New ecumenical grant

A new fund which will help young adults (aged 18 to 35) to experience ecumenism outside England is now open for applications. Their experience can be study, pilgrimage, volunteering or any activity that promotes church unity. The ‘Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists’ Fund’ has been set up by Churches Together in England and the Snelson family in memory of Bill Snelson. A dedicated ecumenist, Bill was General Secretary of Churches Together England from 1997 to 2008.

Engaging with young ecumenists is a key priority for CTE, which is working to involve them across all its work streams and in all its events.

Rowena Loverance, Chair of Trustees at Churches Together in England, says, ‘Churches Together in England is passionate about inspiring young adults to become the next generation of ecumenists in their churches, and empowering them to play an active part in CTE. We hope that young people from across our wide range of member churches will seize this opportunity to expand their experience of being Christians together in today’s challenging world.’

Applications for The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund must be submitted by 31 October 2023. The fund will open for another round of applications in early 2024. Across the two rounds, there is approximately £6,000 available. There are no minimum or maximum amounts for which one can apply. However, the decision-making panel is keen to fund as wide a range of opportunities as possible with the budget available.

Successful applicants will be affiliated with a member-Church of Churches Together in England and should be between the ages of 18 and 35 at the time of their ecumenical experience. Find a list of CTE’s 52 member-Churches HERE and full details of how to apply for a grant HERE.