Ecumenical relations

Ecumenical Reception at Lambeth Palace Library

Working together for unity

Work with other Christian Churches

"I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one."

(John 17.20)
As part of the whole Church of God, the Church of England seeks to work with other Churches and make visible our unity. We believe that by working with other Churches, we can have a greater impact in our communities and on society as a whole. We are committed to joining with others in discipleship, witness to the Good News and worship of God.

The Council for Christian Unity supports the Archbishop of Canterbury's ecumenical ministry, in collaboration with staff at Lambeth Palace.

Latest Ecumenical News

Ecumenical General Election Fringe
26/02/2024
Working Together in the General Election Year

A fringe meeting at General Synod looked at ecumenical projects including hustings and voter registration.

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Meissen Conference
15/02/2024
The Meissen Theological Conference

The Twelfth Theological Conference between the Church of England and the Protestant Church in German (EKD) took place at the Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Hotel in Berlin from 12 to 15 February 2024. We are very grateful to the Evangelical Church Berlin Brandenburg-Silesian Upper Lusatia (EKBO) for hosting an ecumenical reception.

 

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The Anglican-Oriental Orthodox Forum
07/12/2023
The Anglican-Oriental Orthodox Forum

The Anglican-Oriental Orthodox Forum met at Trinity House, Southwark on Thursday 7 December.  We had a very lively discussion about the current situation in Armenia and in the Holy Land, as well as catching up on news across our various churches in the UK.

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Council of Lutheran Churches - 75th Anniversary
31/10/2023
Council of Lutheran Churches - 75th Anniversary

This year, the Council of Lutheran Churches, formerly known as the Lutheran Council of Great Britain, is celebrating its 75th Anniversary. The festive day was Reformation Day on the 31st of October, culminating with a service at the Norwegian Church.

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Archbishop Justin
16/10/2023
A Message to Ecumenical Officers

Archbishop Justin Welby welcomed Anglican Ecumenical Officers to an online meeting

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Meissen Commission
15/10/2023
Meissen Commission

The Meissen Commission of the Church of England and the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) met for the 33rd meeting from October 12 to 15, 2023, in Loccum, under the leadership of Co-Chairs, the Rt Revd Dr. Jonathan Gibbs (CofE) and Landesbischof Ralf Meister (EKD).

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