The 2011 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which ends on January 25, marks the beginning of an encouraging year for the ecumenical movement in Britain, according to the Student Christian Movement (SCM), which has Catholic members.

Jenny Morgans, chairwoman of SCM’s student council, said: “We are really encouraged by the revival of interest in inclusive, ecumenical Christianity. Over the past year we have had requests for advice and support from students keen to establish ecumenical student groups, and conference is a great opportunity for students from different backgrounds to meet and explore their faith together.”