Our Stories
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A Day in the Life of a Port Chaplain at the Queen Victoria Seafarers' Rest
08 July 2026
Crystal Callow is new to her position as Port Chaplain at the Queen Victoria Seafarers Rest (QVSR) at Tilbury docks in London. The role is full of new experiences: in just a matter of weeks she’s learnt about pilots, tug-boats and port etiquette, which she says has been a “fantastic introduction to the fascinating world of shipping”.
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President visits Action for Children
08 July 2026
The new President of the Methodist Conference, the Revd Mark Slaney, made the first visit of his term to an Action for Children centre to learn about the important work it carries out.
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Could you help the Methodist Church put its money where its mouth is?
08 July 2026
"In my life, I have seen the devastating impact that the exploitation of wealth can have on communities. We have a requirement to use our wealth with compassion, wisdom and love, both as individuals and as a Church. Being involved in ethical investment helps me to do that.” The Revd Dr Vincent Jambawo, superintendent of the Stockton Circuit in the Darlington District, has been a member of the Joint Advisory Committee on the Ethics of Investment (JACEI) for nearly five years.
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A new phase of our journey towards net zero
07 July 2026
Dr Hamish Leese, Director of Environmental Engagement at the Methodist Church, has now written a blog arguing that although the target is no longer bound to the 2030 target it remains very much the aspiration of the Church to achieve net zero status.
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A Conference Commitment
07 July 2026
Martin Hunt has made an annual commitment to the Methodist Church for the last 52 years. Martin has only missed two Conferences since he first attended the Bristol event in the mid-seventies – and he only missed those due to a global pandemic. Read his story.
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My Ordination Story: Rebecca Marshall
26 June 2026
"I couldn't ignore God's call on my life, no matter how much I loved what I was doing."
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My Ordination Story: KyungMi Banks
25 June 2026
“I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God”
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Methodist Liaison Office Jerusalem recognised for support of Bethlehem School
24 June 2026
The work of the Methodist Liaison Office in Jerusalem has been recognised with a plaque acknowledging their support for the Hope School in Bethlehem.
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My Ordination Story: Julie Clark
24 June 2026
"I delight in you, just as you are."
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Long Running Dedication
23 June 2026
A dedicated 71-year-old Methodist has been honoured for his commitment to raising funds for Action for Children, taking part in an amazing 41 Great North Runs in aid of the charity.
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A Decade of School's Work
23 June 2026
A dedicated Christian schools' worker has told of his decade teaching children and young people about the Gospel, now regularly visiting 21 schools across Staffordshire and Derbyshire.
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My Ordination Story: Abi Alex
23 June 2026
"A Christian life should burn like a candle and spread sweetness like cherries."
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