Action by Christians Against Torture

ACAT-UK works for the abolition of torture worldwide, by increasing awareness of the Christian obligation to work towards ending it. ACAT depends largely on local church-based groups. Formed in 1984, ACAT produces a bi-monthly newsletter with topical case studies, model appeal letters and prayers.

www.acatuk.org.uk
uk.acat@gmail.com

Web Updates

'Pentecostals and Charismatics in Britain' launched

This exciting new book was launched in Birmingham last night. Read about it and come to a further launch in London or Manchester.

New Housing Pioneer Ministers Hub

CTE is a partner with Fresh Expressions and the Baptist Union in the national conference bringing together pioneer ministers in new housing areas.

Aid should help the poorest

Faith leaders from a wide variety of faith communities have written to the Government on Easter Sunday about maintaining aid support for the most vulnerable people in the world.

Praying for the church in Sri Lanka

Churches in England share solidarity and prayer with the attacked churches and Christians in Sri Lanka.

National Sports Sunday

As Christians, we know that prayer has the power to change things. However, what could be the impact of the whole church praying for the community of sport on a particular day?

New book launch and invitation

Edited by Joe Aldred, staff member at CTE, this new anthology from SCM draws together key contributors on a wide range of topics. You are invited to a book launch in Manchester, Birmingham or London.

RC/URC Dialogue Meeting

Held in early April with members representing both denominations with a variety of topics, theological and practical.

Review of CTE's year

Churches Together in England has just published its Review of the Year, looking back at a most successful Forum, a remarkable Windrush service at Westminster Abbey and a host of other important and innovative initiatives.

A new approach to Church Unity: juridical ecumenism

How can church law converge to deepen church unity? On 20 June, in London, a seminar will explore how juridical ecumenism might contribute to our unity and mission together.

Lambeth Awards for two CTE staff

Rev'd Dr David Cornick, previous General Secretary, and Bishop Dr Joe Aldred, Pentecostal and Multicultural Relations at CTE received awards from the Archbishop of Canterbury.