Our Stories
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What next for displaced families?
18 February 2025
As we mark the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine, Louise Schlich, from High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden, shares how their church has been supporting families taking refuge from the conflict.
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When the ships come in
18 February 2025
The Revd Helen Cameron, President of the Methodist Conference, has visited The Seafarers Centre at Tilbury, operated by QVSR - Queen Victoria Seafarers Rest and part of the Methodist family.
“As we drove around I was reminded how important the work here is. In a global world, our society is dependent on our ports. I was moved by how person-centered the whole project is."
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The ‘Cathedral of the Potteries’ to transform into an educational centre
17 February 2025
Known as the ‘Cathedral of the Potteries’, Bethesda Methodist Chapel in Hanley is in the process of being acquired by the charity Re-form Heritage which plans to transform the chapel into a centre for education and events.
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The joy of volunteering
12 February 2025
Did you know that over the summer, a number of new temporary communities pop up at various festivals and events across the country, often in weird and wonderful ways?
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Kirkham Methodist Church is committed to going green
11 February 2025
Kirkham Methodist Church in Lancashire is making significant strides towards sustainability as part of its commitment to becoming an Eco Church.
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Lunar New Year in Chinese Methodist Congregations
05 February 2025
Stella Townson is the Hong Kong Communities Support Officer and works within the Global Relationships Team. In this blog, she explores how the recent celebrations of Lunar New Year are maintained by the Chinese Methodist churches in Britain and the cultural importance of keeping traditions alive.
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God weaves people and events together
05 February 2025
As we approach the 30th anniversary of Racial Justice Sunday, Bevan Powell, Director for Inclusion, reflects on how God weaves people and events together, often in ways that are not immediately apparent.
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Talking Farming
04 February 2025
Over the last five years, St John’s Methodist Church, Settle has found new ways to engage the farming community in conversation and recently received their Eco-church Gold award.
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Baby Basics Doncaster, offering hope to young parents
03 February 2025
Opened in 2021, Baby Basics Doncaster is based in Sprotbrough Methodist Church and provides items to facilitate the first days of a new born. The volunteers liaise with partners to provide clothing and essentials for the babies and their mothers.
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Celebrating the Lunar New Year with Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church
29 January 2025
Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church in Norwich is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year with its local community, an occasion for the Chinese members to share their culture with the Norvicians.
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Celebrating 60 years of the United Church of Zambia
28 January 2025
On 16 January, the United Church of Zambia, one of the Methodist Church in Britain’s African partner churches, celebrated the 60th Anniversary of its’ founding. The Revd Richard Andrew, the President Designate of the Methodist Conference, was invited to preach at this special service marking a historic moment for the Church in Central Africa.
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How pioneering built a Christian community in Horrabridge
27 January 2025
In the South West Peninsula District, Ali and a passionate team of local volunteers are building a Christian community around love, care and answering the needs of the people in the area.
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