Our Stories
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Beckly Lecture 2026
09 June 2026
The Beckly Lecture is 100 years old this year. The Beckly Social Services Lecture takes place annually, as one of the fringe events at the Methodist Conference.
Jude Levermore, Head of Mission at The Connexional Team, shares her perspective on the lectures and on this year's speaker.
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Blue Plaque to Kamal Chunchie Unveiled
04 June 2026
A Methodist preacher and pioneering race relations campaigner has been honoured with a blue plaque marking his life.
On Tuesday, 2 June, Vice-President Matthew Forsyth was among guests to witness the unveiling on the wall of Jeremiah Street, London, in honour of Kamal Chunchie.
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Refugee Week: Our Story, Our Song of Welcome
02 June 2026
The Revd Richard Andrew, President of the Methodist Conference, and Matthew Forsyth, Vice-President, offer this reflection for Refugee Week. (Monday, 15 June to Sunday, 21 June)
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Land’s End to John O’Groats in aid of Englesea Brook Chapel
02 June 2026
A Methodist preacher who cycled the length of Britain to mark his 75th birthday has completed his epic challenge.
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Geoff Dickinson undertook the journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats in aid of Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum of Primitive Methodism in Cheshire and has raised just over £1,700 so far. -
Llanddysgwyr – Walking in Welsh
02 June 2026
Llanddysgwyr is a Christian community of Welsh language learners in north-east Wales and one of the Methodist New Places for New People. It is a small and dispersed community that is growing in both numbers and faith.
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The Late Shows – Art and Community in Newcastle
29 May 2026
A Methodist art hub in Newcastle has welcomed hundreds of culture lovers to collaborate and reflect on the exhaustion of daily life and the need to rest and restore.
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Faith at Her Fingertips
26 May 2026
A salon in Sheffield has become a place of both beauty and encouragement. At its centre is Hannah Caval, a talented nail technician and member of Greenhill Methodist Church, who has discovered an unexpected way to blend her profession with her passion for sharing the message of Jesus Christ.
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Our Story, Our Song, Everyone's Art
19 May 2026
The Lincolnshire District asked each of their churches to submit artistic reflections inspired by the presidential theme for this year, Our Story, Our Song. The result was almost 40 pieces of artwork including paintings in oil and watercolour, needlework, poetry, woodwork and glass.
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Bonjour – One Heart at a Time
19 May 2026
This article on inclusion was inspired by Barry Sloan's trip with the Vice-President Designate, Caroline Stead, and her daughter, Rachael. The trio were visiting projects and ministries of the United Protestant Church in France – one of over 100 global partners of the Methodist Church in Britain.
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Cliff Festival 2026
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A Million Acts of Hope
14 May 2026
The Methodist Church is joining with hundreds of charities, community groups and faith organisations to celebrate the everyday acts of kindness, care and connection happening across the UK. With more than 200 partners signed up and nearly 1,000 activities planned, organisers say it is set to be the largest civil society coalition mobilisation of its kind this century. From Camden in London to Seascale in Cumbria, churches are taking part with the likes of shared walks, warm spaces, meals and banner-making workshops as part of the massive UK-wide initiative from 13 to 20 May 2026.
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Walking for Christian Aid
13 May 2026
An inspirational Methodist who overcame cancer is putting her best foot forward – walking hundreds of miles for Christian Aid.
Angie Meadley, who attends Sutton Methodist Church in Hull, has pledged to walk five miles a day in May – but overall aims to cover a staggering 350 miles in 2026.
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