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Methodist Organist is recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours
18 June 2026
Brian Heald, organist at the Wesley Methodist Church in Chester, is to receive the British Empire Medal.
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Stolen Torah scrolls found outside church
17 June 2026
Two sacred Torah scrolls that had been stolen during a burglary at a synagogue in Salford, Manchester have been returned after being left outside a Methodist Church.
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National Loneliness Awareness Week
17 June 2026
“People in church communities are playing a valuable role in combating loneliness and isolation.”
Loneliness affects people of all ages from all backgrounds. It’s described as “the silent epidemic” by loneliness charity The Marmalade Trust and is fast becoming a scourge of modern society. Although difficult to quantify, it’s thought that 85% of adults have experienced loneliness.(1)
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Faith Leaders Unite for Peace
17 June 2026
The chairs of a Methodist district have added their voices to a chorus of other faith leaders in a joint statement against racism, issued ahead of a planned Britain First march.
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Action for Children Yorkshire Walk
17 June 2026
The incoming Vice-President of the Methodist Conference joined dozens of walkers to raise funds and awareness for the charity Action for Children in a sponsored walk through stunning Yorkshire scenery. Action for Children was founded by a Methodist minister in the late 1800s.
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Day of Outreach – Eclipse
11 June 2026
On 12 August, a solar eclipse will darken the skies across Western Europe in an event of awe and wonder. And the Methodist Church is looking for you to get involved with a Day of Outreach!
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How we lost the World Cup in 1966
10 June 2026
World Cup fever has hit Britain once again, with millions glued to their TVs and cheering on Scotland and England as they take part in the world’s biggest sporting tournament, kicking off on Thursday 11 June.
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Today, the connection to Methodism of one of the World Cup’s most intriguing episodes is little-known – six decades on from the strange series of events. -
To Hull and Back
10 June 2026
A Methodist who overcame cancer has walked more than 400 miles in a month to raise much-needed funds for Christian Aid.
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Beckly Lecture 2026
09 June 2026
The Beckly Lecture is 100 years old this year. The Beckly Social Services Lecture takes place annually, as one of the fringe events at the Methodist Conference.
Jude Levermore, Head of Mission at The Connexional Team, shares her perspective on the lectures and on this year's speaker.
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Blue Plaque to Kamal Chunchie Unveiled
04 June 2026
A Methodist preacher and pioneering race relations campaigner has been honoured with a blue plaque marking his life.
On Tuesday, 2 June, Vice-President Matthew Forsyth was among guests to witness the unveiling on the wall of Jeremiah Street, London, in honour of Kamal Chunchie.
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Refugee Week: Our Story, Our Song of Welcome
02 June 2026
The Revd Richard Andrew, President of the Methodist Conference, and Matthew Forsyth, Vice-President, offer this reflection for Refugee Week. (Monday, 15 June to Sunday, 21 June)
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Land’s End to John O’Groats in aid of Englesea Brook Chapel
02 June 2026
A Methodist preacher who cycled the length of Britain to mark his 75th birthday has completed his epic challenge.
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Geoff Dickinson undertook the journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats in aid of Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum of Primitive Methodism in Cheshire and has raised just over £1,700 so far.