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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
Read more02 December 2025
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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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A Candle in the Night
24 November 2025
There is a church where more than a hundred people, many of them young, mostly unchurched, step inside to pray. Since opening its doors for a weekly Friday-night vigil three and a half years ago, over 15,000 people have accepted the invitation to enter the mediaeval church of St Mary's in Guildford to light a candle and pray for peace.
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“Oh Alan!” What The Celebrity Traitors can teach the faithful about creating safer spaces.
13 November 2025
For Rachel Bourne, Celebrity Traitors was unlike any other series of The Traitors. Not just because of the dazzling cast but because of her role as a Regional Officer for Safeguarding - North East, in which she is learning about grooming, power, and who we listen to.
As Kate Garraway would say, she was flabbergasted.
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Transformation breathes new life into Durham church
12 November 2025
What began as a simple request to store pots and pans blossomed into a thriving collaboration between The Peter Lee Memorial Methodist Church and East Durham Trust, transforming the once-underutilised space into a vibrant centre serving diverse community needs.
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Cuban Methodists -Bringing hope to Cuban children after Hurricane Melissa
12 November 2025
When Hurricane Melissa tore through eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm, it left behind a trail of devastation – homes destroyed, communities flooded and lives upended. But in the midst of the chaos, Cuban Methodists responded to the call to love their neighbours. Read this update on the situation.
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Inspiration as justice-seekers gather
12 November 2025
A national gathering last weekend offered energetic encouragement to persist in working for peace and justice. The ‘For Goodness Sake!’ conference was held in Derby and organised by the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) on behalf of the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches, and the Church of Scotland. It attracted 200 participants from across the country, for a day of inspiration, resourcing and building connections.
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