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"With one voice and one heart..." The @churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents share a pastoral letter celebrating a common #Easter #Pascha and marking the 1700th anniversary of the First #Ecumenical Council in Nicaea cte.org.uk/easter2025 #Nicaea2025 #ChurchesTogether #ChristianUnity #Ecumenism

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From Lament to Action 25 May 2025, 3pm St John’s Church, Waterloo Road, London SE1. The Racial Justice Advocacy Forum invites you to a dynamic and prophetic Ecumenical Service to mark the Fifth Anniversary of the Killing of George Floyd. ctbi.org.uk/event/from-l...

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Catholic Social Teaching for Climate Solutions 29 April 2025, 1pm Join @operationnoah.bsky.social for the first in a lunchtime webinar series exploring how Catholic Social Teaching can guide climate investments, with inspiration for supporting a sustainable future. ctbi.org.uk/event/cathol...

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What if your church could help change the conversation on justice? This Tax Justice Sunday (8 June), join churches across the UK in calling for a fairer tax system that tackles inequality. Download our resources to help your church start the conversation justmoney.org.uk/tax-justice-sunday

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Job Opportunities at Roots for Churches - Senior Editor - Assistant Editor Are you passionate about Church ministry and resourcing and equipping the Church to engage all ages with scripture, worship and communion? Closing date: 6pm Friday 25 April 2025 ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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The Catholic synodal process: does this expand the horizons for the ecumenical movement in Britain? Webinar from the Society for Ecumenical Studies April 2025, 7.30 pm online. Speakers: - Bishop Nicholas Hudson - David Carter - Isabelle Hamley - Elaine Green ctbi.org.uk/event/the-ca...

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We brought over 130 organisations together to call for the end to the racist rhetoric and demonising language of the past. The Prime Minster must unite our communities for a different way forward. We need a fair new plan for refugees. #TogetherWithRefugees shorturl.at/l4iEb

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For #ecumenists it is a source of great joy that this year #Easter will be celebrated on the same date by all Christians (from both Western and Eastern traditions) @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social has just shared a new Faith and Order paper on this subject bit.ly/3FVFpur #ChurchesTogether #Nicaea2025

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CHURCHES' REFUGEE NETWORK Springing into action on asylum and immigration matters 30 April 2025, 2-4pm via Zoom Join us to find out more about all the exciting developments and initiatives that you can get involved in to help make a difference. ctbi.org.uk/event/crn-me...

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DEC Myanmar appeal and Church responses The Disasters Emergency Committee, whose members include @christianaiduk.bsky.social and @cafod.bsky.social, has launched an appeal to help the survivors of the Myanmar Earthquake. Plus Church responses: ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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We were happy to add our support to the 70 Christian organisations calling on major UK high-street banks to stop financing new fossil fuels: ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve... Thanks to @justmoneymvt.bsky.social and @ethical-consumer.bsky.social for publicising the Church's action on ethical banking!

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David Goodbourn Lecture on 20 May 2025 also explores Project Violet, a 3 year project exploring women’s experience of ministry in Baptist tradition. It features Dr Helen Cameron and Revd Jane Day from Regent’s Park College, Oxford. ctbi.org.uk/event/david-... www.baptist.org.uk/Articles/711...

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Friday's earthquake in Myanmar was devastating. Thousands have been killed and millions of people now need shelter, food, clean water, and medical care. Today, the @decappeal.bsky.social has launched an appeal which we are taking part in. Please donate today. ⤵️ cafod.org.uk/give/donate-...

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🔴 We've joined together with other @decappeal.bsky.social member charities to launch an urgent appeal for the Myanmar #earthquake. Huge areas are devastated. Hundreds of people are still missing. People are cut off from vital services ⚠️ Please give now 👉 caid.org.uk/BQL

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Meet Rev Michael Newman, who is the new National Ecumenical Officer for the Moravian Church in the British Province. cte.org.uk/moravian-mic... Rev Michael ministers at two churches - in Chelsea and in Hornsey. #ChurchesTogether #ChristianUnity

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This will be a great day. Please consider joining us and potentially giving a short paper in the afternoon!

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It's the 1st of the month and we are praying the Pray and Fast for the #Climate prayer points for April. Join us as we hear the cry of the earth & give thanks for resurrection hope. bit.ly/AprilPrayand... @greenchristian.org.uk @myzerocarbon.org @ctbi.bsky.social

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Richard Reddie, Director of Justice and Inclusion for CTBI, reflected on Mark 4:35-41 at the service marking the 5th anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic held at Manchester Cathedral earlier this month. It was broadcast yesterday on BBC R4. Listen again (from 21:29): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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CTE MA Mission Prize 2025 Have you or one of your students completed an MA in #mission, #evangelism or #churchplanting in the last year? cte.org.uk/mission/coor... £ prize and the opportunity to be published in Ecclesial Futures from Radboud University Press Closes 30 April #MissionShaped

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It’s deeply disappointing that the Chancellor’s Spring Statement confirms that the aid budget is being cut immediately. When aid budgets are cut, more people die.

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Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams & me for @justmoneymvt.bsky.social condemning the cuts announced in today’s #SpringStatement as morally wrong and calling for a #WealthTax to help build strong communities where we can all flourish: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

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“Today’s statement reflects wrong-headed priorities from this Government. Cuts to support for the most vulnerable are morally wrong. We should tax extreme wealth to help pay for safety nets for those who are struggling.” Our response to the Spring Statement: justmoney.org.uk/news/spring-...

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This week, using the CTBI’s Lenten resource ‘Christian Unity in a Fragmenting World’, we explore inter faith relations. Scripture passage: Galations 3:28-29 For more information and to download the resource* visit: ctbi.org.uk/resources/le... *Available in English and Welsh.

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Are you aged 18-35 & part of a @churchesengland.bsky.social Member Church? Apply for The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund This fund helps young people experience Christian unity abroad🤝🌍 📅 Deadline: 31 March 2025. Apply now! 🔗➡️ cte.org.uk/apply-now-sn... #SnelsonFund #YoungEcumenists

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Taxing extreme wealth is both necessary and popular with the electorate. There is another option to cutting aid and disability benefits: taxing wealth. Write to your MP: justmoney.eaction.online/WealthTax www.oxfam.org.uk/mc/z3wqpp/

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Christians are being encouraged to take legal action against polluters and those who finance them. In a new climate justice handbook, the World Council of Churches presents strategic litigation as a tool to 'create hope and hold responsible parties accountable'. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

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Church of Sanctuary talk 2 April 2025, 7-8:30pm Wesley Church Centre, Chester Free talks and refreshments with Chester City of Sanctuary. Speakers: - Inderjit Bhogal - Akoi Bazzie Presentation to Wesley Church Centre of the Church of Sanctuary award. ctbi.org.uk/event/church...

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Remembering Srebrenica 30th anniversary Commemorate 1990s Bosnian genocide which resulted from ethnic and religious hatred. - Hold a service on 6 July 2025 - Post statement of commemoration on your website - Hold interfaith event Resources available. ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Mary says: "If the Government could bring themselves to stop scapegoating and instead invest in bettering the situation for disabled people, then perhaps there would be less pressure on social and health services." Speak out against immoral, harmful cuts: act.church-poverty.org.uk/page/168153/...

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National Sports Sunday – 11 May 2025 Sports Chaplaincy UK & Ireland invites churches to celebrate and champion the incredible work God is doing through sport and wellbeing ministry (SWM). Sports Chaplaincy UK & Ireland is a Body in Association of @ctbi.bsky.social. ctbi.org.uk/event/nation...

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Faith leaders unite in moral call against child poverty Open letter to the co-chairs of the Ministerial Child Poverty Taskforce calling for greater action on child poverty has been signed by Dr Nicola Brady, CTBI, and senior faith leaders. ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Webinar “The Bishop of Rome and Christian Unity” kicks off series exploring Christian unity You can watch a recording of the first of a series of webinars on Christian unity from the World Council of Churches (WCC), “The Bishop of Rome and Christian Unity: www.oikoumene.org/news/webinar...

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I warmly welcome the appointment of Bishop Arun and Bishop Rosemarie as joint Lead Bishops for Racial Justice in the Church of England. This is a time to reflect on progress made, acknowledge the challenges ahead, and renew our commitment to eliminate racism. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

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Richard Reddie, CTBI's Director of Justice and Inclusion, will be contributing tomorrow's BBC Radio 4 Prayer for the Day at 5:43. It will be available on catch-up shortly after broadcast: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...

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DATE FOR THE DIARY: David Goodbourn Lecture 2025 20 May 2025, 7.30-9pm, via Zoom Just knowing: How do we create knowledge that does justice to marginalised voices? Guest speakers: - Dr Helen Cameron and - Revd Jane Day, Regent’s Park College, Oxford ctbi.org.uk/event/david-...

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"It is profoundly unjust that the costs of the increased risks in the world are borne not by those who are gaining the most, or even those who actively profit from these risks, but by the weakest in our society and across the globe." jpit.uk/repeatedly-t...

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Christian Unity in a Fragmenting World Listen to our General Secretary, Dr Nicola Brady, talk to Vicky Gibbens, UCB Radio, about CTBI's Lent reflections which explore the enduring relevance of first Church ecumenical council in Nicaea 1700 years ago. timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/2...

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This morning at #CTEForum2025 we've got more great speakers... Do watch or catch up on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@ChurchesEng...

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The gift of my neighbour: learning from diaspora communities 24 May 2025, 10:30am-4:30pm A day conference exploring some of the riches offered by Churches whose roots come from beyond the UK ctbi.org.uk/event/the-gi...

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Christians in the Holy Land: challenges and hopes Friends of the Holy Land, 31/3/25, 12 noon Bishop William Shomali, Patriarchal Vicar for Jerusalem and Palestine, on how the war and ceasefire conditions are affecting the daily life of Christians in the Holy Land. ctbi.org.uk/event/christ...

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Refugee Prayer Hour - Welcome Churches - Tonight! Julian Prior will share his insights and experience in supporting refugees and shaping national policies, helping us pray with greater understanding and purpose. Tonight – 17 March 2025 ⏰ 8:00-9:00pm 📍 Zoom welcomechurches.org/events/refug...

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If you are interested in #ChristianUnity and #ecumenism join our YouTube channel to watch some of the great speakers we've got at #CTEForum2025 from 17 to 19 March Check out the live streams and catch up here: www.youtube.com/@ChurchesEng... And follow the #CTEForum2025 hashtag #ChurchesTogether

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This week, using the CTBI Lenten resource ‘Christian Unity in a Fragmenting World’, we reflect on the Church as a wounded healer. Scripture passage: John 20: 24-29. For more information and to download the resource visit: ctbi.org.uk/resources/le...

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"May we walk in the light of Christ, bringing...unity where there is division." Catch up with CTE's @shermarafh.bsky.social on the Daily Service on BBC Radio 4 Shermara's reflection on 'God from God, Light from Light' is part of their Nicene Creed series www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #Nicaea2025

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David Goodbourn Lecture 2025 20 May 2025, 7.30-9pm, via Zoom Just knowing: How do we create knowledge that does justice to marginalised voices? Guest speakers: - Dr Helen Cameron, Regent’s Park College, Oxford - Revd Jane Day, Regent’s Park College, Oxford ctbi.org.uk/event/david-...

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We celebrate the opening and consecration of the new St Mary's Cathedral alongside our brothers and sisters from the Assyrian Church of the East cte.org.uk/new-acote-ca... It's a happy story of how a former Anglican church building continues to be at the heart of the community #ChurchesTogether

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SPRING 2025 MAGAZINE We share some of the responses and reflections emerging from different areas of our work, inc learning from the 2024 Irish Inter-Church Meeting. Plus we have a profile of CTBI trustee Gemma King and Tim Norwood @churchofengland.org ctbi.org.uk/publications...

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Don't miss out! 9pm tonight @mchshe.bsky.social on @channel4news.bsky.social & @fullfattv documentary on affordable credit w/ highlighting the need for a Fair Banking Act. We've been campaigning as part of @fbfacampaign.bsky.social - watch out for our new MP action launching! #FairBankingForAll

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REPORT Revd Maria Stuttaford, Curate, Parish of Denswood, reports on how St Mary’s Church, High Halden, marked Racial Justice Sunday. To "highlight the ongoing importance of taking greater action on racial justice in our church, community and world." ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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