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Serving the churches of Britain and Ireland on their journey to unity
• Churches Together • Christian Unity • Ecumenism
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The Christian voice: A catalyst for hope and reconciliation

This Friends of the Holy Land (FHL) event sought to illuminate the lived reality of the Christian community in the Holy Land today.

Highlights and some of the insights from the evening are now available.

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November 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We're fast approaching the season of #Advent.

Resources are available from churches and Christian organisations, including the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols:
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November 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Rebooting Ecumenism – New Paradigms for the 21st century
5-6 Dec 2025 (9am–6.30pm)

Conf seeks to bring ecumenism back to forefront of Christian theological and practical engagement.

Hosted by Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies and Huffington Ecumenical Institute.

ctbi.org.uk/event/reboot...
November 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
ZOOM WEBINAR
‘Standing Together’ – from ‘Trench Town to Brixton’
13 Nov 2025: 19:00 – 20:30

Join the Synergy network for an inspiring conversation with colleagues from Jamaica, as they share their work with young people facing challenging circumstances.

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November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,
18-25 January 2026

Resources are becoming available for #wpcu2026 adapted by the Britain and Ireland writers group.

Accessible text-only version of the Scots Gaelic pamphlet is now available:

ctbi.org.uk/resources/we...
November 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Remembrance Sunday, 9 November 2025

Resources are available to download, including an order of service, PowerPoint presentations and free ebook of 'Beyond Our Tears: Resources for Times of Remembrance'.

#Remembrance

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November 7, 2025 at 9:09 AM
VACANCY

Synod of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed and United Congregations in Great Britain seeks a Pastor for the parish of Birmingham/Coventry – Bournemouth – Bristol – Cardiff/Swansea.

Starting: 1 Sep 2026, for 6 years.

Deadline: 31 Dec 2025.

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November 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,
18-25 January 2026

Resources are becoming available for #wpcu2026 adapted by the Britain and Ireland writers group.

Text-only accessible version of the pamphlet is now available in Welsh:
ctbi.org.uk/resources/we...
November 5, 2025 at 11:24 AM
David Goodbourn Lecture 2026
14 May 2026, 7-9pm via Zoom

In midst of violence and suffering in Holy Land, we hear from Fr David Neuhaus, South African born Israeli Jesuit, and a prominent voice for justice and peace.

Chair: Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester.

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November 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Advent and Christmas 2025

Resources are becoming available for Advent and Christmas 2025, including the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, as well as those from a wide range of churches and Christian organisations.

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November 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,
18-25 January 2026

Resources are becoming available for #wpcu2026 adapted by the Britain and Ireland writers group.

Text-only accessible version of the English pamphlet is now available to download:

ctbi.org.uk/resources/we...
October 31, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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...
October 31, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Environmental Issues Network (EIN)
Member Update - Issue 3

Including:

- Green Christian conference and #COP30 prayers
- Eco-Congregation Scotland Advent resources
- @churchofengland.org Carbon Literacy Course
- @operationnoah.bsky.social seeks trustees

ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...
October 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Church and Community Fundraising Officer – Ulster

Christian Aid is looking for someone who is passionate about ending global poverty and equipping churches and communities to take action in response to inequality and injustice.

Closing date: 23 Nov 2025

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October 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,
18-25 January 2026

Resources are becoming available for #wpcu2026 adapted by the Britain and Ireland writers group.

Scots Gaelic version of the pamphlet is now available:

ctbi.org.uk/resources/we...
October 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
CRN briefing: Supporting migrants and people seeking asylum

Read this briefing to hear from church leaders working to maintain community cohesion and peace in the aftermath of the August 2024 riots.

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October 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM
For Goodness Sake!
Joint Public Issues Team 2025 conference

Derby, 8 Nov 2025, 10:25am-4:30pm

Are you a Christian who longs for justice?
Major gathering for Christians on behalf of Baptists Together, @methodist.org.uk, @urc.org.uk, Church of Scotland and Iona Community.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,
18-25 January 2026

Resources are becoming available for #wpcu2026 adapted by the Britain and Ireland writers group.

All Age resources now available from ROOTS.

ctbi.org.uk/resources/we...
October 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Just over 2 weeks 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...
October 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Still time to take part in Black History Month

An opportunity for all Christians in Britain and Ireland to celebrate the ongoing contributions that Black people have made on these shores.

Resources include sermon, reflection, prayer and more.

ctbi.org.uk/resources/bl...
October 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
VACANCIES

Great range of jobs currently on our website from member churches, related organisations and partners, inc:

- Trustee @operationnoah.bsky.social

- Legacy of Slavery – Research Project Officer
@scottishepiscopal.bsky.social

- Net-Zero Officer, London Methodists

ctbi.org.uk/jobs/
October 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Just over 3 weeks until Remembrance Sunday,
9 November 2025

Resources available to download or buy, including an order of service, PowerPoint presentations and free ebook of 'Beyond Our Tears: Resources for Times of Remembrance'.

#RemembranceSunday

ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
October 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Our new magazine includes reflections on CTBI's strategic plan:

- Strengthening ecumenical engagement
- Working together for mission and common good
- Healing society’s fractures
- Working for global peace and justice
- Ethical and inclusive leadership

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October 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18-25 January 2026

Resources are becoming available for #wpcu2026 adapted by the Britain and Ireland writers group.

Bilingual Welsh/English pamphlet now available to download (with printed version soon):

ctbi.org.uk/resources/we...
October 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18-25 January 2026

Resources are becoming available for #wpcu2026 adapted by the Britain and Ireland writers group.

PowerPoint presentations of the worship service (Version B) can now also be downloaded:

ctbi.org.uk/resources/we...
October 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM