In 2021, the Methodist Conference formally recognised the impact and legacy of the ‘transatlantic slave trade’ on enslaved African people and their descendants
On these webpages you will find resources to help you engage with this ongoing area of work, responding to requests from the 2021, 2026 and 2027 Methodist Conferences.
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Why are we doing this work?
In 2021, the Methodist Conference (pp916–918 in Report 61) responded to a memorial from the Northampton District Synod ('M22 The Slave Trade').
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Who is doing this work for the Church and making decisions on reparations?
This work is being co-ordinated by a working group of subject specialist leads and staff from the Connexional Team.
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Why does this matter?
Listen to a variety of perspectives from people across the Connexion, as they reflect on their personal understanding of our history with enslavement.
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Find out about our history - the British Connexion
The ‘accepted position’ for most Methodist people is that the Methodist Church was historically anti-slavery. The reality was far more complex.
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Global partnerships
Work towards reparative justice cannot be done by the British Methodist Church alone.
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What does our faith have to say about reparative justice?
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How we got here: After the Flood
After the Flood is a documentary film from the Movement for Justice and Reconciliation, exploring the roots of Church complicity in the slave trade.
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The Equiano Way - help plan the route
It is believed that John Wesley was reading the book by Olaudah Equiano, an enslaved Nigerian prince, while on his deathbed.
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Methodist Conference 2026 and 2027
An overview of progress of work towards reparative justice through the Methodist Conference.
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Public statements & Press releases
Links to an archive of public statements and press releases relating to reparative justice.
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Make your voice heard
Let us know your views on the issue of reparative justice here.
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Reparative Justice FAQs
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