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One in Christ Jesus, engaged in God’s mission, empowered by the Spirit.
CTe-News February 2026
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New Orthodox President for Churches Together in England

Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate of the Armenian Apostolic (Orthodox) Church in Great Britain and Ireland, has been nominated to this role. Read more...
Don't miss...
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Encouraging ecumenical explorers
Christians aged 18 to 35 years old from our national Member Churches are invited to apply for a grant from The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund. Read more... 
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Lent resources 2026
Last-minute inspiration! Seasonal prayers, devotionals, Bible studies and more from our national Member Churches and partner organisations. Collected together in one place. Explore the resources...
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40acts 2026: A fresh invitation to live generously this Lent
Stewardship’s generosity challenge flips Lent's traditional idea on its head to focus instead on giving things away. Read more...
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A Million Acts of Hope
Faith groups and charities are planning a 'week of action' from 13 to 20 May. Sign up for the introductory webinar on 23 February. Read more...
Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund grant reports
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‘Once in a lifetime’
Joshua Townson received a grant from CTE's Snelson Fund to support his participation in the prestigious Global Ecumenical Theological Institute and the World Council of Churches Faith and Order Conference. Read more...
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Encountering God
University student Jemima Bailey travelled from West Yorkshire to the ecumenical community of Taizé in Southern France supported by a grant from The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund. Read more...
Reflection of the month
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Love me with my essentials!

Dr Marcus Chilaka, the National Pastor for Ecumenism at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), UK, shares his reflection of the month for February. Read more...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity stories
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My Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026
General Secretary of Churches Together in England, Bishop Mike Royal, shares the events of a whistle-stop week. Read more...
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Mr Fessey’s class visit St Michael’s
The story of how a Catholic primary school and the Anglican parish church worked together during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Read more...
Library corner
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Home-grown Youth Work: Keeping Young People Safer in Private Dwellings – a review

CTE Head of Operations, Ben Cross, reviews this book edited by David Howell. Read more...
Spotlight on...
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Rural Missioner’s Guild launched
Hosted by the Arthur Rank Centre, this is a new, ecumenical, prayerful initiative supporting rural churches, communities, and those who serve within them. Read more...
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Ecumenical resurgence in Hackney
Exciting times in East London as churches in the borough come together to pray, worship and serve their community. Read more...
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Introducing Houses of Light
Dr Rebekah Brettle, the Founder and CEO of Houses of Light, formerly the Neighbourhood Prayer Network, shares the story behind their new vision and name. Read more...
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Child Protection Authority consultation
Churches and faith groups are invited to respond to the UK government's consultation before it closes on 5 March 2026. Read more...
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World Christianity and Mission: A symposium
Join international scholars on 17 April to discuss three new books examining the intersection between World Christianity and mission. In-person or online. Read more...
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ICYMI: Racial Justice Sunday 2026
This year's ecumenical resources, coordinated by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, are on the theme of 'Love Your Neighbour'. Read more...
And finally...
  • EVENT: Are the ‘Living Stones’ still alive? The Christians of the Middle East. In-person/online from 7-9pm on Thursday, 19 February in London, W8. More info...
  • LAUNCH WEBINAR: Thy Kingdom Come 2026 - a new theme 'God With Us' and new ecumenical prayer resources. Tuesday, 24 February at 10am. Book here...
  • WEBINAR: Faith, Money and Justice: Reclaiming community wealth and transforming systems in the Black church tradition from JustMoney Movement Thursday, 26 February 6–7pm. Book here...
  • SUMMIT:  ChurchWorks is bringing churches and government together for social good. Friday 27 February 9am-5pm, Central London. Find out more...
  • WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: On Friday 6 March join the global ecumenical movement led by Christian women. The 2026 materials come from Nigeria and are on the theme I Will Give You Rest: Come. Read more...
  • CONFERENCE: 'Healing From Conflict'.  Hosted by the Fellowship of Reconciliation and other Christian peace charities. 24 to 26 April, Milton Keynes. Find out more...
  • DISCOUNT CODE: Use 26CTE25 for 25% off a new membership of the independent safeguarding charity Thirtyone:eight. Join here... 
 
Posted: February 2026