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The Churches Together in England (CTE) Forum provides a unique opportunity for members of the CTE family to learn, worship and build relationships together. This year the theme was One but not the Same: Celebrating diversity – Living with difference. Forum 2025 sought to provide a space where we can be in unity while recognising … Read more
Inspiring fresh thinking in today’s church Are you passionate about local church mission? Do you want to connect with others who are reimagining what it means to be ‘missional’ in today’s complex society? Join the ‘Being Missional Today’ ecumenical conference, sponsored by Coventry Cathedral, the Church Urban Fund, the Iona Community and Reconciliation Initiatives. Why … Read more
Robert Mountford, Ecumenical Mission Officer for Staffordshire and the Potteries and Ecumenical Development Enabler for Birmingham Churches Together has been awarded the Lambeth Cross for Ecumenism for his outstanding contribution to the revitalisation of ecumenical relations in Birmingham, the Black Country and Staffordshire. The Lambeth Cross for Ecumenism was originally created in 1940. It is awarded … Read more
Church of England The Church of England’s theme for Advent and Christmas 2024, Follow the Star: Calm and Bright, draws on the world-famous carol, Silent Night: “Silent Night! Holy Night! All is calm, all is bright…” One of the reasons that this carol is so universally loved is the way it invites us into the still … Read more
The Bradford-based, award-winning, National Ecumenical Officer for the Redeemed Christian Church of God in the UK From Churches Together in England, shared with permission. CTE’s Sarah Ball asks the questions… SB: Hello Akpo. Thank you for sitting down with us. Please tell us a little about your early life… AO: I was born in Nigeria’s oil-producing delta … Read more
Tearfund invite you to join them in Birmingham to gain firsthand insights into the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and the Democratic Republic of Congo and to learn about the church’s response to these challenging situations. Event Details: Date: Friday November 8th, 2024 Time: 30 pm arrival,13:00 sit down meal,finish at 14:00 (but do stay for a hot drink and chat … Read more
We are excited to be launching a new community choir at Bournville Parish Church. ‘Breathe Collective’ will be an inclusive choir for individuals who are disabled, neurodiverse and for those with additional needs and their carers. This is an important part of our outreach offering space for all-inclusiveness and a respite for carers. … Read more
Rev Dr Callan Slipper has been elected as the new Chair of the Churches Together in England (CTE) Trustees by the organisation’s members. He will also become the convenor of the CTE Enabling Group. He succeeds Rowena Loverance who has been in these roles for the last six years. Rev Dr Callan said: “I’m deeply … Read more
Join the World Prayer Centre with Prayer Watch as part of National Prayer Week. Saturday 12th Oct – 10 – 11.30am https://worldprayer.org.uk/events/nwop-prayer-watch/