Churches Together in Lancashire (CTL) is the agency through which the Christian denominations and congregations of the county seek to work in partnership at every level. We sponsor churches and congregations working together in covenanted Local Ecumenical Partnerships, and we aim to support and resource Local Churches Together Groups across the county, but we are here as a resource for ALL Lancashire’s churches. We are strongly committed to working together in Inter Faith Dialogue, and to coordinating work in Further Education (FE) Chaplaincy, as evidenced by our appointment of officers to support these areas. We work in association with Churches Together in England .
CTL is served by an Enabling Group comprised of members of our partner denominations, by groups dedicated to specific areas of work, and by 3 development officers. To find out who’s who, click here.
Do you have a good news story of churches working in partnership you’d like to share? If so, please contact Debbie at
debbie.peatman@ctlancashire.org.uk.
....Our Partners at County level...The Baptist Union - North Western Baptist Association
.......The Methodist Church - North Lancashire District; Bolton and Rochdale District .......The Church of England - Diocese of Blackburn.......The Roman Catholic Church - Diocese of Lancaster; Diocese of Salford; Archdiocese of Liverpool.......The United Reformed Church - North Western Synod.......The Salvation Army - Central North Division; North Western Division.......The Society of Friends - Lancashire Central & North Area; Pendle Hill Area .......and many of our local Churches Together Groups also have member congregations of other denominations.......
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MISSION ON WHEELS!
The Revd Richard Church, moderator of the North Western Synod of the United Reformed Church, is spending a month of the summer getting on his bike and cycling around the North West, visiting communities, churches and projects the length and breadth of the region.
Talking about the reasons for his trip, Richard says, “Often people describe the church as an out of touch and staid part of society – far removed from the dynamic movement Jesus started. I’m hoping that my mega ride, and the places I visit, will clearly show people that the church is not stuck but a vibrant and loving part of many communities throughout the North West, working for good and offering hope to people through the gospel.”
Richard will be cycling through Lancashire between Monday 2nd and Sunday 8th August (To see his itinerary click here)
Why not join him as he passes through your part of the county? The support of friends of all denominations will be warmly welcomed.
To find out more, visit the NW Synod website at www.nwsynod.org.uk , or contact
Revd Helen Higgin-Botham, Minister of Christ Church, Longridge and Fulwood United Reformed Church, Preston. Tel.01772 788827
Email: revhelation@yahoo.co.uk
SING CHRISTMAS!
Don’t even think about planning your Christmas programme without clicking here and finding out more about what Radio Lancashire and CTL will be up to on Tuesday 21st December! More details of how you can register and join in coming up soon...