The Community of the Cross of Nails
CCN is a worldwide network of some 260 churches, charities, chaplaincies, peace-building and retreat centers, schools and other educational and training organizations, all inspired by the Coventry Cathedral story of destruction, rebuilding and renewal, and active in reconciliation in our own ways.
Our three guiding principles are Healing the wounds of history, Learning to live with difference and celebrate diversity, and Building a culture of justice and peace. We are guided by the words “Father Forgive,” and we pray the Litany of Reconciliation on a regular basis. You can join partners across the world praying the litany once a month together on zoom, on either the first Friday of the month, led by our German partners at midday CET (6am Eastern Time), or the third Wednesday, led by our North American partners at midday Eastern Time. Contact Alice Farnhill if you’d like the link details to join in.
Latest News & Events
Monthly Litany of Reconciliation Gatherings
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month to hear a reflection on recent reconciliation work from our partners in Canada and the United States, and to pray the Litany of Reconciliation. We gather on Zoom. If you’d like to join the Zoom meeting contact the Rev. Robert Childers or our communications manager, Sandra Alagona.
New Reconciliation Interns begin at Coventry Cathedral
The Community of the Cross of Nails at Coventry Cathedral has welcomed new interns for the 2025-2026 program year! Congratulations! If you would like to be considered for the internship program for the 2027-2027 program year, please contact the Rev. Robert Childers or Community of the Cross of Nails Coordinator at Coventry Cathedral, Alice Farnhill.
Recent Cross of Nails Presentations
2026 has welcomed new partners into the Community of the Cross of Nails across Canada and the United States. You can read more about these in the latest issues of the Community of the Cross of Nails newsletters found here.
