Our Stories
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The Holy Land – Reflections on a Visit
11 March 2026
The Revd Mark Slaney, President Designate, visited the Methodist Liaison Office in Jerusalem and partners in Israel/Palestine from 5 to 17 February. Here is his report on the visit.
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The Belonging Together Ministers' Group responds to the conflict in the Middle East
11 March 2026
Lamentation, prophecy and prayer from the Belonging Together Ministers' Group, a response to the conflict in the Middle East
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'Play and Chat' at Nunthorpe Methodist Church
09 March 2026
For a decade now, the Play and Chat group at Nunthorpe Methodist Church in Middlesbrough has been a place where toddlers explore, parents take time to rest and grandparents can connect. What began as an idea from three recently retired speech and language therapists, Julie O'Key, Lorraine Herring and Judy Offiler, has grown into a thriving community that now welcomes around 40 children every week, supported by a dedicated team of volunteers, some of them from the church family.
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
05 March 2026
To mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the President of the Methodist Conference, the Revd Richard Andrew, has released a powerful video telling the story of his recent cancer diagnosis, his treatment and how his faith has sustained him throughout.
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Interfaith at Leamington Spa
04 March 2026
The Revd David Butterworth has highlighted the importance of interfaith relations after he was invited to give his reflections during an Iftar gathering organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association in Leamington Spa on Sunday 1 March 2026.
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A welcome for all in Blackpool
24 February 2026
The move for Layton Methodist Church near Blackpool to become inclusive wasn’t one single decision. It grew over time, shaped by conversations within the church, listening to people’s lived experiences and honest reflections on what it means to follow Jesus in our community.
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A journey of inclusivity at Pennycross Church
24 February 2026
The Revd Darren Middleton arrived as an openly bisexual minister and the church leadership team prayerfully decided to focus on ministry and mission to the queer community. Welcoming people has always been a strength of Pennycross and extending this welcome to the LGBTQIA+ community was, in some ways just the next step, but in other ways challenging.
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‘Oh God, the Church are here!’: A surprising witness to all-inclusive love
17 February 2026
For many years, the Wesley Church Centre in the heart of Chester has been committed to opening its doors to the city and blessed by the active participation of several LGBT+ members.
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Inclusive and creative in Margate
17 February 2026
Union Methodist/URC Church Margate is an Inclusive Church that has flourished alongside the renaissance of the seaside town that is its home.
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Methodists Supporting Farmers in Cumbria
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Queer Faith and Art
03 February 2026
For much of their early life, Grace felt pushed to the margins of Christian spaces. As a queer performance artist, Grace often sensed that their identity and faith were seen as incompatible. Grace now worships regularly at Union Methodist/URC Church in Margate, often accompanied by their beloved pet rats.
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Evesham Methodist Church recognised as a Church of Sanctuary
28 January 2026
Evesham Methodist Church has been recognised as a Church of Sanctuary. It is the first church in Worcestershire to receive this national award.
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