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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Inspiring to hear Shermara Hoyte and Andy Flannagan on Responding to Christian Nationalism at the Churches Together in England All Ecumenical Representatives conference in Swanwick, Derbyshire, United Kingdom 🇬🇧 #ChurchesTogether

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A blessing to represent Churches Together in England and join our friends from the Quakers for a Silent Walking Vigil for Peace in London today. Blessed are the peacemakers…🙏

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is currently visiting England. @churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents and our General Secretary, Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social were delighted to attend an inter-faith lunch in his honour. Photo credit: Matthias Grebe

Pictured L to R: Rev Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson, Bishop Paulina Hławiczka-Trotman, Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira & Great Britain; Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally and CTE General Secretary Bishop Mike Royal

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Statement from Churches Together in England on the tragic accident at Big Church Festival.

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

"...Exploring the Jewish cemetery in Warsaw, the Polin Museum's 1000-year history of Polish Jews and walking through what would have been the Jewish ghetto in World War 2 have left me reflecting on both the worst and best of humanity" ~ Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social 🙏🏿 @ccjdialogue.bsky.social

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Two of my favs from the Chelsea Flower Show last weekend both including classic motor vehicles in the garden…

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Honoured to feature in Keep the Faith Magazine Men of Influence List 2026 alongside 16 other inspiring leaders…

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Great to be at Churches Together in England Enabling Group and launch or “Kingdom over Nation” resource to help churches navigate Christian nationalism. Grateful to the CTE Team and Member Churches who made the time away a rich time of blessing. #ChurchesTogether

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Featuring Bible studies and reflections from: Rt Rev Anderson Jeremiah Rev Dr @HelenEPaynter @csbibleviolence.bsky.social @chinemcdonald.bsky.social @theosthinktank.bsky.social Rev Dr Callan Slipper Richard Bradbury @doralh.bsky.social @shermarafh.bsky.social and Rt Rev @mikearoyal.bsky.social

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Standing as one! Bishop Mike Royal (Pentecostal); Bishop James Curry (Catholic); Bishop Hovakim Manukyan (Orthodox) at an Ecumenical Evening Prayer Service for Peace in the Middle East at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Kensington, London. #Peace #Unity

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

WATCH AGAIN - The Prophetic and the Flag: Far-right extremism, Christian nationalism and the Church response Speakers: @mikearoyal.bsky.social @al-barrett.bsky.social Dr Nadia Habashi, Rev Dr Inderjit Bhogal ctbi.org.uk/.../the-prop... Thank you to @ctbi.bsky.social for coordinating this event.

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Honoured for Churches Together in England to host Palestinian Lutheran pastor and theologian Rev Dr Munther Isaac today. He challenged the world with his 2023 sermon “Jesus in the Rubble.” An ecumenical gathering of challenge, lament and support for our sisters and brothers in the Holy Land.

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

‘The Prophetic and the Flag’ - a webinar exploring far-right extremism, Christian nationalism and the Church's response. On St George's Day - Thursday, 23 April, 7-8.30pm. Sign up at bit.ly/prophFLAG Hear from a panel of academics and church leaders including Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

An Easter Prayer from the Presidents of Churches Together in England #Easter #ChurchesTogether

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

This is our #ecumenical highlight of yesterday's installation service for Archbishop Sarah She signs the @churchesengland.bsky.social Ecumenical Covenant, witnessed by CTE General Secretary Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social and her fellow CTE Presidents Video @churchofengland.org #ChurchesTogether

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We welcomed Archbishop Sarah, Archbishop Richard & Bishop Hovakim to their first meeting of the @churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents today They shared the issues that they are focused on, in particular, the war in the Middle East and working towards unity in our own nation Photo: © Neil Turner

Pictured left to right: Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Orthodox President and Primate of the Diocese of The Armenian Church of the United Kingdom & Ireland; Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally representing The Church of England; Rev Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson Free Churches Group Moderator; Bishop Paulina Hławiczka-Trotman, CTE President for the Fourth Presidency Group and Head of The Lutheran Church in Great Britain and Archbishop of Westminster Richard Moth representing Catholic Bishops' Conference (England and Wales).
Not pictured Bishop Tedroy Powell, CTE Pentecostal and Charismatic President, and National Bishop of the Church of God of Prophecy UK
Photo: © Neil Turner

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Wedding vibes on Ghana 🇬🇭 Independence Day at the wedding of the season, the marriage of dear friends Bejoy Pal and Rev Dr Lisa Adjei #Wedding #Couple

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

This Sunday, 8 March, is the COVID day of reflection. We remember the lives lost 🙏🏽 There are still tickets available for "Coming Together in Hope" - the National Service for the Black Community at The Monastery Manchester from 7-9pm. Our Gen Sec Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social will be taking part

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Excited to represent Churches Together in England as closing keynote speaker at the brilliant ChurchWorks Summit at Westminster Central Hall. Church leaders, Christian charity leaders & government leaders in conversation together all wanting the best for our communities! #Church #Community

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

You’ve fought the good fight, you’ve finished the race; you’ve kept the faith! Rest in power Rev Dr Jesse Jackson Jr. 🕊️🙏🏾 R.I.P #JesseJackson #CivilRights #RacialJustice

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

🚨 Don't miss out on tickets for the @churchworks.bsky.social summit on 27 February. Ticket sales close on Sunday. Contributors include: UK Gov Faith Minister @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social, CTE Gen Sec Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social, CAP, Spurgeons, and many more eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-church...

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Lent begins next week. If you're seeking inspiration for your church or #ChurchesTogether group, then take a look at some suggestions from our Member Churches and partner organisations. cte.org.uk/lent-reso... If we've not included your favourite, please share a link to it in the comments...

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Read February's CTe-News for the latest #ecumenical news and stories including... ✝️A new CTE Orthodox President 🌿Lent resources for 2026 🌍Applying for a #SnelsonFund grant to be an ecumenical explorer ...and #AMillionActsOfHope 💖 mailchi.mp/cte/ctenewsf... #ChurchesTogether

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Are you an #ecumenical explorer? Or do you know a young person who could be? cte.org.uk/encouraging-... The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund gives grants to Christians aged 18 to 35 years old to experience unity working abroad. Applications close on 31 March. #SnelsonFund #YoungEcumenists

map of the world with pins showing where Snelson Fund awardees have been

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

World Christianity and Mission: A symposium Join international scholars to discuss 3 books that examine the intersection of World Christianity and mission. Fri 17 April at Westminster College, Cambs or online cte.org.uk/world-chr... Co-hosted with @cccwcambridge.bsky.social & Anglican Communion

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Today, 8 February, is #RacialJusticeSunday Resources on the theme of 'Love your Neighbour' have been developed by @ctbi.bsky.social and a team from across the traditions. cte.org.uk/racial-ju... #ChurchesTogether #RacialJustice #PrayTogether

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

@churchesengland.bsky.social CTE is delighted to announce that the new President for the Orthodox Churches is the Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom & Ireland, Bishop Hovakim Manukyan. We pray for His Grace 🙏 cte.org.uk/new-orthodox... #ChurchesTogether

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Brilliant WEAVE Intercultural Church & City Transformation Conference in Greater Manchester, meeting dear friends and sharing reflections on a panel about Reimagining Church - Churches Together, host by Shermara Hoyte… #WEAVE #ChurchesTogether

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Dr Yinxuan Huang from the Bible Society at WEAVE Conference speaking about nominal Christianity declining but a definite “up tick” in committed Christian church and faith engagement in England and this being driven by young people & diverse communities. #QuietRevival

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Prof Paul Williams from the Bible Society speaking at WEAVE Intercultural Church and City Transformation Conference, on humans being image bearers “How we treat each other is how we treat God!”

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

"Let’s celebrate the local church" - say our friends at @churchworks.bsky.social Book now for the Summit on Friday, 27 February in Central London. It's all about making connections across the public sector and government. www.churchworks.org.uk/news/lets-ce... #ChurchesTogether

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Let’s celebrate the local church! | ChurchWorks News

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Have you decided how you are going to mark Racial Justice Sunday next week on 8 February? cte.org.uk/racial-ju... The theme for 2026 is 'Love your Neighbour' Explore the @ctbi.bsky.social worship materials, prayers, reflections and 'take action' suggestions from across the traditions.

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Wonderful to be amongst so many #ecumenical friends for an historic occasion - the Confirmation of the Election of Archbishop Sarah who also becomes a President of @churchesengland.bsky.social Archbishop Sarah was charged with “breaking down barriers and building trust across differences”

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Honoured to represent Churches Together in England at a moving Holocaust Memorial Day Service in London. A timely reminder that in these divisive days we must resist antisemitism and racism wherever it raises it ugly head. #HMD2026

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Giving the homily at the Ecumenical Service on the theme “One Body, One Spirit” for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the St Sarkis Armenian Orthodox Church in Kensington, London🇦🇲 #ChurchesTogether #WPCU2026

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Great to be on Premier Christian Radio Inspirational Breakfast with Jack Palmer-White talking about ChurchWorks, church based community engagement and the church linking with local & central government… #ChurchWorks #ChurchesTogether

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Kicked off the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, speaking at a packed Churches Together Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Hearing about the 16 Churches involved in the Trussell Foodbank in the town was inspiring. Churches serving the community together. #ChurchesTogether

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Thank God for his goodness in 2025. Happy New Year! #BestNine #2025 (📸 credits Chris Jackson / Arron Chown; Shine Your Light; Scorby Photography)

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

A joy to share the Christmas message at Destiny Nation Church in Tema, Ghana 🇬🇭 this Sunday #Christmas2025🎄

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

From a wonderfully festive Ghana we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year🎄🇬🇭 #Christmas2025

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

"Cardinal Vincent has been an ecumenical giant as a Churches Together in England President." - General Secretary of @churchesengland.bsky.social Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social 📷 copyright Churches Together in England 🧵 1/4

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Is it too early to get ready for Thy Kingdom Come 2026? Join the special #ChurchesTogether webinars on Tuesday 22 January to help you pray and plan for this ecumenical celebration of prayer in May 2026. cte.org.uk/get-ready... #PrayTogether #ThyKingdomCome

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

A joy to be involved in leading the Aston Villa Football Club Christmas Carol Service with 1000 people attending!! Big thanks to AVFC for their generosity, our amazing club chaplain Rev Jon Grant, Birmingham Churches Together, Aston Churches Together and Shine Your Light. #ChurchesTogether

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Political Cartoon Gallery @politicalcartoon.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Matt @MattCartoonist on Australia’s social media ban for under-16s @Telegraph – political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Good news of great joy for all Christmas resources from a wide breadth of traditions in response to Christian nationalism. A clear message of love for all our neighbours, resisting agendas of division and hostility bit.ly/4a3619Q #JoyForAll #ChurchesTogether Thank you @al-barrett.bsky.social 🙏

Bus Stop Nativity by Andrew Gadd. Image used with permission.

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Mike Royal @mikearoyal.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Great to speak at Coton Green Community Church, Tamworth this morning at catch up with Bishop David Carr. Such a father in the faith to me and so many.

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