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John Bradley was the Field officer, South, for Churches Together in England. He has extensive experience of the ecumenical movement and is well placed to observe changes taking place today.

John has written this personal paper to add to current discussion about local ecumenism and here offers a personal reflection.

This paper looks at some historical context in England and reflects on Local Ecumenical Partnerships, Street Pastors, Fresh Expressions among other ways in which there are 'newer ways of working together locally.

Download the PDF: 'Newer ways of working together locally'.
 



 

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