Neither height nor depth, nor anything else
in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:39
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BREAKING AND RECENT NEWS
13 August 2010
Nearly £20,000 raised in a week from Methodist Pakistan appeal
United Nations warns of second wave of death from disease and food shortages...
9 August 2010
Give the Gift of Peace
Christians are being encouraged to share a little peace with their neighbours, in the form of a new booklet from the Methodist Church...
5 August 2010
Methodists respond to Pakistan emergency
With over 1,400 people dead and three million people affected after heavy flooding in Pakistan, the Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) and the Methodist Church are supporting efforts to help the survivors...
1 July 2010
Methodist Youth push for advice on cohabitation at Methodist Conference
The Methodist Church will look at cohabitation, at the urging of Youth Assembly...
30 June 2010
New Methodist hymn collection to be published in 2011
Plans for a 'big sing' event at the 2011 Methodist Conference...
30 June 2010
Methodist Church to boycott goods from illegal Israeli settlements
Conference denounces all violence...
30 June 2010
New President and Vice-President Designate elected
The Revd Lionel Osborn has been elected President Designate of the Methodist Conference for 2010-11 and Ruth Pickles has been elected the Vice-President Designate...
Addressing the annual Methodist Conference, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, said he wanted to see the Church of England and Methodist communities growing much closer together...
29 June 2010
Church adopts carbon reduction policy
Pledge for 80 per cent CO2 cut by 2050...
29 June 2010
Methodists celebrate 150 years of chaplaincy to the armed forces
Today, the Methodist Conference (the Church's governing body) is celebrating 150 years of this ministry, which has provided support to military personnel and their families throughout more than 15 conflicts, from British colonial rule in South Asia to the ongoing war in Afghanistan...
26 June 2010
Methodist Vice-President speaks of God's transforming love
In her inaugural address as Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, Deacon Eunice Attwood called on the Church to recognise the transforming power of God's love...
26 June 2010
If we pay attention to God we won't stay inside the Church - says new Methodist President
* Revd Alison Tomlin encourages people to pay attention to God...
25 June 2010
Methodists live longer than the average Brit
Last Sunday, Stanley Lucas of Cornwall died aged 110 (born on 15 January, 1900). Stanley was thought to be not only the oldest male member of the British Methodist Church, but one of the oldest men in the world. Is this sort of longevity characteristic of Methodists? Seemingly, yes...
21 June 2010
Churches and charity urge government to make tax fairer
Leaders from the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches, together with the Christian charity...
1 June 2010
Methodist Conference comes to Portsmouth
This year's Methodist Conference will meet in Portsmouth, from 26 June to 1 July. The Conference is the governing body of the Methodist Church and is also a festival of celebration, worship and friendship...
28 May 2010
Churches disappointed by weak commitments on nuclear disarmament
An alliance of nine UK Churches has expressed disappointment at the failure of nuclear weapons states to agree deadlines for actions on nuclear disarmament...
24 May 2010
Methodist youth to celebrate last Breakout of its kind
Early-bird ticket deal extended to 25 June...
17 May 2010
Methodists to play a key role at Greenbelt Festival in new partnership
Methodist-Greenbelt deal offers free tickets to presbyters, deacons, preachers and worship leaders...
11 May 2010
Methodist app now available on App Store
The Methodist Church today announced the launch of their first app for iPhone and iPod touch...
7 May 2010
Take a Glimpse of the Word...
A new booklet, entitled Glimpses of the Word, offers readers an inspiring collection of images, prayers and reflections on the Bible...
6 May 2010
Young Methodists geared to get Generous
* New website for young people run by young people...
4 May 2010
Churches appoint new Safeguarding Adviser
Elizabeth Hall has been appointed to the post of Safeguarding Adviser for the Church of England and the Methodist Church in Britain...
30 April 2010
Mayor of Hiroshima says Now is the Time to end nuclear weapons
"Eliminating nuclear weapons from the world will be one of humanity's greatest achievements," says Mayor Akiba...
29 April 2010
Christians urged to vote on 6 May
Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Church leaders have united to urge all Christians to vote on 6 May...
19 April 2010
A chance to make your voice heard on climate change
British Methodists are being offered the opportunity to make their views heard on climate change, as part of a new Church-wide consultation...
16 April 2010
Haiti aid continues to make a difference three months on
£802, 000 raised so far by joint appeal, including Gift Aid...
12 April 2010
April 2010 meeting of the Methodist Council
The Methodist Council met on 10-12 April at Royal Holloway College, University of London in Egham, Surrey. This is the third Council meeting of this Church year...
8 April 2010
Churches celebrate victory over the vultures
Methodist, Baptist and United Reformed Church leaders are celebrating after the Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Act was passed in the final hours of the current Parliament sitting...
7 April 2010
Caste discrimination a step closer to being outlawed in the UK
* Methodists welcome amendment to Equality Bill...
1 April 2010
Methodist President rejoices in the here and now this Easter
In his Easter message, Revd David Gamble, President of the Methodist Conference, has called on Methodists to celebrate God's action in the here and now...
24 March 2010
Ban the bomblet - Churches celebrate the Cluster Munitions Act
Methodist, Baptist and United Reformed Church leaders have welcomed the passing of the Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Act today in parliament...
12 March 2010
Churches question whether BNP should be permitted to stand in elections
Christians should challenge the BNP's 'rhetoric of hatred'...
12 March 2010
Vibrant past and a bright future for the Methodist Church in Britain
New Heritage guide tells of Church's living history...
8 March 2010
Churches put pressure on the Government to enforce workers' rights
* Faith groups, charities and campaign groups lobby for a fairer deal for 3.5 million workers...
5 March 2010
Only a decade to bring nuclear weapons under control, says PM's advisor on nuclear proliferation
Now is the time for nations to commit to a world free of nuclear weapons, say UK Churches ...
4 March 2010
Church leaders urge politicians to take the Pledge
National Church leaders are calling on politicans to commit to responsible campaigning on issues of asylum and immigration, and to act to end the detention of children and families within the asylum system...
25 February 2010
Methodists raise more than £70,000 to help victims of the Cumbria floods
A Methodist fundraising appeal has raised £74,432 to help victims of the floods which struck Cumrbia in November...
19 February 2010
Text PRAYNOW to 82088
Free weekly prayer texts from the Methodist Church...
15 February 2010
Methodist Church welcomes alcohol labelling proposals
Call for minimum unit price on alcohol...
12 February 2010
Methodists encouraged to fast for Fiji
* February 25 will mark solidarity with oppressed Fiji...
11 February 2010
Methodist President and Vice-President affirm commitment to a covenant relationship with the Church of England
* We are prepared to be changed as a Church if that will serve the needs of the Kingdom...
2 February 2010
February 2010 meeting of the Methodist Council
The Methodist Council met on 1-2 February at the High leigh Conference Centre in Broxbourne...
1 February 2010
Haiti: More than £270,000 raised by Methodist appeals
Appeals for Haiti launched by the Methodist Church and MRDF have raised more than £270,000...
1 February 2010
Church progress on visas for overseas visitors
Church representatives have met immigration minister Phil Woolas MP to seek to resolve visa problems for overseas visitors to the Methodist Church in Britain...
25 January 2010
Church establishes independent Education Commission
Revd Dr John Barrett appointed as Chair...
25 January 2010
Haiti appeal passes £80,000 mark
A joint appeal launched by the Methodist Church and MRDF for Haiti has smashed the £80,000 barrier, which means that more than £100,000 will be donated to Haiti...
22 January 2010
Churches say There is Enough For Everyone - Poverty and Homelessness Action Week
There is enough for everyone - that is the message of Poverty and Homelessness Action Week beginning on January 30...
22 January 2010
Churches launch guide to prepare for the 2010 General Election
Online resources designed to help Chirstians prepare for the General Election were launched today...
13 January 2010
Appeal launched to help thousands struck by devastating Haiti earthquake
Church donates £20,000 to aid victims of killer quake feared to have left thousands dead ...
7 January 2010
Methodists' New Year's Resolution - to cut carbon emissions by 10 per cent within a year
* Call to be 'earth keepers' rather than 'earth eaters'...
22 December 2009
Methodist President’s Christmas Message
The President of the Methodist Conference has challenged people to look beyond the romanticism of the Christmas story in search of the reality...
21 December 2009
Free Churches condemn failure to reach climate deal
The Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches have condemned the world's richest countries for failing to reach a binding agreement at the Copenhagen climate change summit...
14 December 2009
Methodist Climate Cyclist arrives in Copenhagen
Survey shows that 1 in 5 people are using their cars less...
11 December 2009
The most important card you’ll send this Christmas
Methodist, Baptist and United Reformed Church leaders are reminding people to send Christmas greetings to Immigration Minister Phil Woolas MP, asking him to end the detention of children in the asylum system...
8 December 2009
Prioritise the poor, say Churches ahead of the Pre-Budget Report
Three UK Churches are calling for protection for the poor and job security in a response to think tank Reform's call today to cut public sector jobs...
7 December 2009
Poll shows half of British homes using less energy
People are already cutting their carbon footprint, whether they know it or not...
3 December 2009
Methodist Church using investments to fight climate change
* Aims to reduce carbon footprint of its portfolios
* New investment policy on climate change ahead of Copenhagen Summit...
30 November 2009
Former BBC newsreader appointed as "chaplain to older people" in Alton
* Broadcaster Debbie Thrower becomes country's first Simeon Chaplain...
23 November 2009
Cyclist takes the road to Copenhagen Climate Conference
Follow Ben’s progress at www.climatecycleride.blogspot.com ...
20 November 2009
Urgent call to prayer for those affected by flooding
The President of the Methodist Conference has called for people to pray for all those affected by last night's severe flooding...
20 November 2009
Dear Mr Woolas, all I want for Christmas is...
...an end to the locking up of children ...
18 November 2009
Churches encourage politicians to prioritise the common good
On the occasion of the State Opening of Parliament, three British Churches are reminding politicians that they still have a duty to work for the benefit of all people...
18 November 2009
Youth Assembly appoints new full time Youth President
Attendance of Youth Assembly up by 75%...
10 November 2009
Pressure to drop court case against Fiji Church leaders
At a court hearing today, a lawyer representing nine Fijian Church leaders appealed for the case against them to be dropped...
9 November 2009
Hold fast to hope for Prisons Week
Churches across Great Britain are being encouraged to hold special services and events to mark Prisons Week from 15-21 November...
6 November 2009
Put a little Christmas in your pocket
The Methodist Church is hoping to spread a little festive cheer with the latest edition to their hugely popular In Your Pocket booklet series...
5 November 2009
New Youth Assembly comes to Durham
* More young people's voices will be heard in oversubscribed event...
5 November 2009
Date and venue announced for Methodist Conference 2011
In 2011, the Methodist Conference will be heading northwest to Southport, from 30 June to 7 July. ...
30 October 2009
Getting the best for Local Preachers
First phase of major consultation begins...
29 October 2009
Churches lobby EU leaders ahead of Copenhagen Climate Change Conference
Church leaders have called on European politicians to make firm commitments on climate change policy at the EU summit meeting in Brussels, which starts today (October 29)...
27 October 2009
Pakistan church calls for an end to religious violence
The leader of the Methodist Church in Britain has welcomed moves by Church leaders in Pakistan which call on the Pakistani government to end religious violence in the country...
22 October 2009
Churches call for an end to 'credit slavery'
This week, the Methodist Church, the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the United Reformed Church have called for transparency in money-lending and greater protection for borrowers...
15 October 2009
Methodists take action on climate change
Copies of Hope In God's Future - a report and study guide addressing climate change - are flying off the shelves just days after the first printed editions became available...
2 October 2009
Appeal for disaster victims in Samoa, Tonga and Indonesia
An appeal for prayer and funds for victims of the tsunami and earthquake tragedies in Samoa, Tonga and Indonesia has been launched by the Methodist Church in Britain...
24 September 2009
Fijian Church leaders return to court
Church is being intimidated by Government...
24 September 2009
Brown's Trident plans 'feeble and ineffective'
Three national Church leaders have criticised Gordon Brown over his 'feeble and ineffective' pledge to reduce the UK's nuclear submarine fleet from four to three...
22 September 2009
September meeting of the Methodist Council
The Methodist Council met on 21-22 September at Methodist Church House in London...
21 September 2009
27 September is Back to Church Sunday: Come as you are
This Sunday, half a million Christians will be inviting someone special to come back to church in one of the largest co-ordinated ecumenical evangelism events staged across Britain...
21 September 2009
Methodists win at the Blog Awards
Two Methodist weblogs received awards at this years Christian Web and New Media Awards...
17 September 2009
Churches' delegation to attend the three main political party conferences
Christian leaders will engage with politicians at the three main party political conferences over the next few weeks...
14 September 2009
Churches offer resources for Peacemaking Sunday - September 20
Church leaders are being encouraged to mark The International Day of Peace on Peacemaking Sunday using worship resources provided by The Baptist Union of Great Britain, The Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church...
11 September 2009
Methodists will attend Trade Union Congress
Church to join campaign to protect vulnerable workers...
10 September 2009
Join the Trafalgar Squaredance this Sunday
This Sunday a church organist will be taking to Trafalgar Square’s fourth plinth with the simple aim of making London happy with music...
10 September 2009
European Methodist Council comes to Manchester
Church leaders from all over Europe will meet in Manchester this weekend to discuss mass unemployment, migration, Christian and Muslim dialogue and ecumenical relationships...
3 September 2009
Church calls for end to Pakistan blasphemy law
'Outdated' law is fuelling interreligious violence...
2 September 2009
Concern for Church following Fiji's expulsion from the Commonwealth
British Methodists have expressed solidarity with Methodists in Fiji following the country's expulsion from the Commonwealth yesterday...
21 August 2009
How diverse is your Church?
The Methodist Church will take a snapshot of its richness and diversity through the launch of a web-based survey next month...
20 August 2009
New swine flu guidance from the Methodist Church
Housebound Christians encouraged to worship online...
13 August 2009
Fijian Church leaders appear in court
Leaders forbidden to speak, preach or meet together...
6 August 2009
Methodist leader 'appalled' at atrocities in Pakistan
Christians urged to pray for Church in Pakistan...
24 July 2009
Christians urged to pray as Church leaders arrested in Fiji
The British Methodist Church is calling on Christians to pray for the Methodist Church in Fiji following the arrests of seven Church leaders by Fiji's military government...
24 July 2009
Methodist minister offers spiritual nourishment from the fourth plinth
A Methodist minister will be offering visitors to Trafalgar Square a touch of midweek spirituality as he leads a worship service from the fourth plinth, alongside Nelson's Column and the imposing facade of the National Gallery...
17 July 2009
Methodists take a lead in discovering the nation's Biblical literacy
A Methodist supported biblical literacy study has made headlines around the world...
The General Secretary of the Methodist Church has responded to the BBC Trust consideration of non-religious voices to be included on Radio 4's Thought For The Day...
9 July 2009
Methodist Church will bar members from joining BNP
The annual Conference of the Methodist Church, meeting in Wolverhampton, has agreed that no member of the Church can also be a member of a political party whose constitution, aims or objectives promote racism. This specifically includes, but is not solely limited to, the British National Party (BNP)...
8 July 2009
Young Methodists challenge Church to broaden its horizons
Young people have highlighted ways in which churches can be more open and accessible to all, regardless of age of sexuality...
8 July 2009
Methodists celebrate their shared identity with all Christians
The Methodist Church has reiterated its commitment to ecumenical relationships at its annual COnference in Wolverhampton...
8 July 2009
Methodist Church elects new President and Vice President Designate
The Revd Alison Tomlin has been elected President Designate of the Methodist Conference for 2010-2011 and Deacon Eunice Attwood has been elected Vice President Designate...
7 July 2009
Church calls on all to repent of climate change sin
Church to reduce carbon emissions by 80%...
4 July 2009
New Vice-President calls on Methodists to push boundaries in the 21st century
The new Vice-President of the Conference, Dr Richard Vautrey, called on Methodists to push boundaries, test new ideas and embrace new technology in order to reach out beyond the walls of churches and chapels...
4 July 2009
Methodist President: Church must make the world a safer place
In his inaugural presidential address to the annual Methodist Conference, Revd David Gamble spoke of the need for the Church to be a 'safer space' for people of every walk of life...
29 June 2009
Methodist President marks 15th anniversary of Rwandan genocide
Revd Stephen Poxon, President of the Methodist Conference, has joined public figures from around the world in lighting a candle for Rwanda on camera ...
25 June 2009
From the Superintendent Minister at Methodist Central Hall Westminster
It is with great regret that we have heard of the fake British Citizenship ceremony held at the Methodist Central Hall Westminster in December in December 2007...
18 June 2009
Dazzling and inspirational Methodist Art Collection now online
A masculine Christ, a radiating Abel eyed by a simmering Cain and a floating vision of a dove art just a few of the works now online in the Methodist Art Collection...
12 June 2009
Methodist Conference comes to Wolverhampton
The Methodist Conference will meet in Wolverhampton this July...
8 June 2009
Churches concerned as BNP makes election gains
Churches' steadfast message: God loves all, racism is a 'sin'...
29 May 2009
Statement from Church leaders: vote next week, vote positively
"We call on UK Christians to give voice to their values by voting at next week's European Parliamentary Elections on June 4...
28 May 2009
Church dedicates resources to children and young people
The Methodist Church has continued its commitment to empowering young people with the appointment of a Youth Participation Development Officer...
22 May 2009
Appeal for Sri Lankan Churches struggling with refugee crisis
The Methodist Church's Fund for World Mission is working with local churches in Sri Lanka to deliver immediate aid and relief...
15 May 2009
Churches see hopeful future for nuclear disarmament
Three British Churches have expressed optimism following the conclusion of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Preparatory Committee meeting in New York...
12 May 2009
More than half a million people to be invited ‘Back to Church’
Churchgoers around world are set personally to invite more than half a million people to services on Back to Church Sunday...
1 May 2009
Advice for Churches on swine flu
The Methodist Church has circulated guidance among Church leaders in the event of a swine flu pandemic in the UK...
24 April 2009
Business Sunday launched to connect with business life
Methodists are encouraged to connect with business life...
22 April 2009
Methodist Church welcomes the Chancellor's measures to help recession victims
Methodist Church responds positively to the budget...
22 April 2009
Government criticised for gambling legislation change
Yesterday Parliament agreed to double the amount of money that can be staked and won on the kind of fruit machines found in pubs and amusement arcades...
20 April 2009
Churches urged to take action ahead of European elections
Election pack highlights BNP threat......
9 April 2009
Methodist President's message of hope for Easter
In his Easter message the Revd Stephen Poxon, President of the Methodist Conference, speaks of the emotions of Easter and a hope that never dies...
6 April 2009
April meeting of the Methodist Council
The Methodist Council met on 3-4 April at All Saints Pastoral Centre in London Colney...
31 March 2009
Churches highlight new evidence on problem gambling
Today the Commons Delegated Legislative Committee will review Government proposals to double the stake and the prize money for pub gambling machines...
31 March 2009
Churches dismiss BNP's election posters
Three British Churches have reminded people of the true Christian message of love for all people following the inclusion of Jesus in a BNP election campaign...
23 March 2009
Churches challenge G20 leaders on real leadership
Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Church leaders have challenged the G20 heads of government, meeting in London next week, to show real leadership and ensure that solutions to the current economic crisis lead to action on global warming...
18 March 2009
Church welcomes Prime Minister's commitment to nuclear disarmament
The Methodist Church has welcomed news that Gordon Brown has pledged to consider cutting Britain's nuclear arsenal...
13 March 2009
History meets mission in new Church initiative
Jo Hibbard has been appointed Methodist Heritage Officer in a brand new initiative designed to enrich the life of the Church through greater engagement with Methodist heritage sites...
12 March 2009
Churches criticise government for gambling with lives
Christian groups are accusing the Government of gambling with lives in a response to plans from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS)...
2 March 2009
Churches warn Prime Minister on moral challenge of climate change
Three church leaders have added their voices to The Church of England and The Church of Scotland's in warning the Prime Minister that not acting urgently at the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference would be a "moral failure"...
27 February 2009
Methodist Church rises to government challenge of engaging young people
The first UK Christian denomination to employ young people in a new youth strategy has pushed the boundaries of youth participation...
20 February 2009
Christians speak out against Westboro Baptist's Hatred
Six Christian organisations and denominations have produced a joint statement in response to the proposed visit of Westboro Baptist Church to picket in the UK...
19 February 2009
Two thirds of 18-24 year-olds want more hours in the day
Ever feel that there simply aren't enough hours in the day? If you're a member of the younger generation, chances are you'd like more time to squeeze in your to-do list ...
17 February 2009
Methodist Church welcomes celebration of Darwin Day
Methodists pay tribute to Darwin's ground-breaking theory of evolution ...
17 February 2009
February meeting of the Methodist Council
The Methodist Council met on 16-17 February at High Leigh Conference Centre in Hertfordshire...
17 February 2009
Methodists in war-torn Sri Lanka appeal for help
British Methodist Church urges people to pray for displaced Sri Lankans on February 19...
9 February 2009
Further information on BBC Religion and Ethics changes
Since our concerns about proposed changes to the BBC's Religion and Ethics department were initially raised on Saturday, we are pleased to have received some clarification from the BBC...
7 February 2009
Concern expressed over BBC changes
In a letter to the BBC's Director General, the Methodist Church has expressed 'deep concern' over the announcement of immediate structural changes to the BBC's Religion and Ethics department...
6 February 2009
Put A Little Grace and Hope In Your Pocket
With economic recession looming large and severe weather conditions causing chaos, some may feel that 2009 has got off to a ratehr gloomy start...
2 February 2009
Venturing on new ground - Church reaches out to young adults
The Revd Ian Bell has been appointed Pioneering Ministries Coordinator, overseeing a major new initiative designed to reach out to young adults who have no contact with the Church...
26 January 2009
Methodist anger at Government's 'immoral' gambling proposals
Proposals mean slot machine prize would be higher than weekly benefit levels...
21 January 2009
Churches tackle credit crisis issues
Call to move towards a sustainable economy...
16 January 2009
Churches Urge Prayer For Justice in Zimbabwe
Methodist Church and URC back Africa Day of Prayer...
12 January 2009
Methodist Church lends support to Christians in North Korea
Many people aren't aware taht there are Christians in North Korea, let alone that The Methodist Church has been working with them...
6 January 2009
Atheist ads hit London buses
The Atheist Bus Campaign is will be hitting London today with ads that read 'There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life'...
28 December 2008
Methodist Church calls for international pressure to bring an end to Gaza conflict
In light of the escalating conflict in Gaza over the last 24 hours, the Methodist Church is calling for international pressure on both Israel and Hamas to bring an end to the violence...
22 December 2008
Call to prayer as Christmas Day violence feared in India
The Methodist Church is urging Christians to pray as fresh violence is feared on Christmas Day...
22 December 2008
Christmas Message from the Methodist President
In his Christmas Message, the Revd Stephen Poxon, President of the Methodist Conference, calls for Christmas to be a time of hospitality towards strangers...
19 December 2008
MRDF appeals for support for crisis-hit countries
This Christmas, the Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) is calling on people to remember those affected by humanitarian crises in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zimbabwe...
11 December 2008
Methodist Church calls for welfare with dignity
Methodists have expressed concern for lone parents and people receiving incapacity benefits following the publication of the Welfare Reform White Paper yesterday...
3 December 2008
Church hopes for long term improvement following Government's legislative programme
The Methodist Church envisages long term improvement rather than a quick fix to the economic crisis following the Queen's Speech to Parliament...
2 December 2008
Methodist Church backs appeal to help thousands affected by flooding in Brazil
An international appeal to help thousands of people displaced by floods in brazil has been backed by the Methodist Church in Britain...
1 December 2008
Churches call for crackdown on carbon emissions through energy conservation
Concerns over Government go-ahead for Kingsnorth Power Station...
1 December 2008
Methodist Church invited to 'Sing a New Song'
The Methodist Music Resources Group is asking people to offer their opinions on a new collection of hymns and songs in their 'Sing a New Song' collection...
27 November 2008
Lord Leslie Griffiths named Chair of Methodist Heritage Committee
Lord Leslie Griffiths of Pembrey and Burry Port has been appointed Chair of the newly formed Methodist Heritage Committee...
24 November 2008
Sarah Malik named first salaried Methodist Youth President
First role of its kind in any mainstream UK Church...
24 November 2008
Churches urged to mark World AIDS Day
An Asian Worship Service for World AIDS Day has been commended for use in churches across Britain...
20 November 2008
Better Than Bubble Bath - Extraordinary gifts for Christmas
As many of us rack our brains for the perfect gift for that difficult relative, the Methodist Relief and Development Fund is encouraging people to do something life-changing this Christmas...
14 November 2008
Methodist Church calls for UN emergency food aid access into Gaza
The Methodist Church in Britain has urged for Gaza border crossings to be kept open so that emergency food aid can reach people in need ...
11 November 2008
Methodist Church welcomes push for the responsible pricing of alcohol
The British Methodist Church has welcomed calls from MPs to set minimum prices on alcoholic drinks...
10 November 2008
Breaking new ground for youth in the Methodist Church
Young people are on the verge of becoming empowered by ground-breaking changes that will be the talk of this year's Methodist Youth Conference...
5 November 2008
Church calls for wider debate on NHS following Government top-up decision
More questions than answers following NHS top-ups decision...
4 November 2008
Peacemaking for Remembrance Sunday
The Methodist Church is encouraging services for Remembrance Sunday to reflect on the call to be peacemakers...
30 October 2008
Methodist Church warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe
The Methodist Church in Britain is warning that the humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe is likely to worsen over the coming months...
23 October 2008
Methodist Church welcomes compulsory education in schools about sex and relationships
The Methodist Church has welcomed the Government's decision to make education in schools about sex and relationships compulsory for children of all ages...
22 October 2008
Methodists call for the gambling industry to support problem gamblers
The Methodist Church has welcomed yesterday's Gambling Commission report and its recommendations. The report underlines the responsibility of the gambling industry to provide enough money to help the people who are harmed by gambling...
21 October 2008
Methodist Church thanks Richard Dawkins for getting God onto London buses
Dawkins thanked for encouraging a 'continued interest in God'...
20 October 2008
People urged to join call for justice for persecuted Christians in India
Concern that authorities are failing to prevent violence and unwilling to protect Christians...
15 October 2008
New web resource for churches working together for change
The Methodist Church in Britain has launched a new web resource offering information and guidance about how different Christian denominations work together to serve their communities...
14 October 2008
The October meeting of the Methodist Council
The Methodist Council met on 13-14 October at High Leigh Conference Centre in Hertfordshire...
13 October 2008
Methodist Fund for World Mission donates £20,000 to help thousands displaced by violence in Sri Lanka
Action has been taken to help people displaced by fighting in Sri Lanka in the form of £20,000 Fund for World Mission grant...
9 October 2008
Church urges Government to get serious on Climate Change
Action must not be overshadowed by fear of turmoil on financial markets...
6 October 2008
Churches give fresh impetus to social justice challenge
The work of Baptists, Methodists and members of the United Reformed Church in the field of social justice has been given fresh impetus, with new work priorities and the appointment of a new leader for the Joint Public Issues Team...
2 October 2008
Aid granted to countries devastated by hurricanes
The World Mission Group has responded to the devastation caused by a torrent of hurricanes in the Caribbean with a £26,000 grant....
26 September 2008
Appeal for Zimbabwe as aid ban is lifted
Nearly 4 million people will go hungry in October if no action is taken...
15 September 2008
Cautious welcome for Zimbabwe power-sharing deal
Zanu-PF have reached a 'point of weakness'...
15 September 2008
Free Churches call on churches to pray, governments to act for peace
The Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church are calling for churches and governments to mark the International Day of Peace (21 September) by praying and working for peace in the Indian State of Orissa and Georgia...
12 September 2008
Solidarity urged as violence rocks Church in India
The Methodist Church is calling for urgent prayer for thousands of persecuted Christians in India as violence flares across the state of Orissa...
8 September 2008
Methodist President and Vice President join Free Church delegation to major party conferences
UK poverty, the Millennium Development Goals and community action top the agenda...
21 August 2008
Churches challenged to tackle discrimination and inequality
The Equally different? Campaign is designed to support churches and Christian communities as they seek to be more open and inclusive...
10 July 2008
Methodist Conference 2008 Roundup
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10 July 2008
Methodist Conference backs Youth Conference resolutions
Knife crime, Burma and the pressures on young people on the agenda ...
9 July 2008
Methodist Conference votes to review position on abortion
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9 July 2008
Church to make major investment in youth engagement
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9 July 2008
Methodist Conference elects new President and Vice President Designate
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9 July 2008
First major equalities and diversity report presented to Methodist Conference
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8 July 2008
Methodist Church condemns UK Government's failure of Zimbabwean refugees
The Methodist Conference has condemned the UK government's failure to care for Zimbabwean refugees and is urging the Government to immediately stop all deportations to Zimbabwe and grant indefinite 'right to remain' to Zimbabwean refugees...
7 July 2008
Church seeks pioneers to reach out to young adults
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6 July 2008
New Methodist Vice President calls on Church to choose life
In many situations we have a choice, and how we choose matters...
5 July 2008
Inaugural address by Revd Stephen Poxon new President of the Methodist Conference
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29 May 2008
Churches praise new Government stance on cluster munitions
At talks in Dublin over the last two weeks, governments have drafted the text for a treaty to ban the use of cluster bombs...
8 May 2008
Burma crisis appeal
As the death toll from the Burma cyclone continues to rise, the Methodist Church and the Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) have launched an emergency appeal for funds...
1 May 2008
Connecting with The Connexional Noticeboard
A new feature on the Methodist website allows Methodists all over the country to share news and events with other people...
21 April 2008
Churches concern at Zimbabwe violence
The Methodist and United Reformed Churches have together voiced their concern about increasing levels of violence and political intimidation, linked to the delay in announcing the result of Zimbabwe's presidential election...
18 April 2008
MRDF responds to crisis in Zimbabwe
In the face of growing political instability and desperate food shortages in Zimbabwe, The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) is supporting an appeal through ACT International (Action by Churches Together) that will distribute emergency food supplies to vulnerable households...
17 April 2008
Churches urge people to vote wisely on May 1st
Three Christian denominations are urging voters to take a stand against racist and extreme political parties as election day for local councils in England and Wales draws near...
16 April 2008
The April meeting of the Methodist Council
The Methodist Council met on 15-16 April at High Leigh Conference Centre in Hertfordshire. As this was the Council's last meeting before the Methodist Conference in July, it had a busy agenda...
15 April 2008
Resource launched to help churches support survivors of abuse
The Church of England and the Methodist Church are publishing a special resource this week designed to help churches support people who have suffered from the trauma of abuse, wherever this has occurred...
20 March 2008
The really good news gospel - the Easter message from the Methodist President
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17 March 2008
Marking the 5th Anniversary of the Iraq War on 19 March
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28 February 2008
Breakout goes beyond in 2008
Thousands of young people will gather in July to go Beyond with long running event Breakout...
26 February 2008
Methodist delight at decision to drop the supercasino
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11 February 2008
£30,000 to support flood victims in Southern Africa
Solidarity grant after Zambezi flooding...
7 February 2008
February meeting of the Methodist Council
The Methodist Council met at High Leigh Conference Centre on 6-7 February. Although the Council had a full agenda, it had fewer papers to consider compared with recent meetings, and so had more time to spend on each...
4 February 2008
Appeal for funds for Kenya crisis
The Methodist Church and Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) have confirmed the initial amounts of financial aid they are sending to Kenya to support those suffering as a result of the ongoing conflict...
17 January 2008
Spread a little joy this winter
New booklet in the popular In Your Pocket series launched...
11 January 2008
Education Sunday theme is Come and See
Churches to celebrate schools, colleges, teachers and students on 20 January...
11 January 2008
Methodist Church launches alternative credit card for Lent
Buy Less: Live More...
4 January 2008
Methodist response to the crisis in Kenya
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2 January 2008
Methodist Church calls on government to revisit alcohol licensing
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28 December 2007
Methodist response to the killing of Benazir Bhutto
Christine Elliot, World Church Secretary for Asia and the Pacific, says...
20 December 2007
Christmas message from the President of the Methodist Conference
The President of the Methodist Conference, Revd Dr Martyn Atkins offers this message for Christmas 2007...
3 December 2007
A word in your ear
Methodist Church launches audio Bible study ...
28 November 2007
Passport to Peace this Christmas
This Christmas, new worship material is encouraging adults and children alike to become Messengers of Peace...
19 November 2007
MRDF conference celebrates going from strength to strength in Africa
Supporters can get news first on the daily conference blog...
16 November 2007
Churches call for Pakistani Government to lift state of emergency
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16 November 2007
New service makes online giving easy and secure
The Methodist Church has made giving to its funds easier than ever by setting up an Internet facility for donations and fundraising...
12 November 2007
Statement on the death of Rob Frost
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9 November 2007
Methodist Church launches Mexico flood appeal
The Methodist Church has launched an emergency appeal for funds following the devastating floods that have swept through South Mexico in the wake of the heaviest rains to hit the country for 40 years...
6 November 2007
Methodist Response to Queens speech
The Church's response to some of the details announced today...
31 October 2007
Croeso i Gymru! The Methodist Youth Conference is coming to Cardiff
For three days in November, Cardiff will become the focal point for Methodist young people all over Great Britain to meet. The reason? Cardiff will be hosting the annual Methodist Youth Conference from 16-18 November 2007 in the new Urdd Centre in Cardiff Bay...
25 October 2007
Keepin It Real aims to help children through the challenges of modern life
A new resource from MethodistChildren aims to support 9 to 13-year olds in facing the challenges of modern life...
24 October 2007
Give a small miracle this Christmas and change someones world
The Methodist Relief and Development Fund launches its first alternative gift scheme...
22 October 2007
Briefing paper on abortion from the Baptist Union, Methodist Church and United Reformed Church
The debate on the topical issue of abortion has been joined by the Methodist Church, United Reformed Church and Baptist Union of Great Britain, who have produced a joint briefing paper for churchgoers...
16 October 2007
The October meeting of the Methodist Council
Major topics included Team Focus, human sexuality and new church growth...
5 October 2007
Methodist Church welcomes crackdown on sex trafficking
The Methodist Church has welcomed Pentameter 2, a government initiative to tackle the growing problem of sex trafficking. UK police forces aim to rescue women and children who have been forced to work in the sex industry and to prosecute those who profit from human trafficking...
27 September 2007
Encircled in Care - helping those who help others
Encircled in Care is a resource for all those who care for others...
19 September 2007
A quarter of a million problem gamblers is too many
The Methodist Church has said that it is relieved by the results of the Gambling Commission's prevalence study, published today. The study shows that the number of problem gamblers is the same as the previous study in 1999 and the number of people gambling is, if anything, slightly lower...
18 September 2007
Churches call for full ban on cluster bombs
On the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Mine Ban Treaty the Methodist Church, the United Reformed Church and the Baptist Union of Great Britain call on the UK Government to end their use of cluster bombs by UK forces...
31 August 2007
A Word in Time, the online bible study for daily life
As daily life gets more and more hectic, many find it difficult to make time for the spiritual side of life. Now they can simply log on to A Word in Time from wherever they happen to be and access the Methodist Church's new online daily Bible study...
30 August 2007
Against the odds
In advance of the implementation of the Gambling Act 2005, the Methodist Church and the Salvation Army are responding to the new law and highlighting the risks of gambling with a new resource, Against the Odds...
24 August 2007
Children to take over Methodist Church House
The Methodist Church is one of the first UK denominations to sign up for the 11 MILLION Takeover Day. On Friday November 23, children and young people will take over at Methodist Church House...
15 August 2007
New weblog for the President and Vice President
The leaders of the Methodist Church have launched a weblog. Revd Martyn Atkins, President of the Conference, and Vice President Ms Ruby Beech will use the weblog to share their thoughts during their year of office...
9 August 2007
Methodist response to Government crackdown on gambling adverts
Speaking in response to today's announcement that gambling firms that do not meet UK regulatory standards will be banned from advertising in the UK, Alison Jackson, Secretary for Parliamentary and Political Affairs, says...
9 August 2007
Methodist Church welcomes call to release Guantanamo detainees
The Methodist Church have welcomed the UK Government's decision to request the return of five former British residents being held in Guantanamo Bay...
3 August 2007
Methodist response to report on the Draft Climate Change Bill
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12 July 2007
New President and Vice President designate elected at Methodist Conference
The Revd Stephen Poxon has been elected President Designate of the Methodist Conference for 2008-9, and Mr David Walton has been elected Vice President Designate...
11 July 2007
Methodist response to renewed consultation on casinos
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11 July 2007
Methodist Conference debates Covenant challenges
Today, the annual Methodist Conference has received the second report from the Joint Implementation Commission (JIC). The JIC monitors and promotes the implementation of the Anglican-Methodist Covenant which was signed in November 2003 between the Methodist Church and the Church of England....
10 July 2007
Lets talk about...
The Methodist Youth Conference is urging the Church to provide greater support for vulnerable young people, to encourage action on climate change and to engage more with young people on issues of faith and sexuality...
10 July 2007
Empowering and equipping the Church in the face of climate change
Receiving the report 'Caring for creation in the face of climate change', the Methodist Conference is encouraging local churches, circuits and districts to monitor and reduce their carbon emissions and made a commitment to identify resources to support this work...
10 July 2007
Methodist Conference celebrates Fresh Expressions
The Methodist Conference has warmly received a report on the Church's involvement in the Fresh Expressions initiative...
10 July 2007
Out of Solitary Places: calling on churches to serve those with mental health problems
A new leaflet is encouraging churches to be aware of the signs of mental health problems and to provide care and support...
8 July 2007
Address by the new Vice President of the Methodist Conference
Ruby Beech calls for Christians to listen to what God has to say today...
7 July 2007
Inaugural address by the new President of the Methodist Conference
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26 June 2007
Giant 'carbon footprint' to spark debate at Methodist Conference
News from MRDF...
25 June 2007
Forget violent video games and do something positive for peace
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5 June 2007
Churches urge G8 leaders to act on AIDS, poverty and climate change
Speaking ahead of the G8 Summit to be held in Germany on June 6, The Methodist Church, United Reformed Church and Baptist Union of Great Britain have issued this statement...
31 May 2007
Methodist response to plans to label alcoholic drinks
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24 May 2007
Redesigned, revamped, relaunched! - new website for The Methodist Church goes online
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10 May 2007
Beautiful pictures and inspiring prayers from The Methodist Church
New booklet launched at Christian Resources Exhibition...
3 May 2007
From World's End to Mow Cop: 50 miles in 1807 dress
Three day walk to celebrate 200 years of Primitive Methodism and to raise money for charity - 25-27 May...
19 April 2007
Churches urge their members to vote wisely in 2007 local elections
As Local Authority elections draw near and candidates begin to canvas for support, The Baptist Union of Great Britain, The Methodist Church and The United Reformed Church have joined together to encourage people to get involved, ask their candidates the hard questions, and to vote for candidates who will contribute to the common good...
12 April 2007
Methodist Church publishes guidelines on political extremism
Ahead of the May local elections, The Methodist Church has launched guidelines for churches that find themselves represented by a councillor from an extremist party...
5 April 2007
Miracle Marathon Effort for Methodist charity
This year, experience meets optimism as two very different runners take on the London Marathon for the Methodist Relief and Development Fund ...
5 April 2007
Easter message from the President of the Methodist Conference
“Easter is about celebrating life – but not a self-centred, ‘let me be fulfilled at all costs’ kind of life. It’s about the life that does not depend upon wealth or power or status, but the kind of life that comes from the experience of the cross, that is, the experience of self-giving love that goes on giving, whatever the cost...
3 April 2007
The March meeting of the Methodist Council
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30 March 2007
Children are the Peacebuilders in India
Children are not often asked for their opinions on the big issues of life, but church partners in India and the UK have decided that children are the perfect place to start when talking about peace...
27 March 2007
CALL TO MPs - DON'T FORGET THE VULNERABLE!
In advance of Wednesday’s votes in Parliament on the geographical distribution of casino premises licences, The Salvation Army and the Methodist Church have re-stated their general concerns relating to increased gambling opportunities, particularly the potentially devastating effects on the vulnerable...
22 March 2007
More tickets now available for Heart of Worship conference
Day tickets available for 4-7 May...
15 March 2007
The Trafficking of Women and Girls in Europe
Church supports police Operation Pentameter...
14 March 2007
Churches denounce Trident vote
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12 March 2007
Don't forget mothers this Sunday
Over 1,000 women die each day in childbirth ...
7 March 2007
Renewal of Trident "unethical"
Following today's report "The Future of the UK's Strategic Nuclear Deterrent; the White Paper" by the Defence Select Committee, leaders from the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church continue to urge the Government not to replace the Trident Nuclear Weapons System...
5 March 2007
Statement from Edgehill College regarding the death of a pupil on Dartmoor
Governors, staff and pupils of Edgehill College express their great sorrow at the tragic death of pupil Charlotte Shaw following an incident on Dartmoor...
2 March 2007
Lost in Wonder finds fans worldwide
Over 5,000 visitors to online prayer labyrinth...
16 February 2007
Supporting children through difficult times
New series of events aimed at helping those who help children...
15 February 2007
Fund for World Mission giving rises
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15 February 2007
I'm a consumer - get me out of here!
46 days without shopping for anything but essentials...
9 February 2007
Face 2 Faith photo competition launched
People of all ages and faiths are being encouraged to take part in the Face 2 Faith photo competition, capturing images that communicate something powerful about inter faith relations...
2 February 2007
All Christians invited to service before anti-Trident demonstration
Hinde Street Methodist Church in central London will host ecumenical service at 10:30 on 24 February...
31 January 2007
The meeting of the Methodist Council, January 2007
The Methodist Council met on 30-31 January at High Leigh Conference Centre in Hertfordshire. The Council, which serves to carry forward the work of the annual Conference, addressed a wide range of topics, which were mostly looking at internal matters...
30 January 2007
Monitor, evaluate and invest!
Monitor, evaluate and invest - church's challenge to the government and the gambling industry...
29 January 2007
Love it or hate it - what do you think about church worship?
Call for video clips on the best and worst of worship Heart or Worship event taking place 4-7 May...
26 January 2007
Shared lives, changing lives
A new DVD shows how the Methodist Church brings hope, healing and reconciliation to communities around the world...
25 January 2007
Face 2 Faith
In 2006, the young people of Methodism challenged the Church to dedicate a month to prayer for improved relationships between people of different faiths...
18 January 2007
Celebrating Methodist heritage - all are invited to apply for Heritage Open Days scheme
Methodist churches have a unique opportunity in 2007 to take part in the Heritage Open Days scheme - but hurry up...
12 January 2007
Brothers and sisters in Christ? Can the Church face the challenges of multicultural Britain?
Tackling the issues at the Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, 2-4 February...
5 January 2007
More than 2,000 Bible verses can't be ignored!
Methodist charity asks 'What does the Bible say about poverty?'...
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