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Prayer for Easter
24 March 2015Prayer: Korean Christian Federation and National Council of Churches in Korea
Conference of European Churches
24 March 2015Churches grieve the news of a serious plane accident in the French Alps
Christians Aware
20 March 2015Find out about the Christians Aware Pilgrimage 2015 (PDF)
Churches' Refugee Network
18 March 2015Providing Sanctuary in an Age of Austerity - A Christian Response
The World is My Neighbour - Bossey and a New Ecumenism
12 March 2015Read the overview by Director of the Bossey Ecumenical Institute, Fr Ioan Sauca
The Church: Towards a Common Vision - Study Guide
10 March 2015Investigate the place of the Church in God's plan and re-imagine Church unity
Ebola crisis response
6 March 2015Read how progress is being made in the latest WCC Ebola Response newsletter
Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme Palestine/Israel
5 March 2015Apply to be an Ecumenical Accompanier in 2016 - closing date 24 April 2015
General Election 2015
3 March 2015Latest resources include the Black Church Political Mobilisation
Churches Together in England
3 March 2015CT E-news including details of the churches 2015 General Election coverage
Lent study 2015
27 February 2015Exhibition - In the Wilderness: Preparing for Public Service
Ecumenical Pop Up Monastery
19 February 2015Join the first women's European ecumenical Pop Up Monastery
Church statements on killing of Coptic Christians in Libya
18 February 2015Churches united condemning killings and offering sympathy to families
Flame 2 - National Catholic Youth event
17 February 2015Book now for Flame 2, Saturday 7 March 2015
Lent study 2015
16 February 2015Investigate the additional resources for our Lent study
Conference of European Churches
16 February 2015CEC condemns Copenhagen shootings
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2015
16 February 2015Report on Week of Prayer service held in Seoul's Myungdong Cathedral
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
6 February 2015Archbishop of Canterbury sets out a vision of The Good Economy
General Election 2015
2 February 2015Our dedicted website for the 2015 General Election is now LIVE
General Election 2015
28 January 2015Download a 2020 vision for the Good Society, plus running a hustings guide
Christian Aid
26 January 2015Christian Aid at 70 - interactive timeline with posters, photos and videos
Mission
26 January 2015Church Planting Forum 2015, 11th February, The Bridge, Solihull
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
23 January 2015People with mental health problems more likely to have benefits stopped
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2015
20 January 2015Report and sermon from the service for Church leaders at Lambeth Palace
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2015
19 January 2015Watch Sunday's televised service with Church leaders from across Ireland
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2015
16 January 2015Church leaders across Ireland join in televised service on Sun 18 January
World Church
16 January 2015Read the report on CTBI's visit to Sri Lanka in October 2014
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
9 January 2015Christian Aid becomes a Living Wage employer
Churches Together in England
7 January 2015CT E-news including resources for Education Sunday
Environment and Climate Change
5 January 2015Christian Ecology Link renames as Green Christian
Ebola crisis response
19 December 2014Read the second Ecumenical Ebola Response newsletter from the WCC
UK Bossey Network
17 December 2014Reports from The World is My Neighbour - Bossey and a New Ecumenism
Environment and Climate Change
15 December 2014Lack of progress made in UN Climate talks - Christian Aid
Holocaust Memorial Day
12 December 201470 candles for 70 years - find your nearest event with the interactive map
Environment and Climate Change
11 December 2014WCC member churches commit to climate justice at UN conference
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
8 December 2014All-Party Parliamentary Group Inquiry Report on Hunger and Food Poverty
Churches Together in England
8 December 2014CT E-news with details of Churches Together in England annual report
Current issues
4 December 2014Police and Church partner to combat human trafficking
Current issues
3 December 2014Faith leaders sign Global Freedom Network declaration on human slavery
Theology and Unity
1 December 2014Pope Francis & Patriarch Bartholomew sign declaration on Christian unity
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2015
28 November 2014Download the All Age resource for The Well is Deep
General Election 2015
27 November 2014Preparing for the General Election: a 2020 vision of the Good Society
Ebola crisis response
27 November 2014Find out how the churches are responding, plus prayers from Christian Aid
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
26 November 2014Resource for churches who want to be inclusive of those in poverty
Environment and Climate Change
26 November 2014Eco-Congregation Ireland resource encourages action on climate change
Hope 2014
26 November 2014Churches invited to bring communities together with carol services
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
24 November 2014New report shows poorest continue to be hit hardest
Holocaust Memorial Day
19 November 2014Stephen Fry and British artists launch Memory Makers project
Research into disability and Christianity
19 November 2014Research aims to help churches improve inclusion for disabled people
Prisons Week
18 November 2014Symposium: Interrogating overrepresentation of black people in prisons
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
18 November 2014Regulators to tackle payday lenders following church campaigning
Advent
18 November 2014Download the bilingual Living Upside Down resource from the Methodist Church
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
14 November 2014Archbishop of Canterbury launches To Your Credit financial initiative
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
13 November 2014Belfast church wins first ever UK Christian Social Action Award
Housing Justice
13 November 2014Housing Justice seeks a Faith in Affordable Housing Project Coordinator
Holocaust Memorial Day
12 November 2014Download resources for Holocaust Memorial Day 2015 - Keep the Memory Alive
Churches Together in England
12 November 2014Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2015
11 November 2014Read original commentaries for the 8 days including questions and prayers
David Goodbourn
11 November 2014Tributes to David Goodbourn, former General Secretary of CTBI
Environment and Climate Change
7 November 2014Hope for the Future seeking churches in 2015 target constituencies
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
7 November 2014Using Ethical Investment to Close the Gap: Fair Pay - ECCR report
Environment and Climate Change
6 November 2014Song of the Prophets: A global theology on climate change - Christian Aid
Asylum and Refugees
6 November 2014Refugees: Misery or Hope? - Christians Aware annual conference 2015
Environment and Climate Change
6 November 2014Christian Ecology Link annual members' meeting and workshop
Inter-Religious
5 November 2014The Cadbury Lectures 2014: Is the New Testament Anti-Jewish?
Inherit the Earth
5 November 2014Poverty a scandal that can be overcome - review of Barbara Butler's book
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
5 November 2014FoodStore Network to offer support for church based food banks
Current issues
4 November 2014Anglican Communion consultation on anti-trafficking and slavery
China
30 October 2014Insight into Occupy Central in Hong Kong and the interfaith initiative to find peace
Theology and Unity
28 October 2014History made - Anglicans and Oriental Orthodox agree on Christ's incarnation
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
27 October 2014Two sides of the same coin: poverty North and South, 8 November, Manchester
Christianity in the Middle East
27 October 2014Middle East without Christians 'unthinkable' - Pope Francis
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
27 October 2014Church of Scotland demands government prioritises eradication of food poverty
Theology and Unity
21 October 2014Reflection on World Council of Churches Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace
Environment and Climate Change
20 October 2014Irish churches urged to join International Day of Prayer for Climate Justice
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
17 October 2014Just Money: How Catholic Social Teaching can Redeem Capitalism
Current issues
17 October 2014Church of Scotland supports campaign against human trafficking
Glasgow Churches Together
15 October 2014Glasgow Churches Together Forthcoming Events 2014 (PDF)
Christianity in the Middle East
14 October 2014Evangelicals and Christian Presence in the East - conference report
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2015
13 October 2014Download Powerpoint presentations for the Week of Prayer
Christianity in the Middle East
10 October 2014Christianity in the Contemporary Middle East conference - 1 Nov 2014, London
Alternative funding and advice
9 October 2014For Common Cause: crowdsourcing to help 'underserved' build micro-enterprises
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
9 October 2014Archbishop of Canterbury in IMF/World Bank panel on ethics and finance
Current issues
9 October 2014To be Silent is to be Unfaithful - Church of Scotland human trafficking resource
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
7 October 2014Church leaders seek clarity on implications of welfare reform in Northern Ireland
Economic crisis - poverty
7 October 2014Help create a vision of a Good Society on Poverty Action Sunday
Churches Together in England
7 October 2014Latest E-news, including the Interfaith Declaration on Climate Change
Christianity in the Middle East
6 October 2014Middle East: Our Role in Their Conflict? panel discussion with Gen Sec of WCC
Inter-Religious
3 October 2014Book now for Cacophony or Conversation? The Bible and Inter Faith Dialogue
Theology and Unity
3 October 2014Christian Unity since Vatican II - conference, Sat 15 Nov 2014, London
Lent study 2015
2 October 2014Walk and pray with Christians of the Middle East with our Lent study
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2015
1 October 2014Create your own Week of Prayer material with the Word versions of our resources
Theology and Unity
29 September 2014Working with Receptive Ecumenism for County & National Ecumenical Officers
Good Society
25 September 2014Building a Good Society: Embracing Difference? Corrymeela & St Ethelburga's
Christianity in the Middle East
24 September 2014Islamic State cannot be defeated by military action alone, say Church leaders
Environment and Climate Change
24 September 2014Pray and Fast for the Climate launch service - 1 Nov 2014, London
Mission
23 September 2014Read about the achievements of More Than Gold during the Commonwealth Games
Environment and Climate Change
23 September 2014Interfaith declaration on climate change at WCC and Religions for Peace conference
Christian Aid
22 September 2014Join Christian Aid online 4 November 2014, 6.30pm, for a service of thanksgiving
Environment and Climate Change
19 September 2014London Climate March, 21 Sept, ahead of UN Climate Summit in New York
Scotland's referendum
19 September 2014Church of Scotland post referendum service of reconciliation - 21 Sept, Edinburgh
Theology and Unity
16 September 2014WCC: Young theologians explore ways of furthering ecumenical formation
Theology and Unity
15 September 2014WCC: Church organizations explore ways of strengthening relationships
Current issues
12 September 2014Churches campaign for abolition of Trident ahead of Peacemaking Sunday
Irish Council of Churches
12 September 2014Vacancy: Finance and Administration Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Christianity in the Middle East
11 September 2014Bishop Angaelos calls for collaboration on Middle East religious freedom
Christianity in the Middle East
11 September 2014Congregational Federation make call to prayer for kidnapped aid worker
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2015
9 September 2014Leaders notes available for next year's order of service
Christianity in the Middle east
5 September 2014WCC calls for increased humanitarian response in Northern Iraq
Action of Churches Together in Scotland
3 September 2014Still Pilgrims Together conference 11 Oct 2014 - information and booking
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2015
3 September 2014Resources are available for next year's Week of Prayer - The Well is Deep
Peacemaking Sunday
3 September 2014Download resources for Peacemaking Sunday from Joint Public Issues Team
Christianity in the Middle east
1 September 2014Urgent appeal from Church leaders in Lebanon and Syria to the world Church
Churches Together in England
28 August 2014Latest E-news, including statements, prayers and resources on Middle East
Churches' Refugee Network
27 August 2014Wales Migration Partnership publishes briefings on migration and asylum in Wales
Racial Justice Sunday 2014
27 August 2014Welsh/English resource pack for Racial Justice Sunday 2014 available
Racial Justice Sunday 2014
22 August 2014Download the resource pack for Racial Justice Sunday 2014
Christianity in the Middle East
20 August 2014Bishop Angaelos interviewed on BBC TV about crisis for Christians in Middle East
Christianity in the Middle East
20 August 2014WCC: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew speaks against violence in Iraq
Christianity in the Middle East
20 August 2014Statement by Bishop Angaelos on Iraq, Syria and the Middle East
Criminal justice
18 August 2014Find out about Prisons Week 2014 - 'Building Hope'
Action of Churches Together in Scotland (ACTS)
13 August 2014Prayers and liturgical material for Scotland's independence referendum
Theology and Unity
12 August 2014Anglicans and Oriental Orthodox Churches' theological breakthrough
Churches Together in England
12 August 2014Latest CT E-news includes a unifying prayer
Crisis in Iraq
8 August 2014World Council of Churches calls for urgent action in Iraq
Crisis in Iraq
8 August 2014Pope Francis: Appeal for Iraqi Christians
Environment and Climate Change
7 August 2014Download prayers of intercession for Creation Time 2014
Inter-Religious
6 August 2014Conference: "Cacophony or Conversation? The Bible and Inter Faith Dialogue"
Current issues
5 August 2014Highlight the plight of modern-day slaves on Freedom Sunday, 19 October 2014
More Than Gold 2014
23 July 2014Commonwealth Games open tonight - watch this update on MTG campaign
Environment and Climate Change
23 July 2014Download resources for Creation Time 2014
World Council of Churches
22 July 2014WCC expresses concern over exodus of Christian community in Mosul, Iraq
Theology and Unity
18 July 2014Archbishop of Canterbury writes to ecumenical partners about women bishops
Theology and Unity
18 July 2014Catholic Church statement: Women Bishops - Church of England
Current issues
16 July 2014Assisted Dying Bill: Archbishops sign faith leaders' statement
Inter-Religious
10 July 2014Download discussion papers from the Inter Faith Theological Advisory Group
Current issues
9 July 2014World Council of Churches calls on churches to work towards nuclear free world
Churches Together in England
8 July 2014Latest CT E-news includes reflection on Receptive Ecumenism conference
World War I Centenary
7 July 2014Download free ebooks relating to the commemoration of World War I
Environment and Climate Change
4 July 2014World Council of Churches announces Interfaith Summit on Climate Change
Inter-Religious
3 July 2014Download the Interfaith Week report: Celebrating 2013 and planning for 2014
Theology and Unity
1 July 2014Methodist Church makes commitment to enhance unity with Church of England
Current issues
1 July 2014Quakers reject recommendations of Trident Commission
Environment and Climate Change
26 June 2014How does climate change affect human rights?
Christianity: continuity, presence and conflict
26 June 2014Download the Powerpoint presentation from the Friends of the Holy Land
Environment and Climate Change
25 June 2014Christian Aid calls on parties to make climate manifesto pledge
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
24 June 2014Living Wage Commission report says 1M can be lifted out of low pay
Christian Aid
23 June 2014Iraq Crisis Appeal - Help the 500,000 men, women and children who have fled
More Than Gold 2014
23 June 2014With 30 days to the Commonwealth Games, have you registered an event?
Churches' Refugee Network
19 June 2014Refugees welcomed by 2015's first-time voters according to new research
Current issues
16 June 2014Archbishop Welby and Pope Francis recommit to struggle against modern slavery
Churches' Refugee Network
16 June 2014Day of remembrance of persons who died at European borders - 22 June
Action by Christians Against Torture
13 June 2014Join Christians around the world to pray for victims of torture on 26 June
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
13 June 2014Poverty Truth Commission demands action on low wage economy
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
12 June 2014Churches respond to Government's draft Child Poverty Strategy
Theology and Unity
10 June 2014Archbishop of Canterbury's message to Receptive Ecumenism conference
Churches Together in England
9 June 2014Latest CT E-news includes Pentecost message from the Presidents of CTE
Theology and Unity
6 June 2014Church councils reflect on spirit of Christian unity in a time of change - WCC
Churches Together in England
6 June 2014Pentecost Message from the Presidents of Churches Together in England
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
5 June 2014International Fairness Conference with Archbishop of York - 9 June 2014
Current issues
3 June 2014Conference: Gambling: Sin, Vice or Legitimate Leisure Activity?
Christianity: continuity, presence and conflict
30 May 2014Download the Bible studies from CTBI's recent conference
Good Society project
30 May 2014Read the reports of the project launch and watch the presentations
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
27 May 2014Church credit union may establish whole new financial sector in society
Theology and Unity
27 May 2014Common declaration from Pope and Ecumenical Patriarch positive - WCC
Good Society project
23 May 2014Watch the video of Cardinal Vincent Nichols' keynote address
Good Society project
22 May 2014Read the keynote address from Cardinal Vincent Nichols at the launch event
Current issues
16 May 2014British Black Churches back legislation to outlaw modern day slavery
Inter-Religious
16 May 2014WCC materials for those engaged in ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue
World War I Commemoration
15 May 2014New Church of England website features events, stories, history and resources
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
13 May 2014Poverty Truth Commission: Turning up the volume on poverty - 21 June, Glasgow
Environment and Climate Change
13 May 2014Operation Noah's supporters' day and AGM - 7 June 2014, Birmingham
Mission
12 May 2014Support Christian Aid Week and help those whose lives have been torn apart by war
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
12 May 2014Explore issues relating to growth in foodbanks with Faith in Foodbanks resource
European elections 2014
9 May 2014Read Faith in Europe's reflection on the European elections
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2014
8 May 2014Download resources for observing Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at Pentecost
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
7 May 2014Report: role of civil society in tackling UK poverty (inc Trussell Trust and CAP)
Churches Together in England
7 May 2014Latest CT E-news includes extract from John Bradley's My Journey with LEPs
Criminal justice
6 May 2014Faith and Criminal Justice event, South Bank University, 15 May 2014
Current issues
30 April 2014Church leaders pushing government to make progress on disarmament
CTBI Conference 2014
29 April 2014Follow our conference addressing issues facing Christians in the Middle East
Theology and Unity
28 April 2014Messy Church is 10 years old - report and ecumenical resources
Theology and Unity
25 April 2014Ecumenical Two Cathedrals Service at Pentecost, Liverpool Sunday 8 June
Good Society project
22 April 2014Book your place for the Good Society launch event - 21 May 2014, London
World Council of Churches
17 April 2014World Council of Churches asks churches to pray for peace in Ukraine
Churches Together in England
17 April 2014Passiontide and Easter Message from the Presidents of CTE
Good Society project
16 April 2014Undertake your own Good Society research with our toolkit
News on poverty, debt and the financial crisis
16 April 201440 bishops and 600 Church leaders call for urgent action on food poverty
European elections 2014
14 April 2014Why Christians should vote in the European elections - explore key issues
Theology and Unity
11 April 2014Discover resources to reflect and pray on the experience of World War I
Theology and Unity
11 April 2014Report on Anglican-Pentecostal Consultation, High Leigh 7-8th April 2014
Alternative funding and advice
10 April 2014Nominate a local good cause for Lloyds Bank Community Fund 2014
Help those who are suffering hardship in the Philippines, Syria, India and elsewhere with prayers and financial support
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