Songs of Praise

Christian Unity (2025x3)

Air date: Jan 19, 2025

To mark the start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Sean Fletcher visits one of the largest gatherings of Christian church denominations in Europe. Organised by Churches Together in England, the conference brings together leaders from different church traditions, including Anglican, Roman Catholic, Pentecostal, Orthodox, and many more. Sean speaks to attendees to discover how this annual event, held since 1990, has fostered unity among Christians across England. As well as celebrating togetherness, the conference provides a forum for Christians to discuss their differences and work together to tackle the challenges of the day. The chair of Churches Together, Bishop Mike Royal, shares his personal story, and Sean meets Paulina Hlawiczka-Trotman, a Lutheran who left her homeland of Poland for the UK to pursue her calling to the priesthood. She paved the way for other women, becoming the first ever female Polish bishop of the Protestant Church. We also hear the inspiring story