and South Wales.
cte.org.uk/vacancies...
Applicants need to be an ordained Protestant minister and a German speaker
Closes 31 Dec
November 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
📢 Re-advertised job opportunity
The Synod of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed and United Congregations in Great Britain is seeking a Pastor for the South West and South Wales.
cte.org.uk/vacancies...
Applicants need to be an ordained Protestant minister and a German speaker
Closes 31 Dec
The Synod of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed and United Congregations in Great Britain is seeking a Pastor for the South West and South Wales.
cte.org.uk/vacancies...
Applicants need to be an ordained Protestant minister and a German speaker
Closes 31 Dec
Churches across Europe have reached a milestone in #ChristianUnity
The Conference of European Churches and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences have signed the updated Charta Ecumenica, recommitting to shared mission and cooperation
cte.org.uk/updated-char...
#ChurchesTogether
The Conference of European Churches and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences have signed the updated Charta Ecumenica, recommitting to shared mission and cooperation
cte.org.uk/updated-char...
#ChurchesTogether
November 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Churches across Europe have reached a milestone in #ChristianUnity
The Conference of European Churches and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences have signed the updated Charta Ecumenica, recommitting to shared mission and cooperation
cte.org.uk/updated-char...
#ChurchesTogether
The Conference of European Churches and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences have signed the updated Charta Ecumenica, recommitting to shared mission and cooperation
cte.org.uk/updated-char...
#ChurchesTogether
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Arrived into Frankfurt after a long Eurostar journey and delighted to be working with Revd Dr Kai Funkschmidt from the Institute for Ecumenical Studies and Research this weekend for the Many Cultures, One Body conference representing @churchesengland.bsky.social #intercultural #ecumenical
November 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Arrived into Frankfurt after a long Eurostar journey and delighted to be working with Revd Dr Kai Funkschmidt from the Institute for Ecumenical Studies and Research this weekend for the Many Cultures, One Body conference representing @churchesengland.bsky.social #intercultural #ecumenical
Rebooting #Ecumenism – New paradigms for the 21st century
An in-person and online conference on 5 and 6 December hosted by @iocs-cambridge.bsky.social
cte.org.uk/rebooting-ec...
Speakers include: Rt Rev Rowan Williams, Prof Paul Murray and Prof John Milbank
#ChristianUnity
An in-person and online conference on 5 and 6 December hosted by @iocs-cambridge.bsky.social
cte.org.uk/rebooting-ec...
Speakers include: Rt Rev Rowan Williams, Prof Paul Murray and Prof John Milbank
#ChristianUnity
November 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Rebooting #Ecumenism – New paradigms for the 21st century
An in-person and online conference on 5 and 6 December hosted by @iocs-cambridge.bsky.social
cte.org.uk/rebooting-ec...
Speakers include: Rt Rev Rowan Williams, Prof Paul Murray and Prof John Milbank
#ChristianUnity
An in-person and online conference on 5 and 6 December hosted by @iocs-cambridge.bsky.social
cte.org.uk/rebooting-ec...
Speakers include: Rt Rev Rowan Williams, Prof Paul Murray and Prof John Milbank
#ChristianUnity
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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
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
Is your church ready for #SafeguardingSunday this weekend (16 November)?
cte.org.uk/safeguarding...
The independent #safeguarding charity @thirtyoneeight.bsky.social is working to help us make our communities safer for all
#ChurchesTogether
cte.org.uk/safeguarding...
The independent #safeguarding charity @thirtyoneeight.bsky.social is working to help us make our communities safer for all
#ChurchesTogether
November 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Is your church ready for #SafeguardingSunday this weekend (16 November)?
cte.org.uk/safeguarding...
The independent #safeguarding charity @thirtyoneeight.bsky.social is working to help us make our communities safer for all
#ChurchesTogether
cte.org.uk/safeguarding...
The independent #safeguarding charity @thirtyoneeight.bsky.social is working to help us make our communities safer for all
#ChurchesTogether
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#InterFaithWeek runs until 16 November 2025.
CTBI's Dr Rev Peter Colwell provides an overview of interfaith dialogue and how it can enhance community cohesion.
CTBI's Dr Rev Peter Colwell provides an overview of interfaith dialogue and how it can enhance community cohesion.
#InterFaithWeek starts tomorrow, until 16 November
cte.org.uk/inter-fai...
It's a great time to explore how inter faith approaches can help bring people together in the face of division.
Watch @peterecumenical.bsky.social speak about how journeying with those of other faiths can enrich our own
cte.org.uk/inter-fai...
It's a great time to explore how inter faith approaches can help bring people together in the face of division.
Watch @peterecumenical.bsky.social speak about how journeying with those of other faiths can enrich our own
November 11, 2025 at 10:40 AM
#InterFaithWeek runs until 16 November 2025.
CTBI's Dr Rev Peter Colwell provides an overview of interfaith dialogue and how it can enhance community cohesion.
CTBI's Dr Rev Peter Colwell provides an overview of interfaith dialogue and how it can enhance community cohesion.
📣 Job opportunity
Part-time (0.5 FTE) Rural & Agricultural Chaplain for Greater Lincolnshire
cte.org.uk/vacancies/pa...
Are you an ordained minister (or equivalent recognised lay worker) with a strong pastoral heart and a genuine empathy for rural life?
Applications close on 30 Nov
#Chaplaincy
Part-time (0.5 FTE) Rural & Agricultural Chaplain for Greater Lincolnshire
cte.org.uk/vacancies/pa...
Are you an ordained minister (or equivalent recognised lay worker) with a strong pastoral heart and a genuine empathy for rural life?
Applications close on 30 Nov
#Chaplaincy
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
📣 Job opportunity
Part-time (0.5 FTE) Rural & Agricultural Chaplain for Greater Lincolnshire
cte.org.uk/vacancies/pa...
Are you an ordained minister (or equivalent recognised lay worker) with a strong pastoral heart and a genuine empathy for rural life?
Applications close on 30 Nov
#Chaplaincy
Part-time (0.5 FTE) Rural & Agricultural Chaplain for Greater Lincolnshire
cte.org.uk/vacancies/pa...
Are you an ordained minister (or equivalent recognised lay worker) with a strong pastoral heart and a genuine empathy for rural life?
Applications close on 30 Nov
#Chaplaincy
What are the #ecumenical implications of the Bible Society report 'The Quiet Revival'?
Dr Rhiannon McAleer shares her thoughts with @churchesengland.bsky.social
cte.org.uk/disciplin...
Don't miss her presentation to our recent Enabling Group
#ChurchesTogether
Dr Rhiannon McAleer shares her thoughts with @churchesengland.bsky.social
cte.org.uk/disciplin...
Don't miss her presentation to our recent Enabling Group
#ChurchesTogether
November 10, 2025 at 8:40 AM
What are the #ecumenical implications of the Bible Society report 'The Quiet Revival'?
Dr Rhiannon McAleer shares her thoughts with @churchesengland.bsky.social
cte.org.uk/disciplin...
Don't miss her presentation to our recent Enabling Group
#ChurchesTogether
Dr Rhiannon McAleer shares her thoughts with @churchesengland.bsky.social
cte.org.uk/disciplin...
Don't miss her presentation to our recent Enabling Group
#ChurchesTogether
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On the final day in Cairo our group for LOI were given the honour of an audience with his Holiness Pope Tawedros II at his papal residence. This week with Orthodox and Evangelicals from across the world has been deeply moving. Representing @churchesengland.bsky.social an honour. #ecumenical
November 8, 2025 at 6:21 AM
On the final day in Cairo our group for LOI were given the honour of an audience with his Holiness Pope Tawedros II at his papal residence. This week with Orthodox and Evangelicals from across the world has been deeply moving. Representing @churchesengland.bsky.social an honour. #ecumenical
"We have seen how Christians were united in mourning Pope Francis and in praying for Pope Leo: In doing so, they bore witness to a unity in the Gospel that transcends...differences"
Fr @MartinBrowneOSB shares his reflection of the month for November
cte.org.uk/divided-c...
#ChurchesTogether
Fr @MartinBrowneOSB shares his reflection of the month for November
cte.org.uk/divided-c...
#ChurchesTogether
November 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
"We have seen how Christians were united in mourning Pope Francis and in praying for Pope Leo: In doing so, they bore witness to a unity in the Gospel that transcends...differences"
Fr @MartinBrowneOSB shares his reflection of the month for November
cte.org.uk/divided-c...
#ChurchesTogether
Fr @MartinBrowneOSB shares his reflection of the month for November
cte.org.uk/divided-c...
#ChurchesTogether
#InterFaithWeek starts tomorrow, until 16 November
cte.org.uk/inter-fai...
It's a great time to explore how inter faith approaches can help bring people together in the face of division.
Watch @peterecumenical.bsky.social speak about how journeying with those of other faiths can enrich our own
cte.org.uk/inter-fai...
It's a great time to explore how inter faith approaches can help bring people together in the face of division.
Watch @peterecumenical.bsky.social speak about how journeying with those of other faiths can enrich our own
November 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
#InterFaithWeek starts tomorrow, until 16 November
cte.org.uk/inter-fai...
It's a great time to explore how inter faith approaches can help bring people together in the face of division.
Watch @peterecumenical.bsky.social speak about how journeying with those of other faiths can enrich our own
cte.org.uk/inter-fai...
It's a great time to explore how inter faith approaches can help bring people together in the face of division.
Watch @peterecumenical.bsky.social speak about how journeying with those of other faiths can enrich our own
"There is a glimpse of the healing of division, amid the gloominess of the world, and of the flickering light of unity that we find in Christ..."
#ChurchesTogether #Ecumenism
#ChurchesTogether #Ecumenism
In today’s Church Times I reflect on Saint John Henry Newman being declared the 38th Doctor of the Church.
You can read the article in full here 👇
https://www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-news/newman-act-ecumenical-fraternity-and-charity
You can read the article in full here 👇
https://www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-news/newman-act-ecumenical-fraternity-and-charity
Newman: ‘An act of ecumenical fraternity and charity’ | The Archbishop of York
Archbishop Stephen reflects in the Church Times on why the Pope’s declaration of Newman as a Doctor of the Universal Church matters to Anglicans.
www.archbishopofyork.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
"There is a glimpse of the healing of division, amid the gloominess of the world, and of the flickering light of unity that we find in Christ..."
#ChurchesTogether #Ecumenism
#ChurchesTogether #Ecumenism
The @churchofengland.org Council for Christian Unity met today.
We joined representatives from the Baptist Union, Catholic Church, @methodist.org.uk, @urc.org.uk and @ctbi.bsky.social
Find out more about the CCU here: churchofengland.org/about/buildi...
#ChurchesTogether
We joined representatives from the Baptist Union, Catholic Church, @methodist.org.uk, @urc.org.uk and @ctbi.bsky.social
Find out more about the CCU here: churchofengland.org/about/buildi...
#ChurchesTogether
November 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The @churchofengland.org Council for Christian Unity met today.
We joined representatives from the Baptist Union, Catholic Church, @methodist.org.uk, @urc.org.uk and @ctbi.bsky.social
Find out more about the CCU here: churchofengland.org/about/buildi...
#ChurchesTogether
We joined representatives from the Baptist Union, Catholic Church, @methodist.org.uk, @urc.org.uk and @ctbi.bsky.social
Find out more about the CCU here: churchofengland.org/about/buildi...
#ChurchesTogether
"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
#ChurchesTogether
#ChurchesTogether
November 7, 2025 at 9:04 AM
"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
#ChurchesTogether
#ChurchesTogether
Ecumenical Remembrance Sunday resources are available from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
#ChurchesTogether
ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
#ChurchesTogether
Just over a week until Remembrance Sunday,
9 November 2025
Resources are available to download or buy, including an order of service, PowerPoint presentations and free ebook of 'Beyond Our Tears: Resources for Times of Remembrance'.
#Remembrance
ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
9 November 2025
Resources are available to download or buy, including an order of service, PowerPoint presentations and free ebook of 'Beyond Our Tears: Resources for Times of Remembrance'.
#Remembrance
ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
November 6, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Ecumenical Remembrance Sunday resources are available from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
#ChurchesTogether
ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
#ChurchesTogether
Fabulous #ecumenical fellowship last evening amongst senior leaders from across our national Member Churches at the @churchesengland.bsky.social 2025 Presidents' Dinner.
Thank you to the @archbishopofyork.org Stephen Cottrell for hosting us at Lambeth Palace.
#ChurchesTogether
📷 Ball/CTE
Thank you to the @archbishopofyork.org Stephen Cottrell for hosting us at Lambeth Palace.
#ChurchesTogether
📷 Ball/CTE
November 5, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Fabulous #ecumenical fellowship last evening amongst senior leaders from across our national Member Churches at the @churchesengland.bsky.social 2025 Presidents' Dinner.
Thank you to the @archbishopofyork.org Stephen Cottrell for hosting us at Lambeth Palace.
#ChurchesTogether
📷 Ball/CTE
Thank you to the @archbishopofyork.org Stephen Cottrell for hosting us at Lambeth Palace.
#ChurchesTogether
📷 Ball/CTE