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Membership

Overview

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland has three different types of membership and two classes of associate membership. Members include the National Ecumenical Instruments (NEIs), national churches, and Christian organisations.

CTBI’s primary purpose is to support the churches of Britain and Ireland on our shared journey towards visible unity in Christ. We do this in a range of ways including regular meetings and events on different themes, providing a range of networks and working groups for in-depth engagement around areas that are shared strategic priorities, engaging in research and wider partnerships. We work in close partnership with the national ecumenical instruments for England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales to ensure that our British-Irish engagement meets unmet needs and adds value. Our wider membership of agencies and Bodies in Association helps connect member churches to faith-based organisations working in relevant areas.

Please see membership applications for details about the process for becoming a member.

 

Admission to Church Schools

If you are looking for information relating to church membership contained within school admission policies please see our notes on admissions to Church Schools.

National Ecumenical Instruments

Each nation has its own ‘churches together’ organisation:

National churches

 

Agencies

Agencies are self-governing charities, accountable to the churches and constitutionally linked to Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. They undertake work on the churches’ behalf that, for the most part, the churches are not doing separately for themselves.

Bodies in Association

Independent ecumenical organisations can join as Bodies in Association with Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.

Bodies in Association:

  • Have aims and basis consistent with those of the ecumenical instruments.
  • Have a broad presence, not confined to one locality or region, within at least one of the four nations of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
  • Have an inclusive membership, welcoming people from all denominations and traditions represented among the churches.
  • Have proper constitutional arrangements and accountable leadership.
  • Are among the leading organisations in their field.

The Bodies in Association at present are (external links):

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