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New Methodist Youth President 2018-19 announced
30 November 2017
Jasmine Yeboah, 22, from north London, has been elected as the new Methodist Youth President-designate.
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Announcement of royal engagement
30 November 2017
The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference have released a statement congratulating Meghan Markle and HRH Prince Harry on the announcement of their engagement.
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Young Methodists gather for 3Generate
27 November 2017
More than 1,000 young Methodists and 600 youth workers will be coming together at Pontins in Southport this weekend, 24 to 26 November, for 3Generate, the annual gathering which keeps on growing.
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Churches call on UK Government to support stateless people
27 November 2017
A new initiative calling for improved rights and better support for 'stateless' people has been backed by the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams and Rabbi Herschel Gluck OBE, chairman of the Arab-Jewish Forum.
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Methodist Church pledges support to UK Armed Forces
27 November 2017
The Methodist Church of Britain has signed the Armed Forces Covenant pledging its commitment to fair treatment and support to the whole Armed Forces community including regulars, reserves, veterans, and their families.
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Churches and faith groups urge Government to be strong and not to fudge reform of FOBTs
27 November 2017
Today a group of Churches and faith-based organisations have welcomed the Government's announcement of a consultation on proposals for changes to gaming machines and social responsibility measures, but warned that the range of options presented for a maximum stake for fixed-odd betting terminals is too wide.
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Letter to Pakistani High Commission expresses dismay at blasphemy law reform
26 October 2017
The Methodist president and vice-president have expressed grave concern over potential reforms to Pakistan's controversial blasphemy law.
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Churches challenged to spread the word on donation
26 October 2017
Churches across the UK are being challenged to become “Donor Churches” and raise the profile of blood and organ donation in their community.
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Methodist Church to join major national credit union
26 October 2017
The Methodist Council, meeting in London this week, has agreed to become a partner to the Churches Mutual Credit Union (CMCU).
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Church responds to government alcohol announcement
26 October 2017
Paul Morrison, policy adviser for the Methodist Church inBritain, said: "Today the government has announced that it will banbelow-cost alcohol sales. This is a pale reflection of the MinimumUnit Pricing policy, which the government originally co...
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Is there a Methodist in your family?
26 October 2017
The family history show - Who Do You Think You Are? - is returning to London with its annual live event and the Methodist Heritage team will be there.
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Britain has ‘moral responsibility’ to accept Syrian refugees, say Church leaders
26 October 2017
Church leaders are urging David Cameron to rethink government policy on Britain accepting Syrian refugees.
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