Ecumenical Officers

An Ecumenical Officer is appointed to encourage, assist, and resource Christian unity in a particular area or network. A key part of their work is to connect, encourage and communicate.

Training and on-going events are offered to all Ecumenical Officers:

Denominational Ecumenical Officers (DEOs) are appointed by their Church (Diocese, District, Synod etc) and are supported both by their National Ecumenical Officer and by their County Ecumenical Officer.
County Ecumenical Officers (often with different job titles) are appointed by Intermediate Ecumenical Bodies and are supported by all CTE staff. Jenny Bond is often the first port of call. We provide them with a private area of the website.
National Ecumencial Officers meet regularly and are supported by Paul Goodliff. They too have a private area of the website.

Web Updates

Celebrate the Canonisation of John Henry Newman

Cardinal Vincent Nichols warmly invites you to a service of Solemn Vespers.

“The more united we are, the stronger we become” – Bishop Esme reflects on 50 years of ministry

Former CTE President Bishop Esme Beswick shares about her passion for church unity and her decades of ecumenical engagement

Join the conversation on the challenges facing Christian youth work

Those involved in Christian youth ministry and training are invited to join the Birmingham Conversation on 15th November.

Chief Executive Officer

sought by the Student Christian Movement. Applications must be received by 12 noon on Friday 27 September

Churches unite to feed families in Plymouth

All across Plymouth this summer, churches are coming together to offer free meals to children and families in their community.

Gavin Calver shares his vision for new EA role

“It comes down to relationships and understanding that we really do need one another...”

BBC Songs of Praise shows CTE Presidents in prayer

BBC’s Songs of Praise has shown CTE’s Presidents kneeling together in unity to pray for our nation, joining 8,000 Christians praying Thy Kingdom Come.

A fond farewell to Jim after 14 years

Friends from across the churches in England gathered to say a fond farewell to Jim Currin, following 14 years of faithful service to CTE.

Choose Childhood: 150 years of taking Action for Children

Action for Children, a Body in Association with CTE, celebrated their 150th anniversary this July. Hear more about their work and latest campaign.

Cambourne's story: starting something in a new housing area

CTE's Ben Aldous shares his reflections on what we can learn from Cambourne's story of ministry in a new housing area.

Ecumenical Officers

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