Mike Royal
@mikearoyal.bsky.social
General Secretary of Churches Together in England
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Mike Royal
@mikearoyal.bsky.social
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Speaking on unity at Norwich Cathedral earlier this week (photo credit Keith Morris / Network Norfolk) #ChurchesTogether
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📢 JUST OUT CTe-News November 2025
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All the latest ecumenical news and stories inc:
✝️Bishop Tedroy re-elected as CTE President
🔍 Ecumenical implications of 'The Quiet Revival'
🔥 @freshexpressions.bsky.social at 21
🌍 @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social Faith and Order conference
mailchi.mp/cte/ctenewsn...
All the latest ecumenical news and stories inc:
✝️Bishop Tedroy re-elected as CTE President
🔍 Ecumenical implications of 'The Quiet Revival'
🔥 @freshexpressions.bsky.social at 21
🌍 @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social Faith and Order conference
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
📢 JUST OUT CTe-News November 2025
mailchi.mp/cte/ctenewsn...
All the latest ecumenical news and stories inc:
✝️Bishop Tedroy re-elected as CTE President
🔍 Ecumenical implications of 'The Quiet Revival'
🔥 @freshexpressions.bsky.social at 21
🌍 @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social Faith and Order conference
mailchi.mp/cte/ctenewsn...
All the latest ecumenical news and stories inc:
✝️Bishop Tedroy re-elected as CTE President
🔍 Ecumenical implications of 'The Quiet Revival'
🔥 @freshexpressions.bsky.social at 21
🌍 @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social Faith and Order conference
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Working for justice and peace in Palestine and Israel will take moral clarity and courage from everyone. We must speak clearly and uphold the dignity of every person.
Read my speech today reflecting on my recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land: www.archbishopofyork.org/speaking-and...
Read my speech today reflecting on my recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land: www.archbishopofyork.org/speaking-and...
Archbishop of York speech on justice and peace in Palestine and Israel | The Archbishop of York
Reflecting on his recent visit to the region, the Archbishop of York delivered this speech at Lambeth Palace this morning at a gathering of ecumenical Church leaders and Christian agencies.
www.archbishopofyork.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Working for justice and peace in Palestine and Israel will take moral clarity and courage from everyone. We must speak clearly and uphold the dignity of every person.
Read my speech today reflecting on my recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land: www.archbishopofyork.org/speaking-and...
Read my speech today reflecting on my recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land: www.archbishopofyork.org/speaking-and...
Reposted by Mike Royal
The @churchesengland.bsky.social Gen Sec Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social was also involved in this meeting.
Afterwards he said: “It was an honour to listen to and to facilitate a conversation with the Archbishops of York and Jerusalem and church leaders at Lambeth Palace...
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Afterwards he said: “It was an honour to listen to and to facilitate a conversation with the Archbishops of York and Jerusalem and church leaders at Lambeth Palace...
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Working for justice and peace in Palestine and Israel will take moral clarity and courage from everyone. We must speak clearly and uphold the dignity of every person.
Read my speech today reflecting on my recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land: www.archbishopofyork.org/speaking-and...
Read my speech today reflecting on my recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land: www.archbishopofyork.org/speaking-and...
Archbishop of York speech on justice and peace in Palestine and Israel | The Archbishop of York
Reflecting on his recent visit to the region, the Archbishop of York delivered this speech at Lambeth Palace this morning at a gathering of ecumenical Church leaders and Christian agencies.
www.archbishopofyork.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The @churchesengland.bsky.social Gen Sec Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social was also involved in this meeting.
Afterwards he said: “It was an honour to listen to and to facilitate a conversation with the Archbishops of York and Jerusalem and church leaders at Lambeth Palace...
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Afterwards he said: “It was an honour to listen to and to facilitate a conversation with the Archbishops of York and Jerusalem and church leaders at Lambeth Palace...
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Great to represent @churchesengland.bsky.social at a roundtable & reception at 10 Downing Street with the Prime Minister & Faith Minister. A chance to speak about the statements CTE Presidents recently put out calling people to come together in these divisive times. #InterFaithWeek #ChurchesTogether
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Great to represent @churchesengland.bsky.social at a roundtable & reception at 10 Downing Street with the Prime Minister & Faith Minister. A chance to speak about the statements CTE Presidents recently put out calling people to come together in these divisive times. #InterFaithWeek #ChurchesTogether
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"When Jesus said love your neighbour, he did not make any exceptions. The two child limit pushes larger families into poverty and discriminates against children with more than one sibling..." General Secretary @churchesengland.bsky.social CTE Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social
#ChurchesTogether
#ChurchesTogether
November 7, 2025 at 9:04 AM
"When Jesus said love your neighbour, he did not make any exceptions. The two child limit pushes larger families into poverty and discriminates against children with more than one sibling..." General Secretary @churchesengland.bsky.social CTE Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social
#ChurchesTogether
#ChurchesTogether
Great to be a panelist at the London School of Economics LSE Faith Centre on the theme “What is justice?” from a Christian, Buddhist and Sikh perspective in Inter Faith Week. Insightful questions from a great group of students… #InterFaithWeek
November 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Great to be a panelist at the London School of Economics LSE Faith Centre on the theme “What is justice?” from a Christian, Buddhist and Sikh perspective in Inter Faith Week. Insightful questions from a great group of students… #InterFaithWeek
Inspiring day representing Churches Together in England and attending the Church of England Council for Christian Unity at Lambeth Palace. #ChurchOfEngland #ChurchesTogether
November 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Inspiring day representing Churches Together in England and attending the Church of England Council for Christian Unity at Lambeth Palace. #ChurchOfEngland #ChurchesTogether
Great to visit Trussell foodbank at St Mark’s Church, Battersea Rise, London and see the wonderful way they are serving their local community. #foodbanks #ChurchesTogether
November 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Great to visit Trussell foodbank at St Mark’s Church, Battersea Rise, London and see the wonderful way they are serving their local community. #foodbanks #ChurchesTogether
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ICYMI: ‘Up and dancing’ – an ecumenical delight
CTE General Secretary Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social joined the celebrations for the double anniversary of the Cherubim and Seraphim Churches
cte.org.uk/up-and-da...
#ChurchesTogether
CTE General Secretary Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social joined the celebrations for the double anniversary of the Cherubim and Seraphim Churches
cte.org.uk/up-and-da...
#ChurchesTogether
November 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
ICYMI: ‘Up and dancing’ – an ecumenical delight
CTE General Secretary Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social joined the celebrations for the double anniversary of the Cherubim and Seraphim Churches
cte.org.uk/up-and-da...
#ChurchesTogether
CTE General Secretary Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social joined the celebrations for the double anniversary of the Cherubim and Seraphim Churches
cte.org.uk/up-and-da...
#ChurchesTogether
Addressing the Coptic Orthodox Church New Year Service (Nayrouz) on 23 October 2025 at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey on behalf of Churches Together in England. #ChurchesTogether (photo credit 📸 ServingLondon.com)
October 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Addressing the Coptic Orthodox Church New Year Service (Nayrouz) on 23 October 2025 at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey on behalf of Churches Together in England. #ChurchesTogether (photo credit 📸 ServingLondon.com)
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A joy to spend the afternoon at the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Enfield and enjoy great hospitality - A special thank you to his Eminence Archbishop Atanasie for his generosity #ecumenical #Orthodox #hospitality @churchesengland.bsky.social @mikearoyal.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A joy to spend the afternoon at the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Enfield and enjoy great hospitality - A special thank you to his Eminence Archbishop Atanasie for his generosity #ecumenical #Orthodox #hospitality @churchesengland.bsky.social @mikearoyal.bsky.social
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TOMORROW - "The Creed as Lived Reality" webinar from the Society for Ecumenical Studies on Wednesday 15 October at 7.30 pm
A conversation between @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social President Rev Dr Susan Durber and Rev Prof Paul Fiddes @ox.ac.uk
cte.org.uk/sfes-cree...
#Nicaea2025
A conversation between @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social President Rev Dr Susan Durber and Rev Prof Paul Fiddes @ox.ac.uk
cte.org.uk/sfes-cree...
#Nicaea2025
October 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
TOMORROW - "The Creed as Lived Reality" webinar from the Society for Ecumenical Studies on Wednesday 15 October at 7.30 pm
A conversation between @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social President Rev Dr Susan Durber and Rev Prof Paul Fiddes @ox.ac.uk
cte.org.uk/sfes-cree...
#Nicaea2025
A conversation between @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social President Rev Dr Susan Durber and Rev Prof Paul Fiddes @ox.ac.uk
cte.org.uk/sfes-cree...
#Nicaea2025
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📣 Applications for The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund close on 31 October.
If you are a Christian aged 18 to 35 from one of our Member Churches, don't miss the opportunity to get a grant to experience #ecumenism abroad.
Apply at cte.org.uk/snelsonfund
#SnelsonFund #ChurchesTogether
If you are a Christian aged 18 to 35 from one of our Member Churches, don't miss the opportunity to get a grant to experience #ecumenism abroad.
Apply at cte.org.uk/snelsonfund
#SnelsonFund #ChurchesTogether
October 13, 2025 at 7:55 AM
📣 Applications for The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund close on 31 October.
If you are a Christian aged 18 to 35 from one of our Member Churches, don't miss the opportunity to get a grant to experience #ecumenism abroad.
Apply at cte.org.uk/snelsonfund
#SnelsonFund #ChurchesTogether
If you are a Christian aged 18 to 35 from one of our Member Churches, don't miss the opportunity to get a grant to experience #ecumenism abroad.
Apply at cte.org.uk/snelsonfund
#SnelsonFund #ChurchesTogether
If you are a young leader with an ecumenical heart, this grant fund could be for you… #ChurchesTogether
📣 Applications for The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund close on 31 October.
If you are a Christian aged 18 to 35 from one of our Member Churches, don't miss the opportunity to get a grant to experience #ecumenism abroad.
Apply at cte.org.uk/snelsonfund
#SnelsonFund #ChurchesTogether
If you are a Christian aged 18 to 35 from one of our Member Churches, don't miss the opportunity to get a grant to experience #ecumenism abroad.
Apply at cte.org.uk/snelsonfund
#SnelsonFund #ChurchesTogether
October 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
If you are a young leader with an ecumenical heart, this grant fund could be for you… #ChurchesTogether
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"We say it again – an attack against one religious community is an attack against us all"
@churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents speak out against hate crime following the attack on the Peace Community Centre and Mosque.
cte.org.uk/cte-presiden...
#ChurchesTogether
@churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents speak out against hate crime following the attack on the Peace Community Centre and Mosque.
cte.org.uk/cte-presiden...
#ChurchesTogether
October 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
"We say it again – an attack against one religious community is an attack against us all"
@churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents speak out against hate crime following the attack on the Peace Community Centre and Mosque.
cte.org.uk/cte-presiden...
#ChurchesTogether
@churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents speak out against hate crime following the attack on the Peace Community Centre and Mosque.
cte.org.uk/cte-presiden...
#ChurchesTogether
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A great meeting today with friends from many of our Charities and Networks in Association and @ctbi.bsky.social
We gathered to start talking about how we can work better together to equip and inspire churches without overloading them with our individual messages.
#ChurchesTogether
We gathered to start talking about how we can work better together to equip and inspire churches without overloading them with our individual messages.
#ChurchesTogether
October 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A great meeting today with friends from many of our Charities and Networks in Association and @ctbi.bsky.social
We gathered to start talking about how we can work better together to equip and inspire churches without overloading them with our individual messages.
#ChurchesTogether
We gathered to start talking about how we can work better together to equip and inspire churches without overloading them with our individual messages.
#ChurchesTogether
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"...and also international development as chair of @christianaiduk.bsky.social Aid.
"I can’t wait to be working with her alongside the other Presidents of Churches Together in England”
- General Secretary, Churches Together in England, Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social
#ChurchesTogether #Ecumenism
"I can’t wait to be working with her alongside the other Presidents of Churches Together in England”
- General Secretary, Churches Together in England, Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social
#ChurchesTogether #Ecumenism
October 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
"...and also international development as chair of @christianaiduk.bsky.social Aid.
"I can’t wait to be working with her alongside the other Presidents of Churches Together in England”
- General Secretary, Churches Together in England, Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social
#ChurchesTogether #Ecumenism
"I can’t wait to be working with her alongside the other Presidents of Churches Together in England”
- General Secretary, Churches Together in England, Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social
#ChurchesTogether #Ecumenism
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October is #BlackHistoryMonth in the UK.
cte.org.uk/black-his...
"For @churchesengland.bsky.social Black History Month is more than cultural observance; it is a moment with deep ecumenical significance." - Min @shermarafh.bsky.social
#ChurchesTogether
cte.org.uk/black-his...
"For @churchesengland.bsky.social Black History Month is more than cultural observance; it is a moment with deep ecumenical significance." - Min @shermarafh.bsky.social
#ChurchesTogether
October 2, 2025 at 7:40 AM
October is #BlackHistoryMonth in the UK.
cte.org.uk/black-his...
"For @churchesengland.bsky.social Black History Month is more than cultural observance; it is a moment with deep ecumenical significance." - Min @shermarafh.bsky.social
#ChurchesTogether
cte.org.uk/black-his...
"For @churchesengland.bsky.social Black History Month is more than cultural observance; it is a moment with deep ecumenical significance." - Min @shermarafh.bsky.social
#ChurchesTogether
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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
September 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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
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"An attack against one faith community is an attack against us all. "
The @churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents have issued a joint statement condemning yesterday's synagogue attack and antisemitism.
cte.org.uk/cte-presiden...
#ChurchesTogether #ChristianUnity
The @churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents have issued a joint statement condemning yesterday's synagogue attack and antisemitism.
cte.org.uk/cte-presiden...
#ChurchesTogether #ChristianUnity
October 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
"An attack against one faith community is an attack against us all. "
The @churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents have issued a joint statement condemning yesterday's synagogue attack and antisemitism.
cte.org.uk/cte-presiden...
#ChurchesTogether #ChristianUnity
The @churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents have issued a joint statement condemning yesterday's synagogue attack and antisemitism.
cte.org.uk/cte-presiden...
#ChurchesTogether #ChristianUnity
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The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury has been named as Sarah Mullally. She will be the first female holder of the role.
What do we know about Sarah and the role of Archbishop of Canterbury?
www.christianity.org.uk/article/the-...
What do we know about Sarah and the role of Archbishop of Canterbury?
www.christianity.org.uk/article/the-...
The Archbishop of Canterbury - Christianity
Who is the Archbishop of Canterbury? How are they appointed? What's the history of the role?
www.christianity.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury has been named as Sarah Mullally. She will be the first female holder of the role.
What do we know about Sarah and the role of Archbishop of Canterbury?
www.christianity.org.uk/article/the-...
What do we know about Sarah and the role of Archbishop of Canterbury?
www.christianity.org.uk/article/the-...
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"The Cross and the Gospel of Christ must never be co-opted to support the messages that breed hostility towards others"
@churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents express "deep concern" about the misuse of the symbols and words of the Christian faith
Full statement: cte.org.uk/unconditiona...
@churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents express "deep concern" about the misuse of the symbols and words of the Christian faith
Full statement: cte.org.uk/unconditiona...
September 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
"The Cross and the Gospel of Christ must never be co-opted to support the messages that breed hostility towards others"
@churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents express "deep concern" about the misuse of the symbols and words of the Christian faith
Full statement: cte.org.uk/unconditiona...
@churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents express "deep concern" about the misuse of the symbols and words of the Christian faith
Full statement: cte.org.uk/unconditiona...
Proud to have signed this statement alongside other church leaders about the co-opting of the Christian cross at the “unite the kingdom rally” that featured in The Mirror and The Times newspapers this weekend.
September 23, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Proud to have signed this statement alongside other church leaders about the co-opting of the Christian cross at the “unite the kingdom rally” that featured in The Mirror and The Times newspapers this weekend.
Reposted by Mike Royal
@churchesengland.bsky.social General Secretary Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social and leaders from many of our Member Churches are signatories to this open letter published over the weekend
Read the full text: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#ChurchesTogether
Read the full text: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#ChurchesTogether
Church leaders' condemn Tommy Robinson march 'co-opting and corrupting' crosses
Dozens of bishops and Christian leaders wrote: "Jesus calls us to love both our neighbours and our enemies and to welcome the stranger. Any co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith to exclude ot...
www.mirror.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
@churchesengland.bsky.social General Secretary Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social and leaders from many of our Member Churches are signatories to this open letter published over the weekend
Read the full text: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#ChurchesTogether
Read the full text: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#ChurchesTogether
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We invite you to join the #ecumenical call to #PrayForPeace in the Holy Land
Share this prayer by Archbishop Hosam Naoum, Diocese of Jerusalem and stand in solidarity with those affected by the violence in the Holy Land
youtu.be/ZWBTnZJpkro
#ChurchesTogether #PrayTogether
Share this prayer by Archbishop Hosam Naoum, Diocese of Jerusalem and stand in solidarity with those affected by the violence in the Holy Land
youtu.be/ZWBTnZJpkro
#ChurchesTogether #PrayTogether
A Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land
YouTube video by Difference
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September 21, 2025 at 7:41 AM
We invite you to join the #ecumenical call to #PrayForPeace in the Holy Land
Share this prayer by Archbishop Hosam Naoum, Diocese of Jerusalem and stand in solidarity with those affected by the violence in the Holy Land
youtu.be/ZWBTnZJpkro
#ChurchesTogether #PrayTogether
Share this prayer by Archbishop Hosam Naoum, Diocese of Jerusalem and stand in solidarity with those affected by the violence in the Holy Land
youtu.be/ZWBTnZJpkro
#ChurchesTogether #PrayTogether