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Vocations and callings
22 April 2025
Vocations and callings are as varied and unique as the individuals God has made – which is both a blessing and a challenge: a blessing because God calls people in so many different ways and places; a challenge because being Church means organising our structures in ways that enable people to fulfil those wide and varied callings.
Gary Hopkins, Ministry Development Officer, shares this blog ahead of Vocations Sunday.
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Lord Khan visits Padiham Road Methodist Church
22 April 2025
The Minister and people of Padiham Road Methodist Church in Burnley were delighted to welcome the government Minister for Faith, Lord Wajid Khan, to their 9:30am Good Friday Service.
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Making bread for Easter with Bob Cross and the Boblets
17 April 2025
A Church in Cardiff has recently made (and maintained!) a sourdough starter, growing with it the involvement of the congregation and the community, and with activities ranging from baking sourdough goods to discussing bread in the Bible.
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A Sanctuary for all in Cardiff reopens
16 April 2025
After 18 months of refurbishment work, the Trinity Centre in Cardiff has officially reopened. A beacon of hope and sanctuary for anyone needing support, the Trinity Centre is home to many groups and communities, including those supporting sanctuary seekers and refugees.
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Knutsford Easter Experience thrills school kids
14 April 2025
Schoolchildren visiting Knutsford Methodist Church have walked alongside Jesus on a journey from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection as part of an Easter Experience where more than 100 children from three local schools hear the Easter story each year.
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Serving seafarers on the Lincolnshire coast
10 April 2025
Queen Victoria's Seafarers' Rest in Immingham, Lincolnshire, offers practical and spiritual support to the seafarers who dock there. Revd Mark Hutson, Programme Manager and Duty Chaplain for the QVSR Immingham Seafarers Mission Centre, shares his experience.
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Going Green in Gloucestershire
10 April 2025
A second church in the Gloucestershire circuit has achieved the prestigious A Rocha Gold Eco-Church Award for its comprehensive environmental initiatives. This new achievement shows how a supportive circuit can transform how religious institutions champion sustainability within their communities.
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Chaplaincy among the Abbey ruins
08 April 2025
“I may never know how I have supported our visitors, however if they felt welcomed and had the opportunity to chat in this awe-inspiring place, then I’m sure that was helpful”, says John Ridley who became a National Trust volunteer in 2016 before applying to join the chaplaincy team.
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An Easter Message from the President of the Conference
03 April 2025
A reflection on the meaning of Easter from the Revd Helen Cameron, President of the Methodist Conference 2024-25.
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Celebrating chaplaincy in Lincolnshire
03 April 2025
The vital ministry of chaplaincy was celebrated at the Festival of Chaplaincy held at Lincoln Cathedral over the weekend Friday 21 to Sunday 23 March.
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Connecting to the kingdom
01 April 2025
In the digital age, not being able to get online excludes people from fully participating in society. “Are you even a citizen if you can’t access government websites or the NHS app?” asks the Revd Rachel Moss.
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Mary, Sophia and Bessie, enslaved women and Methodist preachers in Antigua
31 March 2025
Mary, Sophia and Bessie were among the first female preachers in Antigua and made a long-lasting impact on the island. This is the final profile of prominent Methodist Women we are sharing to celebrate Women’s History Month.
You may find some of the language in this piece offensive. Some of the language used in this piece is quoting original historic documents and is not inclusive language that the Methodist Church uses today.
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