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Former Vice-President awarded Lambeth Cross for contribution to ecumenism
26 October 2017
A former Vice-President of the Methodist Conference (2002-2003) and Emeritus Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Leeds, Professor Peter Howdle, has been awarded the Lambeth Cross for Ecumenism by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby.
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Message from the President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference following fire at Grenfell Tower.
26 October 2017
Message from the President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, Rev Dr Roger Walton and Ms Rachel Lampard, following the fire at Grenfell Tower.
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Response to the fire at Grenfell Tower and appeal for donations
26 October 2017
Statement and prayer from the London District Chairs in response to the fire at Grenfell Tower and appeal for donations.
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Statement and Prayer following the Finsbury Park Attack
26 October 2017
From the President of the Methodist Conference, the RevdDr Roger Walton, and Vice-President Rachel Lampard
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Interdependent and Diverse - The Gift of Connexionalism
26 October 2017
The Methodist Conference reaffirmed the importance of being an “interdependent” and “diverse” Church today, as it met in Birmingham for its annual gathering.
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"Let's change the culture" says new Methodist President in Inaugural Address
26 October 2017
In her inaugural address made earlier today, the Revd Loraine N Mellor, the newly elected President of the Methodist Conference, asked: “How are we disturbing the present in the Church today?” as she shared her concerns with the current state of the Church and her vision for taking radical risks to change its culture.
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New Vice-President reflects on the importance of laughter and lament in Church life
26 October 2017
In her inaugural address made earlier today, Jill Baker, the newly elected Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, reflected on the need for both laughter and lament in the Church's life.
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3Generate’s continued growth – new venue due to increasing demand
26 October 2017
The Methodist Youth President, Tim Annan, has told the Methodist Conference about the continued growth of the Church’s annual gathering for young people including a move to a new venue to meet increasing numbers.
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New Assistant Secretary of the Methodist Conference appointed
26 October 2017
Following the recommendation from the Methodist Council, and today’s approval from the Methodist Conference, meeting in Birmingham from June 22-29, the Revd Dr Jonathan R Hustler has been appointed as the Assistant Secretary of the Conference, taking office for a period of six years from 1 September 2017.
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Methodist Schools launch new video
26 October 2017
A new video highlighting the history, values and impact of Methodist Schools across the country has been launched today at the Methodist Conference.
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Publication of Mission and Ministry in Covenant
26 October 2017
The Methodist Church in Britain and the Church of England have today published a joint report called Mission and Ministry in Covenant. It sets out proposals which, if accepted, will enable a new depth of communion between the two churches and would make presbyters from each church eligible to serve in the other. Together these developments will enhance the churches’ common mission to the glory of God.
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Reflections on Statistics for Mission
26 October 2017
The Secretary of the Conference reflects on the Statistics for Mission triennial report and its implications for the state of the work of God in the Connexion.
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