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Gaming reforms need to protect the vulnerable
16 March 2018
A relaxation of gaming regulations inBritain must ensure that those at most risk of harm from gamblingare protected, says a senior officer for the Methodist Church.
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Catholics and Methodists discuss differing understanding of authority
16 March 2018
Important differences remain between Methodists and RomanCatholics on the role that lay people can play in decision-makingand preaching in their two Churches.
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Comment of the new BBC Head of Religion and Ethics
16 March 2018
There was welcome today from the Methodist Church that the BBChas appointed Alan Bookbinder as its new Head of Religion andEthics.
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World Methodist leaders gather in Brighton
16 March 2018
Almost 4,000 Methodist leaders fromaround the world are gathering on the south coast of England thisweek for a major celebration of faith and fellowship.
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British Methodists elected to World Methodist offices
16 March 2018
British Methodist headteacher Rev John Barrett, has beennewly-named as vice chairperson of the World Methodist Council. Heis pictured addressing council members during a meeting of the bodyin Brighton, England, yesterday.
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Scientist reflects on how Jesus Christ is the right formula
16 March 2018
Astrophysicist David Wilkinson today called for Christians ofall churches and cultures to have a bigger picture of God thattakes account of global issues as well as individual and localcommunity concerns.
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Vatican official in heartfelt plea for unity with Methodists and other Christians
16 March 2018
The Methodist side of the Commission says Catholics should bringlay people more formally into decision-making bodies, includingthose that have "authoritative discernment and teaching" roles.This should allow them to share responsibil...
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World Methodist Conference calls President Bush to global warming summit with US bishops
16 March 2018
The World Methodist Conference has called on President George WBush to meet with US Methodist bishops to diffuse concerns over theAmerican leader's stance on global warming.
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Methodist leaders offer sympathy to American people
16 March 2018
The President and Vice President of the Methodist Church inBritain have written to US Methodist leaders offering their prayersin the aftermath of yesterday's terrorist attacks.
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Joint Statement by Religious Leaders
16 March 2018
"We and all people of good faith and goodwill-whatever theirreligious, ethnic or racial background-are appalled by theseterrible attacks on American cities. Such evil deeds have no placein the world we seek to build and share.
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Methodist President has faith in the future of Christianity
16 March 2018
The leader of the Methodist Church in Britain says thatChristianity has a future because at its heart is the truth ofGod.
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New church schools 'must benefit whole community'
16 March 2018
The Methodist Church has welcomed Government plans to createmore church schools, but stressed new schools must benefit thewhole community in which they are built. The plans, outlined in anew Education White Paper, may lead to new Methodist s...
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