In 2021, the Methodist Conference formally recognised the impact and legacy of the trade in enslaved African people
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?
That the Church should take action in relation to reparation for benefitting from the enslavement of African people was agreed by Conference in 2021.
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Who is doing this work for the Church and making decisions on reparation?
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-enslavement. 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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How we got here: After the Flood
After the Flood is a feature documentary film exploring the roots of Church complicity in the trade in enslaved people.
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The Equiano Way - help plan the route
A new pilgrimage route to be launched in honour of pioneering Black abolitionist, Olaudah Equiano.
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Methodist Conference 2026 and 2027
An overview of work relating to reparative justice through the Methodist Conference.
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Reparative Justice FAQs
Frequently asked questions about reparative justice and the Methodist Church.
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