The CTBI monthly Newsletter 'Witnessing Together' is out now, featuring the latest news, resources and events from CTBI and its member networks. Read and subscribe: shorturl.at/OdpMd

Our Principal Officer for Mission and Evangelism Rev Dr Ben Aldous is in Copenhagen today! He's with Dr Nicola Brady from @ctbi.bsky.social. They're sharing with Scandinavian #ecumenists how the English church is being enriched by the gift of Christians from across the world. #ChurchesTogether

How to call out racism when you see it CTBI's Director of Justice and Inclusion, Richard Reddie, discussed how to respond to racism in daily life with Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast with Premier Plus: www.premier.plus/inspirationa...

We love hearing good news stories like this of #ecumenical enthusiasm and growth in England Thank you to the local ministers and congregations, like those in Hackney in East London, who faithfully work for Christian unity and serve their communities. cte.org.uk/ecumenical-r... #ChurchesTogether

Credo: Reflection on 'Creeds' After the 2025 Nicaea Anniversary Hear about the fruits of the dialogue about the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, from two theologians and members of Inter Faith Theological Advisory Group (IFTAG). ctbi.org.uk/event/credo-... youtu.be/fSK3LHRxAuk?...

Will your church be joining @christianaiduk.bsky.social, @cafod.bsky.social and many other charities to share A Million Acts of Hope from 13 to 20 May? Watch the webinar on Mon 23 Feb at 3pm to find out how to take part. cte.org.uk/a-million-ac... #ChurchesTogether #AMillionActsOfHope

Churches’ Refugee Network briefing – 28 January 2026 Catch up on the latest information, developments and activities linked to immigration, asylum and refugee issues. ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Introduction to Green Christian 16th April 2026, 7-8pm via Zoom. Want to know more about Green Christian, what it does and how to get involved? The event is for Green Christian members but also for anyone interested in joining. ctbi.org.uk/event/introd...

Today marks the start of #Lent. Reflect with us on the themes of identity-based conflict, barriers to belonging and the resulting pressures on relationships. Resources are available to download: ctbi.org.uk/resources/le...

Revd Jesse L Jackson – a Tribute by Richard Reddie, Director of Justice and Inclusion, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI). ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

🚨 Don't miss out on tickets for the @churchworks.bsky.social summit on 27 February. Ticket sales close on Sunday. Contributors include: UK Gov Faith Minister @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social, CTE Gen Sec Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social, CAP, Spurgeons, and many more eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-church...

What might reparations mean in practice? This issue was discussed on 9 February 2026 at an event co-hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Afrikan Reparations and Quakers in Britain. Richard Reddie @ctbi.bsky.social spoke at the event: ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Don't miss this new edition of 'Hospitality and Sanctuary for All' by Inderjit Bhogal, revised in 2025, and with a foreword from Dr Nicola Brady @ctbi.bsky.social. The resource offers prompts for conversation and reflection on the theme of hospitality and sanctuary. ctbi.org.uk/publications...

As part of Archbishop Richard’s installation as the 12th Archbishop of the Diocese of Westminster, a greeting was given by the Archbishop of Canterbury on behalf of the other Presidents of @churchesengland.bsky.social representing all our Member Churches #ChurchesTogether

Read February's CTe-News for the latest #ecumenical news and stories including... ✝️A new CTE Orthodox President 🌿Lent resources for 2026 🌍Applying for a #SnelsonFund grant to be an ecumenical explorer ...and #AMillionActsOfHope 💖 mailchi.mp/cte/ctenewsf... #ChurchesTogether

Prayer for Contemporary Martyrs’ Day 15 February 2026 Prayerful solidarity with victims of religious persecution on Contemporary Martyrs’ Day ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Could you start a fruit harvesting group? 18 Feb 2026, 7-8.15pm Hear how organiser Michael Stuart began these terrific initiatives in this online event from @greenchristian.org.uk ctbi.org.uk/event/could-...

Quakers bring reparations conversation into Parliament @quaker.org.uk co-hosted a discussion in Parliament exploring what reparations might mean in practice. The event included Richard Reddie, Director of Justice and Inclusion @ctbi.bsky.social, as a panellist. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

COVID-19 Day of Reflection Sunday 8 March 2026 The Mission Theology & Apologetics Group has produced resources which may be useful for the Day of Reflection or at any other time during the year. ctbi.org.uk/resources/co...

With #Lent a week away, have you seen our LENT 2026 REFLECTIONS 'Belonging in Christ: Offering a hope-filled vision of peace for all' Reflect on themes of identity-based conflict, barriers to belonging and the resulting pressures on relationships. ctbi.org.uk/resources/le...

St Agnes’ Burmantofts came alive as they celebrated Racial Justice Sunday with a special service on Sunday, February 8. Read more here ⬇ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...

Environmental Issues Network (EIN) - Members Update Latest initiatives from EIN member churches and faith organisations - Green Investment Declaration - Investing for climate impact - Christian material for National Emergency Briefing film screening ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

@churchesengland.bsky.social CTE is delighted to announce that the new President for the Orthodox Churches is the Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom & Ireland, Bishop Hovakim Manukyan. We pray for His Grace 🙏 cte.org.uk/new-orthodox... #ChurchesTogether

New Welsh resources! LENT 2026 REFLECTIONS Belonging in Christ: Offering a hope-filled vision of peace for all During Lent, reflect with us on themes of identity-based conflict, barriers to belonging and resulting pressures on relationships. Download: ctbi.org.uk/resources/le...

This Sunday, 8 Feb 2026, is RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY 'Love Your Neighbour' Explore what it really means to love our neighbour, especially given current narratives of hostility, fear, suspicion and hatred of the ‘other’. Download resources: ctbi.org.uk/resources/ra...

GREEN CHRISTIAN WORKSHOP Wednesday 4 March 2026, 7-8.15pm Come and chat to Stephanie and Alex Boucher about how they turned their 1950s home into a Passivhaus with solar panels and a rainwater harvester to flush the toilets. ctbi.org.uk/event/from-1...

Join us this Sunday 8 Feb at 3.45pm at Lincoln Cathedral for a racial justice service. Celebrate equity and unity, then enjoy African and Caribbean cuisine by ‘Tashady’ in the Chapter House. Reserve your spot: https://shorturl.at/wyJ34

Update on the SongShare initiative Find out about the progress made by SongShare, the groundbreaking initiative to spotlight and uplift the music of Caribbean and African songwriters in Britain and Irish churches. ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve... youtu.be/S3L5SrTi8Hw?...

And check out these fantastic resources from our friends: 👉 Love Your Neighbour resources from @ctbi.bsky.social: cte.org.uk/racial-justi... 👉 Responding to Christian Nationalism by @publicissues.bsky.social: jpit.uk/responding-t...

CTBI's Director of Justice and Inclusion, Richard Reddie, will be talking at this online event on 5 Feb 2026, 7.30-9pm: Shining a light on racism in England: From Lived Experience to Collective Action With Dr Beverley Prevatt Goldstein. Hosted by the National Justice and Peace Network.

VACANCY Evangelische Synode in Großbritannien - Council for German Church Work - seeks an Operations Manager (German-Speaking). The role is part-time (15 hrs/week). Deadline: 2 March 2026. Full details: ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Sunday 8 Feb 2026 is RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY 'Love Your Neighbour' Explore what it really means to love our neighbour, especially given current narratives of hostility, fear, suspicion and hatred of the ‘other’. Download resources: ctbi.org.uk/resources/ra...

The Green Christian February prayer guide is available now 💘 Our prayer guide features daily points to pray for, as well as liturgy to use in your own intercessions. Download at greenchristian.org.uk/introduction/resources/prayer-guide 🙏

Have you decided how you are going to mark Racial Justice Sunday next week on 8 February? cte.org.uk/racial-ju... The theme for 2026 is 'Love your Neighbour' Explore the @ctbi.bsky.social worship materials, prayers, reflections and 'take action' suggestions from across the traditions.

LENT 2026 REFLECTIONS Belonging in Christ: Offering a hope-filled vision of peace for all During Lent, reflect with us on the themes of identity-based conflict, barriers to belonging and the resulting pressures on relationships. Download resources: ctbi.org.uk/resources/le...

Less than 2 weeks until... RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY, 8 Feb 2026 'Love Your Neighbour' Explore what it really means to love our neighbour, especially given current narratives of hostility, fear, suspicion and hatred of the ‘other’. ctbi.org.uk/resources/ra...

The UK & nine other European countries have agreed to accelerate offshore wind farms & build a power grid in the North Sea. The wind farms will directly connect to various countries through high-voltage subsea cables, with the capacity to power 143 million homes. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Giving the homily at the Ecumenical Service on the theme “One Body, One Spirit” for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the St Sarkis Armenian Orthodox Church in Kensington, London🇦🇲 #ChurchesTogether #WPCU2026

As the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity comes to an end, Rev Dr Isabelle Hamley encourages Christians to walk towards each other even when "koinonia may not look like koinonia" cte.org.uk/koinonia-... #ChurchesTogether #ChristianUnity #WPCU2026 #wpcuwall

WEBINAR 4 Feb 2026, 10.30am-12pm Credo: Reflection on “creeds” after the 2025 Nicaea anniversary Speakers: - Canon Dr Clare Amos, Diocese of Europe - Revd Dr Graham Adams @grahamadams.bsky.social Chair: - Revd Dr Peter Colwell, @ctbi.bsky.social ctbi.org.uk/event/credo-...

#Pray24Brum begins today (Friday) and continues tomorrow (Saturday) at St Martin’s in the Bull Ring, Birmingham City Centre. If you are over that way, do pop in and join the two days of prayer for the Week of Prayer for #ChristianUnity.

We are streaming our Prayer relay today and tomorrow as part of the #WPCU2026 Join us in person at St Martin in the Bull Ring or via the live stream (linked) www.youtube.com/@birminghamc...

Better together? Half way through the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Christians from Armenia help us reflect on the blessings for global Christian conversation and also the challenges. https://ow.ly/iiFh50XZZl2

‘Love Your Neighbour’ is the theme for Racial Justice Sunday, 8 February 2026. “What does it really means to love our neighbour, especially given the current narratives of hostility, fear, suspicion and hatred of the ‘other’?” Resources available at https://bit.ly/RJS8-2-26

In a united service for the #WeekofPrayerforChristianUnity in #WestminsterCathedral on Tuesday, the former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Williams recalled Pope Benedict XVI and his vision of Christian unity #lordwilliams #churchnews #churchtimes

Following the success of our Eco Church Roadshows last autumn, we will be running two more online roadshows on 16 Feb & 25 March from 6.30 -8pm. Theses roadshows are open to anyone but are especially useful for churches at the beginning of their Eco Church journey. 1/2 📸: Ronan Furuta via Unsplash

🌎 Are you passionate about money being used to shape a greener, fairer world? ⚖️ Does inequality and tax injustice anger you? We are looking for someone to work with our small team and lead on our tax campaigning - could it be you? Take a look and apply here: https://justmoney.org.uk/work-for-us/

Households will be eligible for thousands of pounds' worth of solar panels and other green tech to lower their energy bills, the government has announced. The long-awaited Warm Homes Plan promises to provide £15bn to households across the UK over the next five years. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Let us unite in prayer and advocacy this Week of prayer for Christian Unity. Where there is war, pray for the restoration of peace. Where we are divided, draw us together. Where suffering is ignored, stir us to act. Together we can shine a light on injustices around the world 🙏

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