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Methodist Church expresses concern over escalating violence in Iraq
16 March 2018
Anthea Cox, Co-ordinating Secretary for Public Life and SocialJustice:
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Marathon a better day for the human race All Hallows Church service
16 March 2018
To welcome in the Flora London Marathon, All Hallows by theTower opens its doors on Saturday 17th April at 6pm andthe President of the Methodist Conference Revd Dr Neil Richardsonwill give the address.
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Gambling Committee confirm fears of increased 'problem gambling'
16 March 2018
The joint committee on the Draft Gambling bill has stated in itsown report that the new bill will lead to an increase in problemgambling. This echoes the fears of organisations including TheSalvation Army and The Methodist Church, who both g...
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Methodist Church has its Moses moment 11th Commandment winners announced
16 March 2018
The Methodist Church today announces the winners to its11th commandment competition.
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Windscreen wipers needed on President's marathon day
16 March 2018
Methodist President of Conference, Revd Dr Neil Richardson, wasone of 33,000 competitors from 40 nations to endure the wet andwind to participate in yesterday's 24thLondon marathon.By doing so he became the first leader of a British Christia...
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"One of the great moral challenges of our time" - Methodist Leaders Rally to Support Jubilee's World Debt Day
16 March 2018
Sunday 16th May 2004 sees the first World DebtDay.  Methodist President of Conference Rev Dr NeilRichardson, joining a chorus of support from faith leaders, said:"World Debt Day on May 16th is a reminder that one of the greatmoral cha...
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Methodist Church launches web resource to help prevent far-right electoral gains
16 March 2018
Extreme parties could win European seats with as littleas 9% of the vote
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Eco-Congregation inspires green mission in churches and local communities
16 March 2018
Project 'Eco-Congregation' continues to help churches and theirlocal communities go green. Control of the initiative passed fromEnvironmental Campaigns (ENCAMS) to the Arthur Rank Centre earlierthis month.
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Methodist Church looks forward to a strengthened European society
16 March 2018
In an historic day for Europe, May 1st sees the accession of10 new member states to the European Union. Colin Ride, Secretaryfor Europe at The Methodist Church, said: "We warmly welcome thenew countries into the EU. We pray for a smooth acce...
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Peerage for Revd Dr Leslie Griffiths:
16 March 2018
'An eloquent witness to the Christian Gospel and a doughtyfighter for truth and justice'
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Challenges of the New Europe
16 March 2018
As 10 new members join the European Union, Graham Avery, asenior European Commissioner adviser, welcomed this enlargement,but spelled out the challenges that lie ahead. He was speaking inBrussels at a special briefing for the Church and Soci...
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Methodist winner at religious TV Awards
16 March 2018
In yesterday's Sandford St. Martin Trust TV Awards held atLambeth Palace Michael Wakelin, a Methodist local preacher in theMacclesfield circuit, collected the first merit prize on behalf of'Songs of Praise'.
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