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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
Pray24Brum will take place on the 24th and 25th January 2025 hosted by Trinity Birmingham. Now in its 11th year Pray24Brum is a special event in the Birmingham calendar and begins the new year building a canopy of prayer over the city. Each hour is led by a different group giving a patchwork feel to the event and … Read more
The Season of Creation is marked by Churches around the country – and the world – between 1 September and 4 October each year. The theme for the 2024 Season of Creation is ‘To hope and act with creation.’ During the Season of Creation we are encouraged to: pray, hope and act for a sustainable future engage in prophetic … Read more
Do you have a few hours to spare each week? Are you looking for a way to volunteer in the community? Are you, or your church, looking for a way to share the love of Jesus beyond its walls? CIGB Workplace Chaplaincy is an ecumenical charity which trains, places and supports voluntary workplace chaplains throughout … Read more
The Queen’s Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Educational has today announced the appointment of the Right Revd Anne Hollinghurst as its new Principal from September 2024. Bishop Anne, currently Bishop of Aston in the Church of England Birmingham, will succeed current Queen’s Principal Professor Clive Marsh, who will retire in the summer. Queen’s currently has 259 … Read more
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
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland have launched a website to provide a space for sharing of information and resources, in partnership with national ecumenical organisations including Churches Together in England. The website can be found HERE. Resources include: Hustings Guidance for Churches Black Church Political Mobilisation Joint Public Issues Team Election Resources CTBI General … Read more
A new fund which will help young adults (aged 18 to 35) to experience ecumenism outside England is now open for applications. Their experience can be study, pilgrimage, volunteering or any activity that promotes church unity. The ‘Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists’ Fund’ has been set up by Churches Together in England and the Snelson family … Read more
It has been announced that the next Church of England Bishop of Birmingham is to be the Revd Dr Michael Volland. You can read the full announcement HERE From Church of England Birmingham article: Of his nomination as Bishop of Birmingham, Michael said, “I am excited to be following the call of God to serve … Read more
The 2023 annual national Methodist Conference is taking place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel this week (Thursday 22 to Thursday 29 June inclusive. The Conference is the governing body of the Methodist Church, carrying responsibility for the government, discipline, management and administration of the life of the Methodist Church. 306 representatives and 24 associate … Read more