Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for the Churches’ Refugee Network (CRN) Annual Meeting:

- Hear from our new Chair, Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin
- An update on events of the summer
- A roundup of events taking place across Europe via Dr Torsten Moritz of CCME
- Review of CRN’s activities

ctbi.org.uk/event/crn-an...

CRN Annual Meeting 28 October 2025 2-4pm online, www.ctbi.org.uk/crn

1

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 5d

The Christian voice: A catalyst for hope and reconciliation

Friends of the Holy Land warmly invite you to an evening of open dialogue, new perspectives and hopeful inspiration, with Fr John Paul, Rector of the Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem.

ctbi.org.uk/event/the-ch...

Information flyer for the event The Christian voice: A catalyst for hope and reconciliation from the Friends of the Holy Land. 7-8pm 16 October 2025, Farm Street Church or online.

1

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 8d

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18-25 January 2026

Resources are becoming available for #wpcu2026 adapted by the Britain and Ireland writers group.

Posters can now be downloaded in addition to the English pamphlet:

ctbi.org.uk/resources/we...

Posters for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026, titled "One Body, One Spirit"

Reposted by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland

Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you to @iocs-cambridge.bsky.social Principal Fr Dragos and @ctbi.bsky.social Dep Gen Sec @peterecumenical.bsky.social for great presentations at our All #Ecumenical Reps about the #Orthodox churches and #InterFaith dialogue

#ChurchesTogether

2

Reposted by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland

Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 8d

The sun is shining on our #ecumenical gathering today. Wonderful to have local and regional colleagues from #ChurchesTogether groups across England with us this week

Around 100 local and regional #ChurchesTogether people photographed on the lawn at The Hayes, Conference Centre

2 3

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 8d

Vacancies from the World Council of Churches (WCC)

Professor of Ecumenical Missiology, Ecumenical Institute, Bogis-Bossey, Vaud, Switzerland.

Programme Executive, Mission and Evangelism, WCC, Geneva, Switzerland.

Deadline: 31 October 2025

ctbi.org.uk/jobs/

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 8d

Remembering Nicaea

Churches across Britain and Ireland are being invited to unite around the Nicene Creed on Sunday 5 October 2025.

The initiative from Claire Sego is being shared by a number of churches and Christian groups.

Church service suggestions:
www.nicaea1700.net

Remembering Nicaea
Churches across Britain and Ireland
are invited to unite around the
Nicene Creed on Sunday
5 October 2025.
The Lord's faithfulness continues through all generations
Psalm 100 v5

1

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 9d

Black History Month Thanksgiving Service – Diocese of Southwark

4 Oct 2025, 10:30am – 1pm

Join the Diocese of Southwark in a Celebration of Identity & Belonging, at Southwark Cathedral.

Service of thanksgiving with Eucharist celebration, then workshop.

ctbi.org.uk/event/black-...

Black History Month
"Who do you say that I am?"
Matthew 16:15
A celebration of identity and belonging
Join this year’s diocesan Black History Month Thanksgiving Service
for an exciting day of fellowship, learning and celebration.
Saturday 4 October 2025, 10.30am–1.30pm
Southwark Cathedral, SE1 9DA

1

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 9d

1st October marks the start of Black History Month

An opportunity for all Christians in Britain and Ireland to celebrate the ongoing contributions that Black people have made on these shores.

Resources include sermon, reflection, prayer and more.

ctbi.org.uk/resources/bl...

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 9d

What does Nicaea offer as we seek a vision for Christian UNITY today?

Address by Rev. Dr Susan Durber, World Council of Churches
president from Europe, at "NICAEA 2025: Faith – Mission – Unity".

www.oikoumene.org/resources/do...

What does Nicaea offer as we seek a vision for Christian UNITY today?

Address by Rev. Dr Susan Durber, the World Council of Churches president from Europe at the International Partner Consultation of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Württemberg/Germany, "NICAEA 2025: ...

www.oikoumene.org

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 14d

Just over 6 weeks until Remembrance Sunday,
9 November 2025

Resources are available to download or buy, including an order of service, Powerpoint presentations and free ebook of 'Beyond Our Tears: Resources for Times of Remembrance'.

#RemembranceSunday

ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...

1

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 16d

Responding to Questions Against Racism

How can we work towards racial justice in our churches?

A space to ask the questions you’ve always wanted to about faith and racial justice, and have the hard, ongoing conversations we need to make real change.

ctbi.org.uk/event/respon...

1

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 19d

Sunday 21 September 2025

A Call to Prayer and Public Witness for Peace in the Holy Land

CTBI is supporting member churches, Bodies in Association and partners in a call to prayer and public witness on Sunday 21 September 2025, UN World Peace Day.

ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Funded by Christian Aid's partner CFTA, a team cook up nutritious meals of bean stew and rice for displaced people in the Khan Younis area of Gaza.

2 1

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 20d

Black History Month - October 2025

Resources for churches

An opportunity for all Christians in Britain and Ireland to celebrate the ongoing contributions that Black people have made on these shores.

Resources include sermon, reflection, prayer and more.

ctbi.org.uk/resources/bl...

1 3

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 20d

Scottish Episcopal Church and the Catholic Church in Scotland sign Saint Ninian Declaration

Declaration supports a deepening relationship between the denominations, making greater co-operation possible while acknowledging differences between them.

ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Scottish Episcopal Church and the Catholic Church in Scotland logos

1

Reposted by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland

Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 21d

Today we're sharing 3 perspectives from @churchesengland.bsky.social Principal Officers on 'The Quiet Revival' + other recent reports about church growth

Are our Member Churches flourishing and/or fading?

cte.org.uk/flourishi... by Mission & Evangelism specialist, Ben Aldous @jazzgoat.bsky.social

3 1

Reposted by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland

Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 21d

Here's the second of our articles on how our Member Churches are flourishing and/or fading.

Principal Officer for Pentecostal, Charismatic and Multi-cultural Relations, @shermarafh.bsky.social, views 'The Quiet Revival' as a #Pentecostal minister

cte.org.uk/flourishi...

#ChurchesTogether

2 1

Reposted by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland

Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 21d

The final perspective in today's series about church growth comes from CTE's Principal Officer for Ecumenical Relations and Development, @doralh.bsky.social

Doral looks to local and regional working together and the potential of reviving God's church 'as one'

cte.org.uk/flourishi...

#Ecumenism

2 1

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 21d

Churches’ Refugee Network announces The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin as the new Chair

Bishop Rose brings a wealth of experience in humanitarian leadership, advocacy and policy, and has long been a champion for those forced to flee conflict and persecution.

ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Announcement from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and the Churches Refugee Network:
The Churches’ Refugee Network announces The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin as the new Chair to champion the rights of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants across Britain and Ireland.

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 21d

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18-25 Jan 2026

Resources are becoming available for #wpcu2026 adapted by the Britain and Ireland writers group.

Prayers and reflections originate from the Armenian Apostolic Church, along with other churches.

ctbi.org.uk/resources/we...

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 - "One Body, One Spirit".

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 22d

The Creed as Lived Reality: Doctrinal Formula & Spiritual Encounter

Marking 1700 years since Council of Nicaea, this webinar explores the theological contours of the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed and the vibrant experience of life in Christ that lies behind it.

ctbi.org.uk/event/the-cr...

"The Creed as Lived Reality: Doctrinal Formula & Spiritual Encounter." Speakers:
- Revd Dr. Susan Durber
- Revd Professor Paul Fiddes
- Fr. Dragos Herescu

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 15 October 2025, online.

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 22d

Creating A Fairer, Greener World

8 Oct 2025, 4:30pm – 8:00pm

An inspiring evening, with interactive talks and discussion on a range of topics such as economics, racism and the climate crisis.

Luther King Theological College, Manchester M14 5JP

ctbi.org.uk/event/creati...

Save the date!
Creating a Fairer, Greener World
Wed 8th October 2025
4.30 - 8.00pm
@ Luther King House, Manchester!
Workshops/ discussions with experts
Local SCM speaker
Vegan/veggie buffet
Booking info and full programme to come!

1

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 23d

Are you observing the Season of Creation?

1 Sep – 4 Oct 2025

Global theme from Season of Creation is ‘Peace with Creation’.

Also resources from A Rocha UK, Eco-congregation Scotland; Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference and Trocaire; and Climate Sunday (many in Welsh).

ctbi.org.uk/resources/se...

2

Reposted by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland

Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 28d

📢 JUST OUT CTe-News September 2025

All the latest #ecumenical news and stories including:

🕊 Middle East prayers for peace
🌍 Apply now for Young Ecumenists grants
🎆 Perspectives on the church revival

... and a new National Ecumenical Adviser for @churchofengland.org

#ChurchesTogether

2 2

Reposted by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland

Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · Sep 8

Explore this idea in more depth at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 2nd October with @woodwardjames.bsky.social and Julia Burton-Jones, T&D Lead at Anna Chaplaincy. Book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

2