Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI)
exists as an expression of our member churches’
commitment to ecumenism and inter-church
cooperation across Britain and Ireland. We
provide spaces for member churches to engage
in dialogue and relationship-building and support
collaborative action on issues of shared concern
through a range of approaches, including research,
publication of resources, theological reflection,
communications and advocacy.
Vision and values
- Meets unmet needs
- Adds value (amplifying or increasing the impact of work done by
member churches) - Is only possible if done ecumenically
- Adds a British-Irish focus
- Draws on or enables partnership
- Promotes equity and inclusion
The values that underpin this work are:
Faith
We seek to support our member churches, through the work of Christian unity, to follow Christ and offer the Good News of the Gospel in a multi faith, pluralist society. We offer a space for theological reflection on the challenges facing our member churches.
Hope
We find hope in our oneness in Christ and work together to bring this message of hope to a wounded and fractured Church and society.
Love
An approach founded on loving relationships underpins our working together and the concern for others reflected in that work. We demonstrate through our working together that we value our difference and diversity, which enrich and strengthen our work.
Respect
We recognise the importance of attentive and respectful listening as a foundation for the transformation of relationships, acknowledging complexity and diversity of opinions as we do so. We value every church’s contribution and promote respectful relationships at all levels across our member organisations.
Strategic Plan
The strategic plan outlines priorities that have been identified, in consultation with member churches, for the period 2023 to 2027. It centres on five priority areas of focus:
- Strengthening ecumenical engagement in Britain and Ireland
- Working together for mission and the common good
- Healing society’s fractures: identities, borders and nationalities
- Working for Global Peace and Justice
- Promoting Ethical and Inclusive Leadership
The wide-ranging nature of the strategic plan reflects the diversity of our membership and the extent and depth of the churches’ ecumenical commitment to the promotion of the common good and to the building of a just and compassionate society for all.
We are conscious that this strategy is taking effect at a challenging time for the Church, from the local through to the global level. It is offered as an invitation to dialogue and engagement in the hope that it will help churches feel supported in their vital work, and enhance the visibility of that work in the wider society.
Dr Nicola Brady, General Secretary, CTBI
