On the evening of 12 August 2026, the UK will experience a near-total solar eclipse. This extraordinary event provides a unique opportunity to marvel at creation and join in with the work of the Holy Spirit in making God’s love known through missional outreach. The information in this guide aims to help you make the most of the opportunity in innovative ways in your context.
This guide is not intended to be a prescriptive checklist, but a creative catalyst as you prayerfully plan your outreach event. While we are calling this opportunity the ‘Methodist Day of Outreach’, you will want to give your eclipse event its own name. This guide, alongside other resources, gives ideas and principles that can be used as a starting point, as well as some ready-to-use elements that might save you time and resources locally.
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Eclipse events: the must-haves
From a warm welcome to meaningful conversations – the key things to include in your eclipse outreach event.
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Planning checklist
A handy checklist covering key considerations ahead of the Eclipse Day of Outreach.
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Planning – early stages and key decisions
Getting started and planning ahead from safety and inclusivity to advertising.
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The event itself – content and key principles
Resources for your event, guidance on engaging people and an example running order.
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Gearing up for the Day of Outreach
Preparations for the Day of Outreach for the whole congregation.
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Contact us
If you want to get in touch about the Methodist Day of Outreach, please contact Cameron Lee-Hume, Evangelism Project Officer at lee-humec@methodistchurch.org.uk
For those in Ireland, contact Stephen Skuce, Superintendent for Growing Churches at stephen.skuce@irishmethodist.org
Blessings
We hope this guide is useful. May God use you and your event to make his love known.
In the run up to the event, be sure to check the Methodist Day of Outreach webpage for updates and further resources.
