Churches and Christian organisations are responding to events in Ukraine, including marking the anniversary of the invasion.
European Nationalism? Faith in Europe briefing (online) 18 January 2024
You are invited to join Faith in Europe to look at the issue of European nationalism – ways in which European identity can be shown in disturbing ways. How can faith communities across Europe respond to this? Faith in Europe will be welcoming Hans Kundnani, former Europe programme director at Chatham House and author of […]
Vacancy: General Secretary for Conference of European Churches
Full information from CEC about the vacancy can be downloaded. The Conference of European Churches (CEC) is in search of a new General Secretary, lay or ordained, with a passion for ecumenism and Europe, as well as the skill to take on a body doing excellent work that nevertheless believes it can do more in […]
Ecumenical Accompaniers wanted for 2024
Apply to be an Ecumenical Accompanier (human rights monitor) to serve in Palestine and Israel in 2024. Ecumenical Accompaniers (EAs) spend three months in Palestine and Israel witnessing and monitoring human rights violations and standing in solidarity with local peace activists. When they come home they give talks in their local communities and advocate for […]
“Oh little town of Bethlehem” – Palestinian Christians, Reality, Challenges and Prospects
Webinar: Wed 7 December 2022, 3pm. The world turns to Bethlehem during Christmas, but they have a fairytale image of the little town. However, this is a real community with real challenges. This webinar gives an insight into the reality and challenges of Palestinians and Palestinian Christians in the Holy Land. Revd Dr Munther […]
Worship material for peace on Korean Peninsula
Sunday 14 August 2022. Churches Together in Britain and Ireland’s Korea Group has contributed worship material towards the tenth Sunday after Pentecost, which is an opportunity to stand alongside those in the Korean Peninsula. The National Christian Council of Korea has challenged ecumenical partners to gather 100 million names on a petition calling for a […]
#WePrayForUkraine on Sunday Night Live
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland’s General Secretary, Nicola Brady, has shared a reflection and read the prayer written for #WePrayForUkraine as part of Premier’s Sunday Night Live (see above). On Sunday 3 April 2022, CTBI is joining with churches and faith-based organisations across Britain and Ireland to invite Christians to join together in an […]
Churches’ Refugee Network statement on Ukraine crisis
From Revd Dr John Perumbalath, The Bishop of Bradwell. I, alongside my colleagues who form the Churches’ Refugee Network (CRN), welcome the hospitality and generosity that Britons are showing to our Ukrainian brothers and sisters, at what must be a particularly dreadful time for anyone from that country. What is more, by offering to open […]
CTE Forum statements: conflict in Ukraine and refugees
CTE Forum is the broadest gathering of churches and Christian organisations in England, gathering 52 national member churches, Christian organisations and intermediate ecumenical bodies. Meeting at The Hayes, Swanwick from 14 – 16 March 2022, the Ukrainian crisis was an urgent priority alongside its planned programme considering ‘Reconciling Hope — A Broken Church for a […]
Eye witness stories from Palestine and Israel
With the situation in Ukraine dominating the headlines it is easy to forget what is happening elsewhere. With the easing of the pandemic and the reopening of Israel’s borders, EAPPI has updated its Eye Witness Stories website with an account of the challenging situation in the small Palestinian village of Zanuta on the West Bank. […]