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Churches Together in England serves its Member Churches as they work for the unity and mission for which Christ prayed. #Ecumenism #ChurchesTogether

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Women's preaching still justified For International Women's Day, Rhiannon Grant reflects on early Quaker support for women's religious leadership ahead of a modern translation of Margaret Fell's seminal text.

Margaret Fell was a key figure in the early Quaker movement. For #InternationalWomensDay, Rhiannon Grant reflects on women's religious leadership and Margaret Fell's 'Women's Speaking Justified' https://www.quaker.org.uk/blog/women-s-preaching-still-justified

08.03.2026 08:30 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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This Sunday, 8 March, is the COVID day of reflection.

We remember the lives lost πŸ™πŸ½

There are still tickets available for "Coming Together in Hope" - the National Service for the Black Community at The Monastery Manchester from 7-9pm.

Our Gen Sec Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social will be taking part

06.03.2026 17:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 There's still time to book a place at the Chaplaincy Roadshow in Salford tomorrow, Saturday 7 March, 10am-12.30pm.

Don't miss the FINAL event in the current tour.

Find out more in our report from the South East event last month: cte.org.uk/chaplaincy-r...

#ChurchesTogether #Chaplaincy

06.03.2026 09:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ellmina, Edward and Jemima, young leaders in NTCG and @churchofengland.org, used their grants from the Snelson Fund to visit the ecumenical community at TaizΓ©.

Where would you go?

Apply here: cte.org.uk/snelsonfund until 31 March

#SnelsonFund #ChurchesTogether #YoungEcumenists

06.03.2026 09:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's not too late to find a local service to join the World Day of Prayer TOMORROW, Friday 6 March.

Go to www.wwdp.org.uk/services/

Follow @wdpewni.bsky.social for more information

#PrayTogether πŸ™πŸ½ #ChurchesTogether

05.03.2026 18:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We've signed up to this campaign because families belong together.

If you're a faith leader, please join us.

πŸ‘‰ Full details at jpit.uk/refugee-reun...

05.03.2026 13:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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With support from CTE's #SnelsonFund, Laura travelled to a new monastic community in North Carolina for Holy Week 2025

If you're 18 to 35 years old and worship at one of our Member Churches YOU qualify for a grant to explore #ecumenism abroad

cte.org.uk/snelsonfund

Applications close 31 March

05.03.2026 12:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to USPG, @justmoneymvt.bsky.social and @scmbritain.bsky.social for the inspiring "Creating a fairer, greener world" event at @lutherkingtheology.bsky.social College, Manchester.

Great discussions on #CreationCare #RacialJustice #Intersectionality and #ForgiveUsOurDebts πŸŒπŸ’°πŸ™πŸ½

05.03.2026 09:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rebecca used her grant from The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund to live in an agricultural community in Japan

Would you like to experience #ChristianUnity abroad?

Apply before 31 March: cte.org.uk/snelsonfund

Read Rebecca's story: cte.org.uk/ari-snels...

#SnelsonFund #YoungEcumenists

04.03.2026 08:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We gave Dolly a grant to go on pilgrimage to Turkiye. She's a young leader in @rccg.bsky.social

If you're 18 to 35 years old and from one of our Member Churches, you could get a grant to experience #ecumeism abroad

Apply before 31 March 2026

cte.org.uk/snelsonfund

#SnelsonFund #YoungEcumenists

03.03.2026 09:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

03.03.2026 08:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Curious about Christian unity and like to travel?

Like Joshua, if you're 18 to 35 years old and from one of our Member Churches, you can get a grant to have an ecumenical experience abroad.

Apply before 31 March 2026

cte.org.uk/snelsonfund

#SnelsonFund #YoungEcumenists

02.03.2026 09:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Is the future of fruitful church growth both #ecumenical and #intercultural?

We visited Trinity Church near Reading, which is the fastest-growing and largest ecumenical partnership (LEP) in the country

cte.org.uk/intercult...

#ChurchesTogether
Diocese of Oxford

01.03.2026 08:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join editors and contributors from the book β€˜Being the People of God: Missional Ecclesiology for Uncertain Times’ SCM Press at our Mission Studies Day on 17 March

The Church Mission Society is hosting the day in Oxford from 10am-4pm. Join in person or online

cte.org.uk/mission-s...

28.02.2026 09:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This time next week, Friday 6 March, it will be the #ecumenical World Day of Prayer.

Find your local service...or get the resources to host one from @wdpewni.bsky.social

www.wwdp.org.uk

#PrayTogether πŸ™πŸΏπŸ™πŸ™πŸ½
#ChurchesTogether

27.02.2026 15:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Find out how your church can join the Single Friendly Church Network - @singlefriendlych.bsky.social - at their webinar next Tuesday, 3 March 11 to 12 noon

Book here πŸ‘‰https://www.singlefriendlychurch.com/events-training/march-webinar-2026

27.02.2026 14:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to call out racism when you see it - Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham - Premier Plus Benfica’s Prestianni has been suspended by UEFA after alleged racial abuse towards Real Madrid’s VinΓ­cius JΓΊnior in the Champions League. Madrid went on to win the second leg, with one of their player...

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...

27.02.2026 14:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

27.02.2026 09:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing 'Houses of Light' - the new name for the Neighbourhood Prayer Network.

They invite and encourage Christians from any tradition to pray and care for, and share Jesus with neighbours on their own street.

Find out more: cte.org.uk/cna-houses-o...

#ChurchesTogether

26.02.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Credo: Reflection on 'Creeds' After the 2025 Nicaea Anniversary
Credo: Reflection on 'Creeds' After the 2025 Nicaea Anniversary YouTube video by ctbimedia

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?...

25.02.2026 13:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“ŒJob opportunity - Operations Manager at the Synod of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed and United Congregations in Great Britain.

cte.org.uk/vacancies/op...

Part-time (15 hrs/week), remote-working post.

Open to German speakers from all Member Churches and beyond.

25.02.2026 09:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A report on yesterday's #ecumenical and #interfaith prayer service to mark the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine

cbcew.org.uk/interfaith-p...

#PrayTogether

Photos: Β© Mazur/cbcew.org.uk

25.02.2026 09:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Let’s #PrayTogether for peace in Ukraine πŸ•ŠοΈ

24.02.2026 13:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rural Missioner's Guild launches

Hosted by @arthurrankcentre.bsky.social and seeking to affirm the faithful work taking place across Britain, and to strengthen it through #prayer, #ecumenical partnership, and a renewed sense of calling to serve God’s people in #rural places

cte.org.uk/rural-mis...

23.02.2026 08:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"I urge that we continue to make every effort to promote the visible unity of the Body of Christ even when there are essential differences between us"

National Pastor for Ecumenism at @rccg.bsky.social, UK, Marcus Chilaka, shares his reflection of the month

cte.org.uk/love-me-w...

22.02.2026 08:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Job alert - Finance Manager for the Council of Lutheran Churches

A part-time position responsible for all aspects of financial management and HR administration

Salary: Β£33,000 – Β£36,000 (FTE: Β£55,000 – Β£60,000)

cte.org.uk/vacancies...

Applications close on Wed 4 March.

21.02.2026 09:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

20.02.2026 08:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Find out about the NEW #ecumenical prayer resources developed in partnership with Thy Kingdom Come 2026 at next week's online launch.

Tuesday 24 February at 10 am

Register here: churchsupporthub.org/all-resource...

Get ready to #PrayTogether from 14 to 24 May πŸ™πŸΏπŸ™πŸ™πŸΎ

19.02.2026 09:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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World Christianity and Mission: A symposium on three new books Join us in person and online to launch and discuss three recently published books on World Christianity, mission history and practice

Fri 17 April 2026, 11am - 3pm free Symposium at Westminster College, Cambridge organised by @cccwcambridge.bsky.social and @churchesengland.bsky.social on three books: β€˜Connecting Christianities’, β€˜Types of Christian Mission’ and β€˜Mission in 21st Century Britain’.
Authors and links here:

18.02.2026 12:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 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...

17.02.2026 09:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0