Our Stories
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Military Conscription in Ukraine
23 May 2025
Rev. Dr. Barry Sloan, Partnership Coordinator for Europe in the Global Relationships team, reflects on one of the issues, conscription, he encountered on his recent visit to our partner church in Ukraine.
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Spiritually supporting and caring for older people
21 May 2025
Dementia Action Week in 2025 runs from 19 to 25 May and is an awareness-raising campaign. Each year, the Alzheimer's Society works with individuals and organisations across the UK to encourage people to act on dementia.
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A pilgrimage each Friday during Lent in the Black Country
21 May 2025
From early March into April, the Revd Rachel Parkinson, Chair of the Wolverhampton Methodist District, walked every Friday to several churches in her district, accompanied by local people.
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A lifetime of community work: how June Berry's faith influenced so many
14 May 2025
The legacy of June Berry, wife of Frank Topping, lives in the countless lives she touched through her work – a testament to how one person's faith, lived authentically and joyfully, can create ripples that extend far beyond a single lifetime.
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Follow John Wesley's footsteps in London
14 May 2025
Experience the remarkable story of Methodism's founder through this fascinating walking tour of John Wesley's London. This carefully curated route connects 15 historic sites across central London, all within easy walking distance of Wesley's Chapel on City Road.
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Minister tackles 70K in three days for global charity appeal
12 May 2025
Sunderland Methodist Minister John Purdy is going the extra mile for vulnerable communities around the world for Christian Aid Week 2025.
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International Nurses Day: A Reflection on Vocation, Faith, and Justice
12 May 2025
We mark International Nurses Day, a moment not only to recognise a profession, but to affirm a calling that is both sacred and transformative.
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Collaboration and solidarity to help our mental health
12 May 2025
Tracey Collins, Wellbeing Officer in the South West Peninsula District, shares her thoughts on Strength and Unity for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025.
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A Methodist airborne padre at the Victory Parade
08 May 2025
The war ended in 1945, but the London Celebrations of Victory occurred on 6 June 1946. Revd Robert Talbot-Watkins’ service during WWII was marked by his unwavering commitment to his fellow soldiers and remarkable bravery in the face of danger.
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A Resting Space in Coventry
06 May 2025
Some people avoid their city centres because there is nowhere to escape the busy crowds. Coventry city centre now has a network of Resting Spaces that provide a sanctuary for those who need it, including at the Methodist Central Hall.
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Peace Garden opens at Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum
05 May 2025
A Peace Garden has been officially opened at Englesea Brook, in Cheshire, providing a tranquil space for reflection and contemplation. The garden, which has been two years in the making, represents a collaboration between Englesea Brook, the Fellowship of Reconciliation and nearby Western Village Primary School.
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Encounter Ghana
01 May 2025
A group of Methodist Church leaders and students from Cliff College have been in West Africa this week as guests of the Methodist Church in Ghana.
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