The Latest Unity News and Stories from Churches Together in England - April 2026

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One in Christ Jesus, engaged in God’s mission, empowered by the Spirit.
CTe-News April 2026
A note from the Editor: This month's e-newsletter is shorter than usual as, due to the Easter break, we weren't planning an edition. However, there are several stories we really wanted to share in a timely way before next month. So, please read on...
The May edition of CTe-News will be out in late May. 
 
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A Million Acts of Hope...on your doorstep

Help counter hate and division with A Million Acts of Hope. How can your church or Churches Together group help build community cohesion? Join the week of action from 13 to 20 May. Read more...
Don't miss...
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Churches warn over right to protest
Leaders from across the UK's faith communities urged MPs not to shut down lawful, conscience-led protest. Read more...
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Walking Humbly resources launch, 7 May
Is your church a place where people facing hunger and hardship can belong fully? Get the new resources from anti-poverty charity, Trussell Read more...
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"God with us" - Thy Kingdom Come 2026
Check out the updated ecumenical resources and videos for Thy Kingdom Come, which runs from Thursday 14 to Sunday 24 May. Read more...
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Society for Ecumenical Studies AGM 2026, 28 April
General Secretary of the World Methodist Council, Rev Dr Reynaldo Ferreira Leão Neto, will speak on 'Ecumenism within and without: a global perspective'. Read more...
Reflection of the month
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Ecumenism in a world of conflict: A witness of hope and universal love

CTE President for the Fourth Presidency Group and Head of the Lutheran Church in Great Britain, Bishop Paulina Hławiczka-Trotman, shares a timely reflection of the month. Read more...
Stories from across England
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Growing together in Boreham
Two congregations - one Anglican, one Pentecostal - come together in faith and friendship to serve their local Essex community. Read more...
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Delighting in diverse and dynamic ministry
A visit to the growing intercultural Local Ecumenical Partnership at St Paul's in Thamesmead, south-east London. Read more...
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Cultivating holy curiosity in a diverse church

Eastern Baptist Association Regional Team Minister, Rev David Mayne, reflects on how ecumenical encounter and theological openness deepen discipleship, enrich ministry, and strengthen Christian unity. Read more...
Update on...Mission
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Perhaps not ‘the quiet revival’, but God is at work across the churches
A reflection on CTE's fifth Learning to be Missionary Disciples Conference from Discipleship and Faith Formation Officer for the Methodist Church, Abi Jarvis. Read more...
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MA Prize in Mission and Evangelism 2026 closes on 30 April
Awarded for the best thesis around the themes of mission, evangelism and church planting in the UK context. Prize: £100 and journal publication. Read more...
And finally...
  • RESOURCES: Reaching Out in Love – Interreligious Dialogue toolkit from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) Read more...
  • WEBINAR: A common word between us and you - a discussion exploring Christian-Muslim dialogue. Hosted by CTBI. Thursday 30 April, 2-4pm. Book here...
  • WEBINARS: Find out about the Cinnamon Network Incubator and how to get a £20k grant for your social action project. 30 April and 5 May 7.30-8.30pm. Book here...
  • EVENT: National Sports Sunday is 10 May 2026. Share your plans with Sports Chaplaincy UK.
  • WEBINAR: The David Goodbourn Lecture: Palestine: Israel - A Catholic Perspective. Thursday 14 May at 7pm.  Book here...
  • ONLINE EVENT: Connecting and strengthening rural voices on poverty. Hosted by Church Action on Poverty. Thursday, 28 May at 10.30am. Book here...
  • RESOURCES: Tax Justice Sunday is 28 June this year, and resources are available from the JustMoney Movement. Read more..

Posted: April 2026