Our Stories
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A Warm Space within the Llandudno community
29 November 2024
The Warm Space at St John’s Church in the town of Llandudno, part of the Conway and Prestatyn Circuit, began in January 2023 after the government requested worship and community spaces to open up and provide warm places for people.
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Songs of Praise at Harpenden
29 November 2024
At the end of October, Songs of Praise came to film one of their Christmas programmes at High Street Methodist Church in Harpenden.
Deacon Sarah Wickett shares her experience of what happened when Songs of Praise came to film.
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How the Denby Dale Centre has become a rural lifeline
28 November 2024
In the Yorkshire West Methodist District, the Denby Dale Centre has been offering unique and much-needed services to a deeply rural area.
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How the Methodist Church in Southern Africa supports people with Aids
27 November 2024
For World Aids Day, Thandeka Mchunu, Health, HIV/Aids and Substance Abuse Coordinator for the Methodist Church in Southern Africa (MCSA) wrote a blog to share the Aids situation in Southern Africa.
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Social Justice Training Day empowers church leaders
26 November 2024
Community support and awareness took centre stage in the South West Peninsula Methodist District providing information and tools for church leaders to help the most vulnerable people in their communities.
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Mrs Carolyn Godfrey shares her reflections on her Malta visit
25 November 2024
The Vice-President of the Methodist Conference went to the Malta Circuit in the South East District at the end of September 2024. She notably followed her father's footsteps when he was a nursing orderly in the Royal Army Medical Corp in Malta.
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Don’t Turn Away
20 November 2024
On the International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women, Sarah shares her testimony as a survivor of domestic abuse.
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Reaching out to the community in Pontefract
19 November 2024
The Warm Room in Pontefract Methodist Church is open to the local community every week on Thursdays. From 10am to 2pm, the Warm Space offers teas, coffees and biscuits, followed by a reflection at 12 and lunch. Over 30 people are in attendance every week.
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Wellbeing Walks: strengthening mind, body and community
12 November 2024
In the Sheffield District, weekly Wellbeing Walks provide physical activity, a mental health boost and friendships for the local community since 2021.
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Mortimer Methodist Church leads the way in eco-friendly initiatives
06 November 2024
In the Southampton District, Mortimer Methodist Church’s congregation achieved its A Rocha UK Gold Award in July 2023 and has since supported and inspired their community to join them in their journey.
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What is it to be a Youth, Children and Family Worker in 2024?
05 November 2024
For National Youth Week, Michael the Youth, children and family worker at Christchurch, in the Yorkshire West Methodist District, shares his work and how he constantly engages children and young people in new and unexpected ways.
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The Anglican Methodist Covenant 21st Anniversary: Reflections from Kirkby Lonsdale
30 October 2024
4 November 2024 marks the 21st anniversary of the Anglican Methodist Covenant and a special online service is being put together featuring stories from around the country. Lol Wood, Family Project Leader, from the churches in and around Kirkby Lonsdale (in the Cumbria Mission Area) is part of the final part of the service and the blessing and shares some reflections on the benefits of ecumenical working.
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