Mike Royal
@mikearoyal.bsky.social
General Secretary of Churches Together in England
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Mike Royal
@mikearoyal.bsky.social
· Nov 30
Speaking on unity at Norwich Cathedral earlier this week (photo credit Keith Morris / Network Norfolk) #ChurchesTogether
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Lent begins next week.
If you're seeking inspiration for your church or #ChurchesTogether group, then take a look at some suggestions from our Member Churches and partner organisations.
cte.org.uk/lent-reso...
If we've not included your favourite, please share a link to it in the comments...
If you're seeking inspiration for your church or #ChurchesTogether group, then take a look at some suggestions from our Member Churches and partner organisations.
cte.org.uk/lent-reso...
If we've not included your favourite, please share a link to it in the comments...
February 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Lent begins next week.
If you're seeking inspiration for your church or #ChurchesTogether group, then take a look at some suggestions from our Member Churches and partner organisations.
cte.org.uk/lent-reso...
If we've not included your favourite, please share a link to it in the comments...
If you're seeking inspiration for your church or #ChurchesTogether group, then take a look at some suggestions from our Member Churches and partner organisations.
cte.org.uk/lent-reso...
If we've not included your favourite, please share a link to it in the comments...
Reposted by Mike Royal
Read February's CTe-News for the latest #ecumenical news and stories including...
✝️A new CTE Orthodox President
🌿Lent resources for 2026
🌍Applying for a #SnelsonFund grant to be an ecumenical explorer
...and #AMillionActsOfHope 💖
mailchi.mp/cte/ctenewsf...
#ChurchesTogether
✝️A new CTE Orthodox President
🌿Lent resources for 2026
🌍Applying for a #SnelsonFund grant to be an ecumenical explorer
...and #AMillionActsOfHope 💖
mailchi.mp/cte/ctenewsf...
#ChurchesTogether
February 13, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Read February's CTe-News for the latest #ecumenical news and stories including...
✝️A new CTE Orthodox President
🌿Lent resources for 2026
🌍Applying for a #SnelsonFund grant to be an ecumenical explorer
...and #AMillionActsOfHope 💖
mailchi.mp/cte/ctenewsf...
#ChurchesTogether
✝️A new CTE Orthodox President
🌿Lent resources for 2026
🌍Applying for a #SnelsonFund grant to be an ecumenical explorer
...and #AMillionActsOfHope 💖
mailchi.mp/cte/ctenewsf...
#ChurchesTogether
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Are you an #ecumenical explorer? Or do you know a young person who could be?
cte.org.uk/encouraging-...
The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund gives grants to Christians aged 18 to 35 years old to experience unity working abroad.
Applications close on 31 March.
#SnelsonFund #YoungEcumenists
cte.org.uk/encouraging-...
The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund gives grants to Christians aged 18 to 35 years old to experience unity working abroad.
Applications close on 31 March.
#SnelsonFund #YoungEcumenists
February 12, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Are you an #ecumenical explorer? Or do you know a young person who could be?
cte.org.uk/encouraging-...
The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund gives grants to Christians aged 18 to 35 years old to experience unity working abroad.
Applications close on 31 March.
#SnelsonFund #YoungEcumenists
cte.org.uk/encouraging-...
The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund gives grants to Christians aged 18 to 35 years old to experience unity working abroad.
Applications close on 31 March.
#SnelsonFund #YoungEcumenists
Reposted by Mike Royal
World Christianity and Mission: A symposium
Join international scholars to discuss 3 books that examine the intersection of World Christianity and mission.
Fri 17 April at Westminster College, Cambs or online
cte.org.uk/world-chr...
Co-hosted with @cccwcambridge.bsky.social & Anglican Communion
Join international scholars to discuss 3 books that examine the intersection of World Christianity and mission.
Fri 17 April at Westminster College, Cambs or online
cte.org.uk/world-chr...
Co-hosted with @cccwcambridge.bsky.social & Anglican Communion
February 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM
World Christianity and Mission: A symposium
Join international scholars to discuss 3 books that examine the intersection of World Christianity and mission.
Fri 17 April at Westminster College, Cambs or online
cte.org.uk/world-chr...
Co-hosted with @cccwcambridge.bsky.social & Anglican Communion
Join international scholars to discuss 3 books that examine the intersection of World Christianity and mission.
Fri 17 April at Westminster College, Cambs or online
cte.org.uk/world-chr...
Co-hosted with @cccwcambridge.bsky.social & Anglican Communion
Reposted by Mike Royal
Today, 8 February, is #RacialJusticeSunday
Resources on the theme of 'Love your Neighbour' have been developed by @ctbi.bsky.social and a team from across the traditions.
cte.org.uk/racial-ju...
#ChurchesTogether #RacialJustice #PrayTogether
Resources on the theme of 'Love your Neighbour' have been developed by @ctbi.bsky.social and a team from across the traditions.
cte.org.uk/racial-ju...
#ChurchesTogether #RacialJustice #PrayTogether
February 8, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Today, 8 February, is #RacialJusticeSunday
Resources on the theme of 'Love your Neighbour' have been developed by @ctbi.bsky.social and a team from across the traditions.
cte.org.uk/racial-ju...
#ChurchesTogether #RacialJustice #PrayTogether
Resources on the theme of 'Love your Neighbour' have been developed by @ctbi.bsky.social and a team from across the traditions.
cte.org.uk/racial-ju...
#ChurchesTogether #RacialJustice #PrayTogether
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@churchesengland.bsky.social CTE is delighted to announce that the new President for the Orthodox Churches is the Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom & Ireland, Bishop Hovakim Manukyan.
We pray for His Grace 🙏
cte.org.uk/new-orthodox...
#ChurchesTogether
We pray for His Grace 🙏
cte.org.uk/new-orthodox...
#ChurchesTogether
February 9, 2026 at 8:57 AM
@churchesengland.bsky.social CTE is delighted to announce that the new President for the Orthodox Churches is the Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom & Ireland, Bishop Hovakim Manukyan.
We pray for His Grace 🙏
cte.org.uk/new-orthodox...
#ChurchesTogether
We pray for His Grace 🙏
cte.org.uk/new-orthodox...
#ChurchesTogether
Brilliant WEAVE Intercultural Church & City Transformation Conference in Greater Manchester, meeting dear friends and sharing reflections on a panel about Reimagining Church - Churches Together, host by Shermara Hoyte… #WEAVE #ChurchesTogether
February 5, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Brilliant WEAVE Intercultural Church & City Transformation Conference in Greater Manchester, meeting dear friends and sharing reflections on a panel about Reimagining Church - Churches Together, host by Shermara Hoyte… #WEAVE #ChurchesTogether
Dr Yinxuan Huang from the Bible Society at WEAVE Conference speaking about nominal Christianity declining but a definite “up tick” in committed Christian church and faith engagement in England and this being driven by young people & diverse communities. #QuietRevival
February 5, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Dr Yinxuan Huang from the Bible Society at WEAVE Conference speaking about nominal Christianity declining but a definite “up tick” in committed Christian church and faith engagement in England and this being driven by young people & diverse communities. #QuietRevival
Prof Paul Williams from the Bible Society speaking at WEAVE Intercultural Church and City Transformation Conference, on humans being image bearers “How we treat each other is how we treat God!”
February 5, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Prof Paul Williams from the Bible Society speaking at WEAVE Intercultural Church and City Transformation Conference, on humans being image bearers “How we treat each other is how we treat God!”
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"Let’s celebrate the local church" - say our friends at @churchworks.bsky.social
Book now for the Summit on Friday, 27 February in Central London. It's all about making connections across the public sector and government.
www.churchworks.org.uk/news/lets-ce...
#ChurchesTogether
Book now for the Summit on Friday, 27 February in Central London. It's all about making connections across the public sector and government.
www.churchworks.org.uk/news/lets-ce...
#ChurchesTogether
Let’s celebrate the local church! | ChurchWorks News
www.churchworks.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM
"Let’s celebrate the local church" - say our friends at @churchworks.bsky.social
Book now for the Summit on Friday, 27 February in Central London. It's all about making connections across the public sector and government.
www.churchworks.org.uk/news/lets-ce...
#ChurchesTogether
Book now for the Summit on Friday, 27 February in Central London. It's all about making connections across the public sector and government.
www.churchworks.org.uk/news/lets-ce...
#ChurchesTogether
Reposted by Mike Royal
Have you decided how you are going to mark Racial Justice Sunday next week on 8 February?
cte.org.uk/racial-ju...
The theme for 2026 is 'Love your Neighbour'
Explore the @ctbi.bsky.social worship materials, prayers, reflections and 'take action' suggestions from across the traditions.
cte.org.uk/racial-ju...
The theme for 2026 is 'Love your Neighbour'
Explore the @ctbi.bsky.social worship materials, prayers, reflections and 'take action' suggestions from across the traditions.
February 1, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Have you decided how you are going to mark Racial Justice Sunday next week on 8 February?
cte.org.uk/racial-ju...
The theme for 2026 is 'Love your Neighbour'
Explore the @ctbi.bsky.social worship materials, prayers, reflections and 'take action' suggestions from across the traditions.
cte.org.uk/racial-ju...
The theme for 2026 is 'Love your Neighbour'
Explore the @ctbi.bsky.social worship materials, prayers, reflections and 'take action' suggestions from across the traditions.
Reposted by Mike Royal
New 'Responding to Christian Nationalism' resource bank from @publicissues.bsky.social
jpit.uk/responding-t...
(JPIT is a collaboration between baptiststogether.bsky.social, @methodist.org.uk and the @urc.org.uk)
#ChurchesTogether
jpit.uk/responding-t...
(JPIT is a collaboration between baptiststogether.bsky.social, @methodist.org.uk and the @urc.org.uk)
#ChurchesTogether
Responding to Christian Nationalism – Joint Public Issues Team
The rise of forms of ‘Christian Nationalism’ in the UK raises a number of significant questions and concerns. On this page we have curated a number of articles and resources to encourage careful liste...
jpit.uk
February 2, 2026 at 9:43 AM
New 'Responding to Christian Nationalism' resource bank from @publicissues.bsky.social
jpit.uk/responding-t...
(JPIT is a collaboration between baptiststogether.bsky.social, @methodist.org.uk and the @urc.org.uk)
#ChurchesTogether
jpit.uk/responding-t...
(JPIT is a collaboration between baptiststogether.bsky.social, @methodist.org.uk and the @urc.org.uk)
#ChurchesTogether
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Wonderful to be amongst so many #ecumenical friends for an historic occasion - the Confirmation of the Election of Archbishop Sarah who also becomes a President of @churchesengland.bsky.social
Archbishop Sarah was charged with “breaking down barriers and building trust across differences”
Archbishop Sarah was charged with “breaking down barriers and building trust across differences”
January 28, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Wonderful to be amongst so many #ecumenical friends for an historic occasion - the Confirmation of the Election of Archbishop Sarah who also becomes a President of @churchesengland.bsky.social
Archbishop Sarah was charged with “breaking down barriers and building trust across differences”
Archbishop Sarah was charged with “breaking down barriers and building trust across differences”
Honoured to represent Churches Together in England at a moving Holocaust Memorial Day Service in London. A timely reminder that in these divisive days we must resist antisemitism and racism wherever it raises it ugly head. #HMD2026
January 27, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Honoured to represent Churches Together in England at a moving Holocaust Memorial Day Service in London. A timely reminder that in these divisive days we must resist antisemitism and racism wherever it raises it ugly head. #HMD2026
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Giving the homily at the Ecumenical Service on the theme “One Body, One Spirit” for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the St Sarkis Armenian Orthodox Church in Kensington, London🇦🇲 #ChurchesTogether #WPCU2026
January 25, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Giving the homily at the Ecumenical Service on the theme “One Body, One Spirit” for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the St Sarkis Armenian Orthodox Church in Kensington, London🇦🇲 #ChurchesTogether #WPCU2026
Giving the homily at the Ecumenical Service on the theme “One Body, One Spirit” for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the St Sarkis Armenian Orthodox Church in Kensington, London🇦🇲 #ChurchesTogether #WPCU2026
January 25, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Giving the homily at the Ecumenical Service on the theme “One Body, One Spirit” for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the St Sarkis Armenian Orthodox Church in Kensington, London🇦🇲 #ChurchesTogether #WPCU2026
Great to be on Premier Christian Radio Inspirational Breakfast with Jack Palmer-White talking about ChurchWorks, church based community engagement and the church linking with local & central government… #ChurchWorks #ChurchesTogether
January 23, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Great to be on Premier Christian Radio Inspirational Breakfast with Jack Palmer-White talking about ChurchWorks, church based community engagement and the church linking with local & central government… #ChurchWorks #ChurchesTogether
Kicked off the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, speaking at a packed Churches Together Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Hearing about the 16 Churches involved in the Trussell Foodbank in the town was inspiring. Churches serving the community together. #ChurchesTogether
January 19, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Kicked off the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, speaking at a packed Churches Together Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Hearing about the 16 Churches involved in the Trussell Foodbank in the town was inspiring. Churches serving the community together. #ChurchesTogether
Thank God for his goodness in 2025. Happy New Year! #BestNine #2025 (📸 credits Chris Jackson / Arron Chown; Shine Your Light; Scorby Photography)
December 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Thank God for his goodness in 2025. Happy New Year! #BestNine #2025 (📸 credits Chris Jackson / Arron Chown; Shine Your Light; Scorby Photography)
A joy to share the Christmas message at Destiny Nation Church in Tema, Ghana 🇬🇭 this Sunday #Christmas2025🎄
December 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
A joy to share the Christmas message at Destiny Nation Church in Tema, Ghana 🇬🇭 this Sunday #Christmas2025🎄
And you Andre, trust you are keeping well 🙏🏾
December 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
And you Andre, trust you are keeping well 🙏🏾
From a wonderfully festive Ghana we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year🎄🇬🇭 #Christmas2025
December 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
From a wonderfully festive Ghana we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year🎄🇬🇭 #Christmas2025
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"Cardinal Vincent has been an ecumenical giant as a Churches Together in England President." - General Secretary of @churchesengland.bsky.social Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social
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December 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
"Cardinal Vincent has been an ecumenical giant as a Churches Together in England President." - General Secretary of @churchesengland.bsky.social Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social
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Is it too early to get ready for Thy Kingdom Come 2026?
Join the special #ChurchesTogether webinars on Tuesday 22 January to help you pray and plan for this ecumenical celebration of prayer in May 2026.
cte.org.uk/get-ready...
#PrayTogether #ThyKingdomCome
Join the special #ChurchesTogether webinars on Tuesday 22 January to help you pray and plan for this ecumenical celebration of prayer in May 2026.
cte.org.uk/get-ready...
#PrayTogether #ThyKingdomCome
December 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Is it too early to get ready for Thy Kingdom Come 2026?
Join the special #ChurchesTogether webinars on Tuesday 22 January to help you pray and plan for this ecumenical celebration of prayer in May 2026.
cte.org.uk/get-ready...
#PrayTogether #ThyKingdomCome
Join the special #ChurchesTogether webinars on Tuesday 22 January to help you pray and plan for this ecumenical celebration of prayer in May 2026.
cte.org.uk/get-ready...
#PrayTogether #ThyKingdomCome
A joy to be involved in leading the Aston Villa Football Club Christmas Carol Service with 1000 people attending!! Big thanks to AVFC for their generosity, our amazing club chaplain Rev Jon Grant, Birmingham Churches Together, Aston Churches Together and Shine Your Light. #ChurchesTogether
December 10, 2025 at 7:12 AM
A joy to be involved in leading the Aston Villa Football Club Christmas Carol Service with 1000 people attending!! Big thanks to AVFC for their generosity, our amazing club chaplain Rev Jon Grant, Birmingham Churches Together, Aston Churches Together and Shine Your Light. #ChurchesTogether