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Christians in Parliament
15 May 2013
Christians in Parliament encourages Church leaders to meet their MPs 
Enough Food For Everyone IF campaign
14 May 2013
Register for the Big IF rally in Belfast on 15 June ahead of G8 summit
Christian Aid Week
13 May 2013
Take part in Christian Aid Week - resources, prayers and stories link to external website
Hope in Troubled Times
7 May 2013
Follow CTBI's annual conference on Twitter 8-9 May 2013
Racial Justice Sunday 2013
30 April 2013
Download the resource pack - Dreams of the 'Beloved Community'
Poverty, debt and the financial crisis
25 April 2013
Use of emergency food banks more than doubled in Scotland in last year
Theology and Unity
25 April 2013
Durham University to provide theology awards for 4 church denominations link to external website
Churches' Refugee Network
25 April 2013
Divided Families: submission to All Party Parliamentary Group on Migration
Environment and Climate Change
24 April 2013
C of E encourages parishes to sign up for national energy audit  
Ecumenical response to the Boston Marathon bombing
24 April 2013
How the Massachusetts Council of Churches is handling the aftermath link to external website
Crisis in Syria
23 April 2013
Request for prayers for Orthodox Archbishops kidnapped in Syria
Racial Justice Sunday 2013
23 April 2013
Watch Dr Martin Luther King Jr's historic speech - part of this year's resources
Enough Food For Everyone IF campaign
22 April 2013
Big IF London event on 8 June begins 10 day campaign before G8 summit  
Job Vacancy
18 April 2013
CTBI is recruiting a Director of World Church Programmes
Current issues
18 April 2013
Catholic Church urges support for 'One of Us' human embryo campaign  
Glasgow Churches Together
18 April 2013
Ecumenical Officer sought for Glasgow Churches Together link to external website
Racial Justice Sunday 2013
15 April 2013
Find out about this year's RJ Sunday theme based on Martin Luther King Jr
Poverty, debt and the financial crisis
15 April 2013
Church Urban Fund guide to UK welfare reforms 2010-2017  
Churches Together in England
15 April 2013
Download the lastest CT E-news, including reflection on the Lord's Supper link to external website
Churches' Refugee Network
4 April 2013
EU figures show UK receives 8% of asylum applications in Europe
Poverty, debt and the financial crisis
4 April 2013
Churches ‘deeply disappointed' at Government's defence of benefit cuts
Churches' Refugee Network
28 March 2013
London Legal Walk 2013 helps provide funding for access to justice for all
News from the Churches
27 March 2013
Archbishops of Dublin to lead Good Friday ecumenical procession link to external website
Churches' Refugee Network
26 March 2013
CRN at Asylum Justice & Release team building & training
Lent 2013 study
26 March 2013
Listen again to the Revd Martin Turner on BBC Radio 4 Sunday Worship
Enough Food For Everyone IF campaign
22 March 2013
UK Government to keep promise to spend 0.7% of national income on aid
Poverty, debt and the financial crisis
20 March 2013
Help to fight UK food poverty by joining the ‘Help Crack UK Hunger' Easter Appeal
Digital mission and ministry
19 March 2013
Find out about Internet Evangelism Day - Sunday 21 April 2013
Lent 2013 study
18 March 2013
Listen again to 'Saved from Death' BBC R4 introduced by Archbishop of Armagh
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2013
18 March 2013
Are you observing the Week of Prayer at Pentecost? Download our resources
Lent 2013 study
15 March 2013
BBC R4 Sunday 8.10am - Revd Richard Clarke reflects on 'Saved from death'
Enough Food For Everyone IF campaign
15 March 2013
New celebrity campaign video ahead of the Budget
Churches Together in England
15 March 2013
Download the lastest CT E-news, including WCC's 'convergence text' link to external website
WCC 10th Assembly - South Korea 2013
13 March 2013
Share your preparations and comments on the assembly on Facebook
Churches' Refugee Network
12 March 2013
CRN at the Hertfordshire Justice & Peace Network Day
Poverty, debt and the financial crisis
11 March 2013
Church of Scotland welcomes OFT's final report on payday lenders
Lent 2013 study
11 March 2013
Listen again to Dean Vivienne Faull reflecting upon Singing in the Wilderness
Churches' Refugee Network
8 March 2013
CRN conference 2013 - Also Human: Who gets included in Britain today?
World Council of Churches
7 March 2013
WCC publishes 'convergence text' The Church: Towards a Common Vision link to external website
Mission
6 March 2013
Live Below the Line campaign supporting Enough Food for Everyone IF
Economic crisis - news
1 March 2013
Report - Lies about poverty: shattering the myths
Mission
28 February 2013
Monday 4 March - IF Scotland event: Land Grabs and the Highland Clearances
Mission
28 February 2013
Have you seen church resources for Enough Food for Everyone IF campaign?  
Fairtrade Fortnight
27 February 2013
Congratulations to Scotland for becoming a Fair Trade nation link to external website
Inherit the Earth
26 February 2013
Read this review of Barbara Butler's new book Inherit the Earth?
Lent 2013 study
25 February 2013
Listen again to Rev Dr Stephen Wigley reflecting on 'Guided by God's Law'
Environment and Climate Change
20 February 2013
Joint statement calls for Govt to commit to near carbon-free power by 2030
Lent 2013
18 February 2013
Listen again to Nicholas Sagovsky reflecting on 'Rescued through Water'
Mission
15 February 2013
IF world hunger campaign asks you to email your MP ahead of the Budget
Economic crisis - poverty
15 February 2013
New child poverty measure ‘fatally flawed', say churches
Environment and Climate Change
15 February 2013
Shrinking the Footprint calls on congregations to support Climate Week
Churches Together in England
15 February 2013
Download the lastest CT E-news, including Women's World Day of Prayer link to external website   
Joint Public Issues Team
13 February 2013
Watch the video of the Think Speak Act conference 2013 on CT Connect link to external website
Inter-Religious
12 February 2013
Read Peter Colwell's talk Jewish-Christian relations - continuing the dialogue
Lent 2013 study
12 February 2013
Download the Welsh/English study guide for our Lent course with BBC radio
Luther King House Educational Trust
11 February 2013
Wanted: Chair of the Board for this ecumenical centre for ministry training
Enough Food For Everyone IF campaign
8 February 2013
IF Scottish Manifesto presented to Scots party leaders
Theology and Unity
8 February 2013
Find out about the World Council of Churches 10th Assembly Oct/Nov 2013  
Lent
8 February 2013
Corrymeela - Lenten Pilgrimage for peace (PDF) 
Theology and Unity
8 February 2013
CEC and its mission in a changing Europe - CEC Assembly 2013
Inter-Religious
7 February 2013
Discussion - Jews and Christians: Is there any point in continuing the dialogue?
Environment and Climate Change
5 February 2013
Operation Noah calls for Government to change direction on energy policy
Lent 2013 study
31 January 2013
Lent study with BBC radio now available to read online as well as download
Economic crisis - poverty
28 January 2013
Support Poverty & Homelessness Action Week, 26 Jan - 3 Feb 2013
Enough Food For Everyone IF campaign
24 January 2013
100 churches and charities have launched a campaign to end world hunger
Inherit the Earth?
24 January 2013
How close are we to achieving the 2015 Millennium Development Goals?
Lent 2013
23 January 2013
Find out who is preaching Sunday Worship on BBC R4 for our Lent course
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2013
16 January 2013
Show your support for Christian unity on Twitter using the #wpcu2013 hashtag
Holocaust Memorial Day
9 January 2013
How Rabbis and black clergy are building bridges between communities
Lent 2013
8 January 2013
Download the study guide for our Lent course - This is our story: journeys in faith
Christian Aid
19 December 2012
Christian Aid launches movement to inspire young people to tackle injustice link to external website
Churches Together in England
14 December 2012
Download latest CT E-news, including reflection on disagreements link to external website   
Christian Aid
11 December 2012
Dr Rowan Williams to become new chair of Christian Aid board link to external website
Lent course 2013
4 December 2012
Download the text-only large print version of our study guide
Economic crisis
4 December 2012
Churches urge Government to show respect for the poorest
Crisis in Syria
30 November 2012
Day of Prayer for the Middle East - 4 December 2012
Holocaust Memorial Day
30 November 2012
Download the resource pack for Holocaust Memorial Day 2013
Current issues
26 November 2012
Catholic Church in Scotland responds to Religious Hate Crime statistics
Economic crisis - news
26 November 2012
Church of England has backed the Living Wage   
Economic crisis - news
19 November 2012
Catholic Church endorses the Living Wage ahead of C of E debate
Churches Together in England
19 November 2012
November's CTE E-News including Dame Mary Tanner's reflection link to external website
Lent course 2013
14 November 2012
Find out about our Lent course for 2013 - This is our story: Journeys of faith
Free website for Churches Together Groups
9 November 2012
Guide to the system, plus how to automatically add Week of Prayer content
More Than Gold 2014
7 November 2012
Get ready for a More Than Gold campaign for the Commonwealth Games
Remembrance Sunday
2 November 2012
Images from our Powerpoint presentation are now available on Pinterest
Poverty, debt and the financial crisis
1 November 2012
Resources for churches for Living Wage Week, 4-10 November  
Joint Public Issues Team
1 November 2012
Sign up for Think Speak Act: equipping Christians for mission and justice link to external website   
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
1 November 2012
View photos from our China Online Study Centre on Pinterest link to external website
Crisis in Syria
31 October 2012
Report from A Gathering for Syria
Environment and climate change
31 October 2012
Operation Noah Annual Lecture - 21 November, London  
Christian Aid
29 October 2012
Download report Rethinking Global Development Goals post-2015 link to external website
Churches Together in England
29 October 2012
Reports, pictures and other resources from the CTE Forum 2012 link to external website
Advent
25 October 2012
Resource from Church of Scotland, Christian Aid and ALTERnativity
Criminal justice
25 October 2012
Prisons Week 2012 is 18-24 Nov and Prisoners Week (Scotland) 18-25 Nov
Holocaust Memorial Day
24 October 2012
Public consultation on the nature and purpose of the commemoration  
Bible Society
24 October 2012
Don't forget 28 October is Bible Sunday link to external website
Crisis in Syria
24 October 2012
A Gathering for Syria - 30 October, Edinburgh  
Church in Wales
24 October 2012
Proposals published for unity in Wales link to external website   
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
23 October 2012
Follow us on the Pinterest and Google+ social networks link to external website
Mission
23 October 2012
Following the missionary Spirit: going forward with fresh expressions link to external website
Theology and Unity
22 October 2012
URC and Methodist Church explore greater joint working link to external website
Economic crisis - poverty
19 October 2012
Resources available to download for Poverty & Homelessness Action Week
Current issues
18 October 2012
17 Nov - Created by God, treated like slaves: human trafficking in Scotland   
World Council of Churches
18 October 2012
Welsh churches: 'The Gathering' - Christian unity is intrinsic to God's grace link to external website
Economic crisis - news
17 October 2012
Video and blog looks back on the Tax Justice Bus Tour
Advent
17 October 2012
Advent resources from WCC - meditations, stories and songs on peace
Dispossession Project
16 October 2012
Newly released: explore issues of human injustice in Prison House  
Churches Together in England
15 October 2012
Download October's CTE E-News, with Swanwick declaration reflection link to external website
Environment
12 October 2012
100th Scotland Eco-Congregation Award Celebration
Environment
11 October 2012
Government's green credentials on trial over draft Energy Bill
Current issues
11 October 2012
Churches challenge Foreign Secretary on US drone strikes
Mission
8 October 2012
2012 was largest-ever Church engagement with an Olympics
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2013
3 October 2012
Extra material for an All Age service now available
Racial Justice Sunday
2 October 2012
Still to celebrate RJ Sunday? Remaining resources available at 75% off
More Than Gold
28 September 2012
Survey - how did your church join in the Olympic Games?  
Joint Public Issues Team
19 September 2012
Sunday 23rd September is Peacemaking Sunday - free resources link to external website
Economic crisis
14 September 2012
'Kindle a flame' to celebrate 30 years of Church Action on Poverty  
Churches Together in England
14 September 2012
Download September's CTE E-News, including ecumenical signs of hope link to external website
More Than Gold
10 September 2012
Find out about London 2013, watch the video of churches and torch relay
Crisis in Syria
5 September 2012
WCC calls for dialogue and prayer in support of peace in Syria
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2013
4 September 2012
Irish translation of the service is available to download
More Than Gold
3 September 2012
How your church can respond to the Paralympic games   
World Council of Churches
30 August 2012
WCC statement invokes new understanding of mission link to external website
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2013
30 August 2012
Powerpoint presentations available in English and Welsh
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2013
23 August 2012
Word versions of orders of service (that can be edited) now available
Creation Time 2012
22 August 2012
Download updated additional resources for Creation Time
Economic crisis
21 August 2012
Tax Justice Bus Tour starts 24 August at Greenbelt Festival, Cheltenham
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2013
17 August 2012
What does God require of us? Download/order resources for Week of Prayer
Philippines floods
10 August 2012
Donate and pray for those affected by monsoon floods
Crisis in Syria
1 August 2012
Responses from the churches, Christian organisations and other faith groups  
Action of Churches Together in Scotland
31 July 2012
ACTS is seeking to appoint an Assistant General Secretary link to external website   
Churches Together in England
31 July 2012
What does love require of us? CTE Forum 2012: 23-25 October link to external website
More Than Gold
27 July 2012
Churches set for a record response to the 2012 Olympics
Churches Together Connect
23 July 2012
Reflections on the Inter Faith journey link to external website 
Churches Together Connect
23 July 2012
Remembering the people of Norway link to external website
Creation Time 2012
5 July 2012
Download resources for Sustainable Energy in Creation
Creation Time 2012
29 June 2012
Download a flyer and publicity for this year's Creation Time resources
Environment and climate change
25 June 2012
Churches disappointed that Rio+20 earth summit has not made progress
Churches' Refugee Network
25 June 2012
Concern over Government changes to family migration rules 
More Than Gold
22 June 2012
Register your Olympics event on the More Than Gold interactive map
Mission
20 June 2012
Explore 'mission' with the Foundations for Mission study guide
Swanwick Declaration
20 June 2012
New book on Christian unity marks 25 years since Swanwick declaration link to external website   
Churches Together in England
18 June 2012
Download June's CTE E-News including an assessment of the Jubilee link to external website
Environment and Climate Change
14 June 2012
Ecumenical leaders push for sustainable future of earth at Rio+20
Environment and Climate Change
14 June 2012
Eco-Congregation Ireland inaugural conference - 14/15 September
Creation Time 2012
12 June 2012
Find out about the resources that will be available for Creation Time 2012
Alternative funding and advice
12 June 2012
Apply now: Communitybuilders investing £2.5m in community projects  
More Than Gold
6 June 2012
Join the Prayer Relay as the Olympic torch continues around the country
Diamond Jubilee
30 May 2012
Presidents of Churches Together in England's message of celebration link to external website
Action on Asylum and Refugees
28 May 2012
UK Border Agency rebranding and Quakers on immigration detention  
Living Spirituality Network
25 May 2012
Full details of the final Gathering, including David Tacey interview
Racial Justice Sunday 2012
21 May 2012
Powerpoints available for download, including collection of images
Racial Justice Sunday 2012
18 May 2012
Word version of Welsh/English Resource Pack now available
Racial Justice Sunday 2012
18 May 2012
Download alternative hymn suggestions plus an extra hymn
Racial Justice Sunday 2012
15 May 2012
Alternative liturgy now available for free download   
Churches Together in England
15 May 2012
Download May CT E-news including Christian Aid Week link to external website
Racial Justice Sunday 2012
14 May 2012
Download photos for use in worship
Racial Justice Sunday 2012
14 May 2012
Word version (that can be edited) of 2012 Resource Pack available
Racial Justice Sunday 2012
14 May 2012
Download 'We Are One', a song for Racial Justice Sunday 2012
More Than Gold
10 May 2012
Join the 70 day Prayer Relay for the Olympic Games
Action on Asylum and Refugees
8 May 2012
Torture in asylum claims: Guidance on expert medical reports & treatment
Racial Justice Sunday 2012
8 May 2012
Welsh/English resource pack available for download
Churches' Refugee Network
2 May 2012
Harrowing report on the psychological effects of asylum refusal on children  
Prayers
1 May 2012
Use our prayers for Ascension and Pentecost from the Joint Liturgical Group  
Church Buildings Renewal Trust
20 April 2012
Conference: make your Church buildings work for congregation & community link to external website   
Churches Together in England
20 April 2012
CT E-news including the BIG Welcome & Diamond Jubilee New Testaments link to external website
Racial Justice Sunday 2012
18 April 2012
Download the Resource Pack for 'Being an Inclusive Church'
More Than Gold
10 April 2012
Check out the new resources including prayer guides and Word for Today
Israel-Palestine
2 April 2012
Report investigating how the churches should engage with the region's issues
Diamond Jubilee
2 April 2012
Bilingual Welsh/English version of our worship resources now available
Lent 2012
2 April 2012
Listen again to Rev Paul Wilson reflecting upon death on BBC R4 link to external website
Diamond Jubilee
30 March 2012
Prepare all age celebrations with Messy Church resources
Diamond Jubilee
29 March 2012
Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with our worship resources
CRN conference 2012
28 March 2012
Book your place for the Churches' Refugee Network 2012 conference
Lent 2012
26 March 2012
Listen again to Keith Clements reflecting on suffering on BBC Radio 4 link to external website  
Churches Together in England
15 March 2012
CT E-news including Dr Joe Aldred reflecting on unity with a purpose link to external website
Lent 2012
9 March 2012
Wk 3 of Lent course starts Sunday - Rev Dr Trystan Owain Hughes BBC R4
Living Spirituality Network
8 March 2012
Book soon for LSN Final Gathering: Beyond the Spirituality Revolution
Dispossession Project
2 March 2012
Explore these resources and web app on mission and social responsibility
Economic crisis - news
1 March 2012
Church of Scotland calls for 'living wage' for all Scots
Churches Together Connect
1 March 2012
The power of stories and why Jesus used them - Bishop Nick Baines link to external website
Environment and Climate Change
23 February 2012
Church leaders sign the Ash Wednesday declaration on climate change  
Action of Churches Together in scotland
23 February 2012
Latest Together includes 50 years of Scottish Churches House (PDF) link to external website
Evangelisation
23 February 2012
Free 5 week sharing faith course from Bible Reading Fellowship resources link to external website
Churches' Refugee Network
23 February 2012
New Migrants Voice paper celebrates contribution of migrants in the UK
Economic crisis
21 February 2012
Use economic activity to put poor first says Church of Scotland
Churches' Refugee Network
17 February 2012
Find out how churches are helping asylum seekers in this Migrant Voice article
Lent course 2012
17 February 2012
Details of Radio 4's Daily Service programmes for The Way to Freedom
Racial Justice Sunday 2012
16 February 2012
Being an Inclusive Church ...and not an Exclusive Club. Order resources now
Lent course 2012
16 February 2012
Preachers for our 2012 Lent course with BBC Radio include Dr Rowan Williams   
Churches Together in England
15 February 2012
CT E-news February 2012, including comment on unity from WCC Gen Sec link to external website
Current issues
15 February 2012
"UK would be £55 billion better off without Trident" say churches
Environment and Climate Change
8 February 2012
Christian Ecology Link promotes LOAF programme in run up to Easter
Current issues
3 February 2012
Churches and charities urge PM to take strong action on alcohol pricing
Economic crisis
1 February 2012
Joint Public Issues Team guide explaining why benefit cap is wrong
Churches Together Connect
30 January 2012
Bishop Nick Baines on what the media misses about the Anglican Church link to external website
More Than Gold
26 January 2012
With 6 months to the Olympics, the Presidents of CTE issue joint message  
Christian Enquiry Agency
25 January 2012
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