Our Stories
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Hope and care in Essex
06 August 2024
For over a quarter of a century, Trinity Family Centre in Westcliff has been improving the quality of life for people of all ages, cultures and abilities. The centre reduces social isolation in this part of South Essex by building community and providing affordable facilities in a safe, friendly environment with a Christian ethos.
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Addressing food poverty one community at a time, Kensal Rise Methodist Church's inspiring initiative
31 July 2024
Kensal Rise Methodist Church in London is taking a proactive approach to combating food poverty in their community. The church has implemented an innovative food-sharing program that provides nutritious meals to those in need, while fostering a sense of community and belonging.
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Truro Methodist Church becomes the first to join Inclusive Church Network in Cornwall
30 July 2024
Truro Methodist Church is the only church that's a member of the Inclusive Church network in the area. Catering for the physical, mental and financial needs of the community, the church aims to be an inclusivity flagship.
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Combating Rural Poverty: The Methodist Church's Mission in Action
25 July 2024
Rural poverty is an issue often overlooked but it affects one in five people living in rural areas. Tom Clayton, a Community Lay Worker in North Yorkshire, co-organises with local congregations initiatives that bring solace, warmth and companionship to people.
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The Compass Project, listening and empowering the local community
25 July 2024
In the Southampton Methodist District, the New Places for New People Compass project is an innovative new approach to church outreach and community engagement through listening, training and encouraging circuits and churches.
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Waterways chaplaincy
17 July 2024
Rosie Bryant is a Waterways Chaplain. In this blog she shares how she supports those who use and live on the canals around Wolverhampton, offering companionship and a listening ear to individuals and businesses, on and alongside the water
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Reviving Southfield Chapel: a rural Methodist church's journey of reinvention
15 July 2024
Southfield Chapel has reinvented itself to overcome financial struggles and dwindling attendance. This semi-rural chapel, with a rich history spanning over a century, has adapted to changing times by shifting its services and embracing community engagement.
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Walking into retirement: Barbara Glasson's journey of reflection and letting go
10 July 2024
Former President of the Methodist Conference, Revd Barbara Glasson celebrated her retirement with a walk along the canals of England to the Derbyshire Dales.
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European Pioneer Gathering
09 July 2024
The Evangelism and Growth team is producing a monthly blog series on leadership and culture change. This month, Rev Matt Finch, Connexional Pioneering and Church Planting Officer, brings his reflections from Kappel am Albis, overlooking Zurich and shares their experience and collective wisdom on pioneering and church planting.
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My ordination story: Deacon Clare Purfit
09 July 2024
Deacon Clare Purfit shares the story of her ordination.
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My ordination story: Deacon Vicky Welsh
09 July 2024
Vicky Welsh, a newly ordained Deacon from the Central Sussex United Area of The Methodist Church and The United Reformed Church, shares her ordination story.
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My ordination story: Deacon Marie Poole
05 July 2024
"As I approach Ordination it is a time of reflection of the journey I and others being ordained with me have been on together."
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