Our Stories
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A new acquisition for the Methodist Modern Art Collection: Three Kings by David Jones
17 December 2025
The Methodist Modern Art Collection has acquired a new artwork, the accompanying print to the much loved woodblock already in the collection - Three Kings by David Jones.
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Checkmate - £1,000 chess donation to schools
17 December 2025
Students at Ridgeway Secondary School have received a major boost to their Chess Club thanks to a generous £1,000 donation from the South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit, supporting young players.
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Posada cerates community nativity
16 December 2025
Christmas in Freckleton has become more than twinkling lights, it’s a season of shared stories, faith and community. With the help of Deacon Kim Gabbatiss, Minister with Pastoral Care at Freckleton Methodist Church in the Blackpool and South Fylde Methodist Circuit, local businesses have discovered new ways to celebrate Advent.
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Christmas magic at Wesley’s Chapel
16 December 2025
Wesley's Chapel and John Wesley’s House in London celebrated Christmas on Thursday 4 December, bringing together the local community in a celebration of Methodist heritage and Christmas traditions.
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Sharing the Methodist Way of Life at Christmas
10 December 2025
Hope Church in Cleveland will be welcoming children and families later this month for their third annual Christmas experience. The church will be transformed into a magical journey to the North Pole, where young visitors clutching specially made passports will train to become Santa's helpers through carefully crafted stations exploring kindness, joy and other fruits of the spirit.
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The gift of Christmas; the gift of Christ
04 December 2025
The Revd Dr Mark Rowland, Secretary of the Faith & Order Committee, asks how we ensure that the good news of Christ's birth remains at the heart of our national festive celebrations this year.
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Candlelit carols and eighteenth-century charm at John Wesley's birthplace
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The PCR – Ten Years On: Holding ourselves to account
01 December 2025
The Revd Dr Jonathan Hustler, the Secretary of the Methodist Conference, shares his thoughts 10 years on from the Past Cases Review and considers accountability.
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A Joyful Leap of Faith
27 November 2025
"My hearts leaps with joy, as for the first time in a long time we have confirmed and received into membership three marvellous teenagers..."
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Celebrating Methodist Education
25 November 2025
The Methodist Conference Celebration of Methodist Education took place on 19 November at the University of Roehampton. The event, co-hosted and facilitated by the Susanna Wesley Foundation, brought together representatives from Methodist schools across Methodist Academies and Schools Trust (MAST) and Methodist Independent Schools Trust (MIST), alongside university staff, chaplaincy and ministry colleagues, to explore how we can encourage and equip school leaders in our ever-changing educational landscape.
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10 tips for a greener Christmas
24 November 2025
The path to achieving Net Zero can be daunting. It also seems pricey, but your Net Zero path does not have to happen overnight; it is like building a house, each brick strong and supporting the next one. Being greener and better for Christmas is one brick in our Net Zero wall.
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A Historic Christmas at John Wesley’s New Room
24 November 2025
This Christmas, John Wesley’s New Room in Bristol invites visitors to step into a festive sanctuary steeped in history, reflection and community spirit. Nestled in the heart of the city, the world’s oldest Methodist building is offering a seasonal experience that blends tradition with tranquility.
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