What can the ecumenical movement learn from the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea? Reflection from Rev Dr Susan Durber, World Council of Churches president for the Europe region. youtu.be/Gle7vckHhjI

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 2026 Churches Together in Kensington & Chelsea and Churches Together in Notting Hill Tue 20 Jan 7pm. Kensington United Reformed Church, Allen Street, W8 6BL Preacher: Revd Fr. Shnork Bagdassarian, Pastor, St Sarkis Church #wpcu2026 ctbi.org.uk/weekofprayer

Pauline Webb Ecumenical Fund Deadline for current round of applications: 31 May 2026. Grants to support women’s participation in ecumenical work. Up to £1000 as a contribution towards travel or other costs. For full details, please see: ctbi.org.uk/resources/pa...

Creating A Fairer, Greener World Wed 4 March 2026, 4:30–8pm Luther King House, Manchester M14 5JP An inspiring evening, with interactive talks and discussion on a range of topics such as economics, racism and the climate crisis. ctbi.org.uk/event/creati...

Racial Justice Sunday, 8 Feb 2026 'Love Your Neighbour' We explore what it really means to love our neighbour, especially given the current narratives of hostility, fear, suspicion and hatred of the ‘other’, particularly asylum seekers and refugees: ctbi.org.uk/resources/ra...

Are you interested in Chaplaincy or how your church could get involved? Find out more at The Chaplaincy Roadshow: cte.org.uk/chaplaincy-r... There are events in Birmingham, Bristol, London and Manchester from January to March 2026 #ChurchesTogether #Chaplaincy

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! A conference for Christians to consider the power of collective action in caring for God's creation. 17 Jan 2026, 10am-3:30pm Newry, Northern Ireland BT35 8HF Organised by Irish Council of Churches www.eventbrite.ie/e/let-justic...

Explore working together at this time of increasing social need Book now for the ChurchWorks summit on 27 February 2026 cte.org.uk/churchworks-... Find out how churches can partner effectively with local authorities, the NHS, and other public services #ChurchesTogether

Under 2 weeks to go! WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 18-25 January 2026 Resources available adapted by Britain and Ireland writers group. Choice of 2 services: one in orthodox tradition and an alternative that can be adapted according to local use. ctbi.org.uk/resources/we...

#Advent 2025 Christ is the Hope of the Nations “What does it mean to love our neighbour with the rise of fear, exclusion and despair within our communities?" Week 4: Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin reflects on 'Faith'. Video series with CTBI and the Church of Scotland.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18-25 January 2026 All the resources for #wpcu2026, adapted by the Britain and Ireland writers group, are now available, including pamphlets in English, Irish, Scots Gaelic and Welsh. ctbi.org.uk/resources/we...

Racial Justice Sunday, 8 Feb 2026 'Love Your Neighbour' What does it mean to love our neighbour, especially given the current narratives of hostility, fear, suspicion and hatred of the ‘other’, particularly asylum seekers and refugees? Now available in Welsh. ctbi.org.uk/resources/ra...

Member churches of CTBI have issued statements and prayers following the attack on Bondi Beach on 14 December 2025, which targeted the Jewish community. ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

"In truth, many of us in #ecumenical encounter hold all sorts of caricatures and misunderstandings about the other..." Returning from the Lausanne-Orthodox Initiative CTE's Rev Dr Ben Aldous @jazzgoat.bsky.social reflects on his commitment to an "ecumenism of repentance" cte.org.uk/towards-a...#ecumenical

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18-25 Jan 2026 Watch this introduction from His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate, Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom and Ireland. Resources available to order/download: ctbi.org.uk/resources/we... youtu.be/3_BukcQbxtk?...

12-14 December 2025 Shine Your Light Join 20,000 Christians singing carols this Christmas as part of the largest Christmas outreach movement, bringing the message of hope and joy. Plus, take part in 72 hours of unbroken prayer. ctbi.org.uk/event/shine-...

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18-25 Jan 2026 Resources are available for #wpcu2026 adapted by the Britain and Ireland writers group. Choice of 2 services: one in the orthodox tradition, and an alternative that can be adapted according to local use. ctbi.org.uk/resources/we...

#Advent 2025 Christ is the Hope of Nations “What does it mean to love our neighbour with the rise of fear, exclusion and despair within our communities?" Week 2: Rev Mandy Ralph reflects on 'Repentance'. Video series with CTBI and the Church of Scotland. youtu.be/pGYBLmryVQM?...

Where now for visible unity? Rev Gale Richards reports from the recent @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social Faith and Order World Conference , and encourages British Baptists to pursue a deeper #ecumenical formation. www.baptist.org.uk/Articles/727... #ChurchesTogether #ChristianUnity

12-14 December 2025 Shine Your Light Join 20,000 Christians singing carols this Christmas as part of the largest Christmas outreach movement, bringing the message of hope and joy. ctbi.org.uk/event/shine-...

#Advent 2025 Christ is the Hope of Nations Week One “What does it mean to love our neighbour with the rise of fear, exclusion and despair within our communities?" Dr Nicola Brady, General Secretary, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI), reflects on 'Love'. youtu.be/d545_HDxZNM?...

Racial Justice Sunday, 8 Feb 2026 'Love Your Neighbour' We explore what it really means to love our neighbour, especially given the current narratives of hostility, fear, suspicion and hatred of the ‘other’, particularly asylum seekers and refugees: ctbi.org.uk/resources/ra...

#ADVENT 2025 CHRIST IS THE HOPE OF THE NATIONS CTBI and the Church of Scotland are sharing a video series, asking: “What does it mean to love our neighbour with the rise of fear, exclusion and despair within our own communities throughout Britain and Ireland?” youtu.be/NHIZRjsteMw?...

📢 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

Just over a week until Advent Resources are 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. (compiled with @churchesengland.bsky.social ctbi.org.uk/resources/ad...

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

National Churches Survey: giving every church a voice Report of the results now available, showing “both the scale of what is at stake and the hope that continues to shine through.” ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

WATCH AGAIN ‘Standing Together’ – from ‘Trench Town to Brixton’ Watch this inspiring Synergy Network conversation with colleagues from Jamaica, as they share their work with young people facing challenging circumstances. youtu.be/Tl_VwdHpC4c?...

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

RESPONDING TO HURRICANE MELISSA Hurricane Melissa is the worst climate disaster in Jamaica's history, according to the United Nations (UN). CTBI members and partners are responding to the humanitarian needs following the hurricane. ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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 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. ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

We're fast approaching the season of #Advent. Resources are available from churches and Christian organisations, including the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols: ctbi.org.uk/resources/ad...

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...

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

#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.

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. ctbi.org.uk/event/standi...

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...

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 ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...

Ecumenical Remembrance Sunday resources are available from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland ctbi.org.uk/resources/re... #ChurchesTogether

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. ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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...

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. ctbi.org.uk/event/david-...

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. ctbi.org.uk/resources/ad...

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...

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...

THERE'S STILL TIME TO APPLY... Up to £6k available for young people from our Member Churches aged 18 to 35 years to experience #ecumenism abroad Be inspired and apply at: cte.org.uk/snelsonfund #ChristianUnity #ChurchesTogether #SnelsonFund

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...

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 ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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...