Update on the launch of the new Online Suite
Work is being finalised on the new system and we are on track to launch the new Online Suite in mid to late January 2026. The launch date will be confirmed in December and another communication will be sent out at that time.
In the meantime, the annual returns for 2025-26 are now open and can be submitted in the usual way via the current Online Suite. Any submissions made before the launch of the new Online suite in January will eventually be transferred across. As well, we are pleased to say that Statistics for Mission for 2024 can be viewed here. Results from the October count can be inputted in January once the new Online Suite is launched. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Additionally, we’ve had a few queries regarding whether it’s preferred to update Office Holders now or to wait for the new system to be launched. Ultimately, the decision would rest with each church, circuit or district but we would recommend updating the details now so that the Connexional team are able to contact the correct person if need be and so that the individual can receive relevant mailings for the role. Details on how to do this can be found here.
Lastly, we are very grateful for the work that you do and for your patience during this project. We apologise for any inconvenience and we appreciate that change is not easy. We are looking forward to the launch of the new system and updates will be posted on here . If you have any queries, the Online Suite team can be contacted on onlinesuitesupport@methodistchurch.org.uk.
The Online Suite portal provides access to the following main functions:
Annual Returns
This includes church and circuit property checklists (formerly Schedules A, C and D).
Please note: for Schedules E, G and J, go to the Schedules and Forms page of the Property section; for the former Schedule B, go to the Standard Form of Accounts page of the Finance section
Property Consents
Creating and managing property consent projects in your District, Circuit or Church.
Statistics for Mission and Web Profiles
As you may be aware, we are experiencing issues with one of the servers that manages the Online Suite. As a temporary measure, we have now added Microsoft forms for updating information regarding office holders and local preachers. The forms can be accessed via the links below. The Statistics for Mission site will be unavailable during this time. We apologise for the inconvenience caused, and we are planning to launch the new Online Suite by the end of the calendar year.
We have also made TMCP aware of the position and they recognise that some Managing Trustees may have experienced difficulties in confirming various contact details, held on the Online Suite, as part of Check 4 of the 2025 Data protection Checklist. Those Managing Trustees are advised to wait until the launch of the new Online Suite and then check the contact details as soon as possible. If Managing Trustees have confirmed that all other information held locally is correct, as well as that held with TMCP, then they may mark off Check 4 as being completed.
We thank you for your patience regarding this matter. Please use the links to the forms below to add or request a change to an Office holder:
Please use the links to the forms below to add or request a change to an Office holder:
Local Preachers and Worship Leaders update
By adding/amending a record, you agree to abide by the Methodist Church's observance of the current UK Data Protection legislation (see Privacy Policy). Please ensure that the officeholder has granted you permission to record contact data that is connected to their role in the Church.
If you have any questions, please email onlinesuitesupport@methodistchurch.org.uk.
Gift Aid
Submission of gift aid claims.
To access the Methodist Online Suite of Applications, go to: https://online.methodist.org.uk
Please note the the Managing Trustees' Consent Form and Data Collection Form, which are used for personal data purposes, are available from the TMCP website (Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes).
HELP & GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS
CLICK HERE for essential guidance documents to help you navigate the different sections of the Online Suite.