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Meet Pastor Dr Akpo Onduku

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

New Chair of Trustees for Churches Together in England

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

Education Sunday

Education Sunday 2024 – 8 September – Churches Together in England (cte.org.uk) Education Sunday is a special Sunday on which churches across England and Wales pray for all those who work in education, and pray for all those who learn. It has been celebrated for over 100 years. It is a time to think about … Read more

Churches Together in England Forum

From the Churches Together in England. Bringing together more than three hundred representatives of Member Churches, Intermediate Bodies, Co-ordinating Groups and Charities and Networks in Association, the Churches Together in England Forum is the broadest ecumenical gathering of Christians in England. The CTE Forum happens every three years and will take place from teatime on Monday 17 March to lunchtime on Wednesday … Read more

Churches Together in England seeking Chair of Trustees

  Churches Together in England (CTE) is looking for a creative and strategic leader to take on the role of Chair of Trustees. The successful candidate must identify with CTE’s mission to be a visible sign of the churches’ commitment to one another. Main responsibilities Providing leadership and guidance to the Board of Trustees in … Read more

Love God, Love your Neighbour

  This year, its 10th year #Pray24Brum returns to St Philips Cathedral, with the theme: Love God, Love your Neighbour. Over the 19th and 20th of January we shall be joined from Christians from all over the city for 24 hours of prayer celebrating our unity across different traditions. If you are interested in leading … Read more

Shine Your Light

The ‘Shine Your Light’ initiative is calling on Christians to unite in towns, villages and cities across the UK in order to take the Gospel message outdoors in the run-up to Christmas. ‘Shine Your Light’ will run over the weekend of Saturday 16/Sunday 17 December, with an emphasis on community events and activities on the Saturday. … Read more

West Midlands leaders’ summit

Building on the success of the summit held in October 2022, over 20 senior leaders and representatives of West Midlands Churches participated in a second leaders’ summit on Sunday 1 and Monday 2 October 2023 at the Woodbrooke Centre in Birmingham. At the gathering, the leaders spent significant time in prayer and conversation on issues … Read more