Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026
Sunday 18th - Sunday 25th January

Theme: "One Body, One Spirit"

This year's theme reminds us that the call to unity is a call to work for peace for all people everywhere.  The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) takes place each year from 18th to 25th January.  This ecumenical celebration provides an opportunity to focus our prayers on Christian unity and to know that we are joining with international siblings in Christ.  WPCU is also a great chance to speak about and experience Christian unity personally, in your village, town or county.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page as we publicise the various unity services and activities across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire.

If you are organising an event you, can download resources here.

Cambridge Faith Leaders: Interfaith Week Gathering
Reflections on Interfaith Relations in Cambridgeshire

On Thursday 13th November 2025 a meeting of faith leaders  was held at the Cambridge Central Mosque.  We shared reflections from a variety of leaders and shared lunch together.  It was organised to be a part of Interfaith Week 2025.

The event Included keynote addresses by:
Professor Timothy Winter, aka Shaikh Abdal Hakim Murad
and
Bishop Dagmar, Acting Bishop of Ely

The event was jointly organised by the Mosque, Churches Together in Cambridgeshire and the Anglican Diocese of Ely.  Mark Burleigh, our County Ecumenical Officer, writes, "This was a great opportunity to bring faith leaders together to deepen our mutual trust and understanding."

Huntingdonshire Faith Community Social Action Mapping

On 21st October 2025 church, health and community representatives heard about the valuable work being done by faith communities across Huntingdonshire.

The Faith communities that were represented were Anglican, Methodist, Baptist and Huntingdonshire Community Church.

The report highlights the incredible services to the community provided by churches.

Mark Burleigh, our County Ecumenical Officer, writes, "Churches and other faith groups contribute so much to the good of society through supporting people in need.  It is great to celebrate this work and to build partnerships with other voluntary sector organisations and statutory services, to maximise the impact of us all."

Trinity, Burwell Thanksgiving Service

On Saturday 18th October 2025 denominational leaders from the Methodist and URC churches joined in a service of thanksgiving to mark the closure of Trinity Church, Burwell.

Trinity was a single-congregation LEP established in 1988 between the United Reformed Church and Methodist Church.

Pictured are: Colin Watkins, Lythan Nevard, Laura Martin and  Eleanor Williams. 

Council Meeting in Chatteris

On 7th October 2025 the CTC Council met in one of our LEP churches.  Emmanuel , Chatteris, is a partnership of the Baptist, Methodist and URC churches.

At the meeting we expressed our thanks to Gale Richards, who stands down as Chair at the end of October.  Our Vice-chair said, "Gale, your contribution to CTC has been immense and we have much to thank you for. You leave CTC in far better place than you found it. I pray that God will continue to bless your ministry as you step out in a different direction, thank you once again, go well and may God go with you."

Service of Ecumenical Welcome in Toft

On Sunday 31st August 2025 a very special service of Ecumenical Welcome was held in in St Andrew's Church, Toft.

The service, which included Holy Communion, was so well attended that they ran out of hymn books for the occasion!  It was also an opportunity to sign the Ecumenical Welcome, taking forward Christians working together in Toft following the closure of the Methodist Church.

The Welcome was signed by Ann Mitchell (Anglican Churchwarden) and Steve Acklam (Methodist Senior Circuit Steward). 

Fenland Faith Community Social Action Mapping

On 22nd July 2025 church, health and community representatives heard about the valuable work being done by faith communities across Fenland.

The report highlights that 83% of Churches in Fenland are delivering an incredible 235 services to the community:

• 117 services supporting children and families

• 77 services supporting food security

• 41 services supporting mental health

Mark Burleigh, our County Ecumenical Officer, writes, "Churches and other faith groups contribute so much to the good of society through supporting people in need.  It is great to celebrate this work and to build partnerships with other voluntary sector organisations and statutory services, to maximise the impact of us all."

To download the full report click here.

New Baptist Denominational Representative joins CTC

Revd Robin Giles has been nominated by the Eastern Baptist Association as their Denominational Ecumenical Officer (DEO).

As part of his role Robin will represent Baptists at the Standing Committee of Churches Together in Cambridgeshire (which meets five times a year) as well as at our twice yearly Council meetings.  DEOs are appointed by their respective denominations to offer advice and resources for local ecumenism within a particular county body or church, such as the Eastern Baptist Association.  They work collaboratively with the County Ecumenical Officer and relate to their own regional denominational church leader, and National Ecumenical Officer.

Mark Burleigh, our County Ecumenical Officer, writes, "We warmly welcome Robin.  He already has a wealth of ecumenical experience in Cambridgeshire and we look forward to working together in Christ."

To read more about Robin click here.  To see the other members of the Standing Committee click here.

Forum 2025 - Churches Together in England

A number of us from Cambridgeshire were pleased to be able to attend the CTE Forum in Swanwick, Derbyshire, in March 2025.  This event takes place every three years and is the main ecumenical gathering of churches across England.  It was a great opportunity to find out more about how churches across England are working together – nationally, at a county level and locally.  We were treated to a hugely diverse range of speakers, worship and workshops - as well as browsing stalls run by many charities with a national reach.

Many of the sessions were recorded and are available to watch here.

You can watch a 3 minute video of the Forum here.

You can see a photo of the Cambridgeshire participants here.

Shared Bible Studies with the Diocese of Vellore

Throughout January to March 2025 we are sharing in a series of six Bible studies over Zoom, using material prepared by our brothers and sisters in Vellore.  The theme of the studies is "Gender Justice" and we have been able to bring together our perspectives and insights from both our contexts.

The studies have been a great way to get to know each other across our time zones!

If you would like to join the Zoom sessions email for more information.

Modern Slavery and Church Responses Conference

On Saturday 22nd February 2025 we supported an online conference aimed at equipping churches and trainee ministers to know about modern slavery and human trafficking.

It helped those who attended to identify people at risk and to safeguard them.  It included contributions from Together Free and Churches Together in Cambridgeshire.