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A reflection on the Heaton Park synagogue attack
03 October 2025
The Revd Dr. Joanne Cox-Darling, Superintendent of the Manchester Circuit shared a reflection on the attack at Heaton Park synagogue.
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Building Sustainable Hope
30 September 2025
The Yorkshire North and East District has celebrated the successful completion of ‘Building Sustainable Hope’, a £1.1 million decarbonisation project.
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Second Chance
29 September 2025
The 30th anniversary of a much-loved charity shop took place this summer. Second Chance is part of the mission of Archway Methodist Church in north London and was described by Time Out as “London’s temple of bric-a-brac”. Over the last three decades, the shop has donated over £800,000 to charity and helped dozens of volunteers find fulfilment and emotional security.
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Responding to anti-migrant protests
24 September 2025
With the rise of anti-migrant protests, popular expressions of Christian nationalism, and the “Raise the Colours” movement, how can church leaders, lay or ordained, respond?
At times of pressure, we need to ask: what is mine or ours to do? Rachel Lampard, Director of Social Justice and Social Action, suggests a number of resources and responses based on the experiences of Methodist churches.
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Worship Among the Produce
23 September 2025
Ryhall Methodist Church in Rutland (part of the Stamford Circuit in Lincolnshire) has taken its Harvest worship beyond the church walls and out into the fields. After being inspired by Wholehearted, the Methodist Church gathering focused on mission and evangelism, Ryhall Methodist Church held its Harvest festival in the village allotment, taking faith, food, and fellowship into the community.
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Chaplaincy at a Coastal Theme Park
16 September 2025
Southend-on-Sea is a seaside city some 40 miles east of London. Each summer, it is filled with day-trippers seeking fun, thrills and, when the weather is good, sunshine, but who takes care of those who welcome them?
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During the season, over two million visitors come through the gates of Adventure Island, a free to enter theme park on the seafront. Deacon Sarah McDowall is a Methodist Minister who serves as chaplain to the staff at the theme park. -
Our Story, Our Song: Walking, Welcoming, Witnessing Together
16 September 2025
As the new Connexional year begins, the President of the Methodist Conference, the Revd Richard Andrew and the Vice-President, Matthew Forsyth, gathered at Wesley's Chapel and Leysian Mission and Methodist Central Hall in London with a deep sense of anticipation and joy.
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Challenging the Rise of the Far Right
16 September 2025
Following last weekend's protests in London, recent disorder outside the accommodation of those seeking asylum and the growing 'Raise the Colours' campaign, the Revd Jonathan Hustler shares this vital blog on how the Methodist Church can challenge the growing sense of intimidation across communities and the perceived injustices behind it.
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“My mind is free to cartwheel through the sky!”
16 September 2025
The Revd Rachel Parkinson, District Chair of the Wolverhampton Methodist District, loves walking and pilgrimage. She shares her experience in this blog.
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Working with survivors
09 September 2025
Kate Little, Safeguarding Survivor Lead Officer in the Connexional Safeguarding Team, contributes this latest in the series of reflections on the Methodist Church’s progress 10 years on from the Past Cases Review. She writes of her own personal learning from working closely with survivors and also focuses on the Methodist Church’s work to fulfilling the recommendations which directly mention survivors of abuse.
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A New Connexional Year: Resourcing Ourselves for the Road Ahead
03 September 2025
For many in ministry, the turning of the year doesn’t bring a clean slate, but a familiar question: “How on earth are we going to do all this again?”
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Wholehearted Monthly welcomes Jaz Ampaw-Farr
03 September 2025
Trey Hall, Director of Evangelism & Growth, welcomes Jaz Ampaw-Farr to the next Wholehearted Monthly, an opportunity to gather with other Methodist leaders each month to get inspired, equipped and organised for mission!
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