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Mike Royal

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General Secretary of Churches Together in England

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Wedding vibes on Ghana πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­ Independence Day at the wedding of the season, the marriage of dear friends Bejoy Pal and Rev Dr Lisa Adjei #Wedding #Couple

07.03.2026 13:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This Sunday, 8 March, is the COVID day of reflection.

We remember the lives lost πŸ™πŸ½

There are still tickets available for "Coming Together in Hope" - the National Service for the Black Community at The Monastery Manchester from 7-9pm.

Our Gen Sec Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social will be taking part

06.03.2026 17:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited to represent Churches Together in England as closing keynote speaker at the brilliant ChurchWorks Summit at Westminster Central Hall. Church leaders, Christian charity leaders & government leaders in conversation together all wanting the best for our communities! #Church #Community

28.02.2026 07:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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You’ve fought the good fight, you’ve finished the race; you’ve kept the faith! Rest in power Rev Dr Jesse Jackson Jr. πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ™πŸΎ R.I.P #JesseJackson #CivilRights #RacialJustice

17.02.2026 15:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Don't miss out on tickets for the @churchworks.bsky.social summit on 27 February. Ticket sales close on Sunday.

Contributors include: UK Gov Faith Minister @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social, CTE Gen Sec Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social, CAP, Spurgeons, and many more

eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-church...

17.02.2026 09:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

11.02.2026 08:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ’–

mailchi.mp/cte/ctenewsf...

#ChurchesTogether

13.02.2026 08:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
map of the world with pins showing where Snelson Fund awardees have been

map of the world with pins showing where Snelson Fund awardees have been

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

12.02.2026 13:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

05.02.2026 08:30 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

08.02.2026 08:20 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ™

cte.org.uk/new-orthodox...

#ChurchesTogether

09.02.2026 08:57 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

05.02.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr Yinxuan Huang from the Bible Society at WEAVE Conference speaking about nominal Christianity declining but a definite β€œup tick” in committed Christian church and faith engagement in England and this being driven by young people & diverse communities. #QuietRevival

05.02.2026 11:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Prof Paul Williams from the Bible Society speaking at WEAVE Intercultural Church and City Transformation Conference, on humans being image bearers β€œHow we treat each other is how we treat God!”

05.02.2026 10:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s celebrate the local church! | ChurchWorks News

"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

30.01.2026 09:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

01.02.2026 08:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Responding to Christian Nationalism – Joint Public Issues Team The rise of forms of β€˜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...

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

02.02.2026 09:43 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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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 β€œbreaking down barriers and building trust across differences”

28.01.2026 15:11 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

27.01.2026 19:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Giving the homily at the Ecumenical Service on the theme β€œOne Body, One Spirit” for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the St Sarkis Armenian Orthodox Church in Kensington, LondonπŸ‡¦πŸ‡² #ChurchesTogether #WPCU2026

25.01.2026 19:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Giving the homily at the Ecumenical Service on the theme β€œOne Body, One Spirit” for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the St Sarkis Armenian Orthodox Church in Kensington, LondonπŸ‡¦πŸ‡² #ChurchesTogether #WPCU2026

25.01.2026 19:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

23.01.2026 08:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

19.01.2026 07:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank God for his goodness in 2025. Happy New Year! #BestNine #2025 (πŸ“Έ credits Chris Jackson / Arron Chown; Shine Your Light; Scorby Photography)

31.12.2025 14:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A joy to share the Christmas message at Destiny Nation Church in Tema, Ghana πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­ this Sunday #Christmas2025πŸŽ„

28.12.2025 14:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And you Andre, trust you are keeping well πŸ™πŸΎ

28.12.2025 14:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From a wonderfully festive Ghana we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a joyous New YearπŸŽ„πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­ #Christmas2025

25.12.2025 15:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

πŸ“· copyright Churches Together in England

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19.12.2025 13:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

17.12.2025 08:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

10.12.2025 07:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0