The 2015 Forum

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The Forum was a delegate conference, bringing together over three hundred representatives of Churches Together in England's Member Churches, Intermediate Bodies, Co-ordinating Groups and Bodies in Association.

It took place from teatime on Monday 28 to lunchtime on Wednesday 30 September 2015 at The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire. You can download a programme and see what people said about it.

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Solemn vespers to celebrate Newman's canonisation

Reflections on this significant ecumenical service at Westminster Cathedral.

The purpose, impact and future of black Pentecostal churches

CTE's Joe Aldred reflects on the "nurturing ministry" of churches such as Aberdeen Street Birmingham.

500,000 fund for Windrush Day celebrations 2020 launched

Community groups invited to bid for funding to commemorate contribution of the Windrush Generation.

Church hall transformed into housing for young people – DIY SOS Big Build

Rev Sheelagh Aston shares her church's story, which features on BBC One's DIY SOS on Wednesday 13th November at 8pm

New initiative from J.John - Jesus Christ – The Truth

Throughout November and the first part of December, Revd Canon J.John is running a major initiative entitled Jesus Christ – The Truth.

Saints and Celebrities

Ecumenical Study Afternoon for All Saints’ Day with Sarah Hall (URC) and Dominic Robinson SJ. What do the churches believe about saints? What can we learn from each other?

Quakers join the Global Strike for Climate

With millions taking part in global climate emergency strikes on 20th Sept, Anne van Staveren tells us how those from the Quaker tradition got involved...

Unique Bible experience coming to cities across England

Bible Society have produced three new resources to help churches in the UK engage with the Bible and share it with others…

Stand in solidarity with victims of modern slavery this October

Did you know that The Salvation Army have supported over 8,000 victims of human trafficking in the last 7-8 years?

The state of Diaspora Mission in the UK: some reflections

With Christians from all over the world considering the UK their missionfield, Ben Aldous finds we have much to learn in our pilgrimage together...

The 2015 Forum

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