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LENT 2026 REFLECTIONS Belonging in Christ: Offering a hope-filled vision of peace for all During Lent, reflect with us on the themes of identity-based conflict, barriers to belonging and the resulting pressures on relationships. Download resources: ctbi.org.uk/resources/lent…

"By building bridges, we don’t just share resources; we gain new perspectives on faith and mission..." - incoming @URC_Youth Moderator, Kacie Growing ecumenical relationships and understanding at the annual @UnitedReformed Church Youth Assembly cte.org.uk/urc-youth-asse… #ChurchesTogether #YoungEcumenists

Lent Week 5 – Leadership This week’s reflection from CTBI’s Lenten resource 'Belonging in Christ' invites us to reflect on leadership and the courage to live out our faith in society. Scripture: Matthew 5:1–12 ctbi.org.uk/resources/lent… #ctbi #lent2026

Keep up-to-date with the work of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland with our Spring 2026 Magazine. "At a time of escalating conflict and deteriorating relationships globally, we find many signs of hope in our work" - Dr Nicola Brady, @ctbi ctbi.org.uk/publications/c…

Sanctuary Sunday and Church of Sanctuary workshop 21 April 2026, 10-11.30am. Join us on this online workshop with Revd Dr Inderjit Bhogal to learn about: - Resources for Sanctuary Sunday - What is involved in becoming a Church of Sanctuary and more... ctbi.org.uk/event/sanctuar…

Apply now for a Young Adults @taize retreat in July 2026 The Council of Lutheran Churches is inviting Christians from CTE's other Member Churches to book places on their ecumenical retreat this summer cte.org.uk/clc-young-adul… Register before 15 March #YoungEcumenists

Lent Week 4 – Creating Spaces of Grace. Belonging in Christ: Offering a hope-filled vision of peace for all - this week’s theme invites us to reflect on how our faith shapes how we communicate and engage with others. Scripture passage: James 1:19-27 Visit: shorturl.at/y6u9m

David Goodbourn Lecture 14 May 2026, 7-9pm Palestine-Israel: A Catholic Perspective In the midst of violence and suffering in the Holy Land, we hear from Fr David Neuhaus, South African born Israeli Jesuit, and a prominent voice for justice and peace. ctbi.org.uk/event/david-go…

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Local faith leaders invited to join campaign, supported by @ctbi, calling on UK Government to reconsider suspension of Refugee Family Reunification Scheme, recognising that families belong together and that compassion and human dignity must shape policy. ctbi.org.uk/news-and-event…

Congratulations to @USPGglobal, the JustMoney Movement and the Student Christian Movement for the inspiring "Creating a fairer, greener world" event at Luther King College in Manchester. Great discussions on #CreationCare #RacialJustice #Intersectionality and #ForgiveUsOurDebts So much to reflect upon!

Lent Week 3 -this week's theme is ‘Reconciling identities and experiences’, inviting us to consider how, in a time of growing anger and division, the Church is called to a ministry of reconciliation. Scripture passage: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Visit: tinyurl.com/yc29emfv

The CTBI monthly Newsletter 'Witnessing Together' is out now featuring the latest news, resources and events from CTBI and its member networks. Read and subscribe: shorturl.at/OdpMd

Our Principal Officer for Mission and Evangelism Rev Dr Ben Aldous is in Copenhagen today! He's with Dr Nicola Brady from @CTBI. They're sharing with Scandinavian #ecumenists how the English church is enriched by the gift of Christians from across the world. #ChurchesTogether

Let us pray for God’s mercy and protection for all the people of the Middle East. Please pray especially for Archbishop Hosam and the whole Episcopal/Anglican Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East, including the Diocese of Iran. Anglican churches are caught up in this conflict in countries across the region. As they continue to follow Christ’s call to be peacemakers, may they be strengthened in the face of yet more trial. Around the Anglican Communion, let us hear and join this call to urgent prayer. May God protect the innocent from this violence and destruction, and may all parties uphold international law and return to negotiations. And for our Anglican sisters and brothers across the region: may God’s peace continue to guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

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

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: premier.plus/inspirational-…

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 @ChurchesHackney in East London, who faithfully work for Christian unity and serve their communities. cte.org.uk/ecumenical-res… #ChurchesTogether

Lent – Week 2 This week's CTBI Lent Reflections theme is 'The Hope of Belonging', inviting us to reflect on the difference between welcome and true belonging within our churches and communities. Scripture passage: Jeremiah 29:11 Visit: ctbi.org.uk/resources/lent…

Credo: Reflection on 'Creeds' After the 2025 Nicaea Anniversary Hear about fruits of the dialogue about 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, from two theologians and members of Inter Faith Theological Advisory Group. ctbi.org.uk/event/credo-re… youtu.be/fSK3LHRxAuk?si…

Will your church be joining @christian_aid & @CAFOD to share A Million Acts of Hope this May (13 to 20th)? Watch the webinar on Monday 23 February at 3pm to find out how to take part. Book your place: cte.org.uk/a-million-acts… #ChurchesTogether #AMillionActsOfHope