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When the ship comes in
18 February 2025
The Revd Helen Cameron, President of the Methodist Conference, has visited The Seafarers Centre at Tilbury, operated by QVSR - Queen Victoria Seafarers Rest and part of the Methodist family.
“As we drove around I was reminded how important the work here is. In a global world, our society is dependent on our ports. I was moved by how person-centered the whole project is."
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The ‘Cathedral of the Potteries’ to transform into an educational centre
17 February 2025
Known as the ‘Cathedral of the Potteries’, Bethesda Methodist Chapel in Hanley is in the process of being acquired by the charity Re-form Heritage which plans to transform the chapel into a centre for education and events.
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The joy of volunteering
12 February 2025
Did you know that over the summer, a number of new temporary communities pop up at various festivals and events across the country, often in weird and wonderful ways?
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Methodist Eco Shop inaugurated in Middlesbrough
05 February 2025
On Thursday 30 January 2025, Trinity Methodist Church officially opened its Eco Shop, in the presence of The Revd Helen Cameron, President of the Methodist Conference, Mrs Carolyn Godfrey, Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, Mr Andy McDonald, MP, and Chris Cooke, the Elected Town Mayor.
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A reflection on the Gaza ceasefire
30 January 2025
“It is right to give thanks for the ceasefire in Gaza but we cannot be complacent and believe that this brings peace.”
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The Revd David Hardman, Methodist Liaison Officer, Jerusalem, shares a reflection on the ceasefire. -
How baby Rosie teaches Empathy
20 January 2025
In Merrylee Primary School in Glasgow, Roots of Empathy and Action for Children offer sessions to help children to increase their empathy and recognise their emotions.
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Statement on the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas
17 January 2025
A statement on the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas
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Methodist Youth President for 2025/2026
09 January 2025
The Methodist Youth President for 2025/2026 will be Genesis Padgett, a member of Kexborough Methodist Church near Barnsley.
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President and Vice-President Christmas message 2024
12 December 2024
The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference’s Christmas message has been released and focuses on self-care and “hushing the overwhelming noise” of the pressures around us.
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Human Rights Day
02 December 2024
Jude Levermore, Head of Mission at the Methodist Church, shares this reflection and prayer to mark Human Rights Day and its Methodist heritage.
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A Warm Space within the Llandudno community
29 November 2024
The Warm Space at St John’s Church in the town of Llandudno, part of the Conway and Prestatyn Circuit, began in January 2023 after the government requested worship and community spaces to open up and provide warm places for people.
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Songs of Praise at Harpenden
29 November 2024
At the end of October, Songs of Praise came to film one of their Christmas programmes at High Street Methodist Church in Harpenden.
Deacon Sarah Wickett shares her experience of what happened when Songs of Praise came to film.
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