Video and audio resources for local churches to re-use
January 2022
The Methodist Podcast Episode 74: A Methodist Way of Life
December 2021
A Christmas Message from the President and Vice-President of the Conference
The video is available to download here
Advent video reflections
These are available to download here
22 - 28 November
A prayer for the people whose lives were ended in the English Channel
Text and audio of the prayer is available here
Advent video reflections
These are available to download here
An audio reflection on food and hospitality from the President of the Conference the Revd Sonia Hicks
Download an mp3 audio file of Sonia's reflection
1 - 7 November 2021
A Remembrance Prayer, written and read by the Revd Gary Watt, Army Chaplain
More videos of Remembrance reflections are available to download here
25 - 31 October 2021
A Prayer at the end of Black History Month
Prayer for the Environment
A Prayer for COP26
11 - 17 October 2021
Prayer for One World Week
4 - 10 October 2021
Our Calling video
A Prayer for Homelessness Sunday
Download the transcript (Word)
27 September - 3 October 2021
A Prayer for Black History Month from the President of the Conference the Revd Sonia Hicks
20 - 26 September 2021
A reflection on being 'family' from the President of the Conference the Revd Sonia Hicks
Download an mp3 audio file of the President's reflection
A Prayer for the International Day of Peace
The Methodist Podcast Episode 67: Asbury 250
6 - 12 September 2021
A Prayer for New Beginnings
30 August - 5 September 2021
The Methodist Podcast Episode 66: The Methodist Modern Art Collection in Coventry
A prayer for Creationtide
23 - 29 August 2021
A prayer for Anxiety from the President of the Conference the Revd Sonia Hicks
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Podcast - Funerals
16 - 22 August 2021
A prayer for Haiti following the earthquake from the President of the Conference the Revd Sonia Hicks
9 - 15 August 2021
A prayer for those receiving exam results, by Phoebe Parkin, Methodist Youth President
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Podcast - School Uniforms
2 - 8 August 2021
A prayer by Andy Dye, Programme Team Leader with Global Relationships, for vaccine justice
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26 July - 1 August 2021
A prayer by the Revd Andy Lindley, from the Kairos Circuit, for courage and creativity in discovering new ways to express our faith as Christians
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19 - 25 July 2021
A prayer for the school holidays from Vice-President of the Conference Barbara Easton
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12 - 18 July 2021
A prayer for the ending of Covid restrictions in England on 19 July
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5 - 11 July 2021
Downloadable versions of the Presidential Addresses with BSL
Download the Revd Sonia Hicks - Presidential Address with BSL
Download Barbara Easton - Vice-Presidential Address with BSL
A Prayer for Action for Children Sunday
28 June - 4 July 2021
This week the Methodist Conference was held
Worship resources used during Conference can be found here
Conference Special podcast
Reflecting on the major decisions made by the Conference
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A Prayer for the Methodist Church
A prayer following the decision of Conference to allow same sex marriage in Methodist Churches from the President of the Conference the Revd Sonia Hicks
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21 - 27 June 2021
The President and Vice-President
Richard and Carolyn reflect on the past year in the last Facebook Live of their Presidencies.
Download an audio version of the reflection only (mp3) 6 m 26 s
A Prayer for the start of the Methodist Conference
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14 - 20 June 2021
A Prayer for Freedom following the extension of lockdown restrictions
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The President and Vice-President
This week Richard reflects on our sources of spiritual nourishment
Download an audio version of the reflection only (mp3) 7 m 26 s
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Podcast for Refugee Week
7 - 13 June 2021
A Prayer for MHA Sunday 13 June
Download an mp4 video file from https://vimeo.com/560832333 (click 'Download button on video page)
Download an audio version of the prayer (mp3) 0 m 59 s
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The President and Vice-President
This week Carolyn is joined by the Lay Leader of the Methodist Church in Ireland, Hazel Loney31 May - 6 June 2021
A prayer for Pride Month
Full video available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9rdwZZtjxU 1 m 00 s
Download an mp4 video file from https://vimeo.com/558079909 (click 'Download button on video page)
Download an audio version of the prayer (mp3) 1 m 00 s
Podcast on Reconciliation and Mediation
24 - 30 May 2021
The President and Vice-President reflect on Wesley Day
Download an audio version of the reflection (mp3) 7 m 06 s
A Prayer on the Anniversary of George Floyd's death
Full video available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0xtSzZ5S5Y 0 m 45 s
Download an mp4 video file from https://vimeo.com/556144393 (click 'Download button on video page)
Download an audio version of the prayer (mp3) 0 m 45 s
17 - 23 May 2021
The President and Vice-President reflect on Food Waste
Download a shorter audio version of the reflection only (mp3) 7 m 39 s
See an archive of the President and Vice-President's video and audio reflections
A Prayer for the Environment
Full video available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGYZZWIFzG4 0 m 55 s
Download an mp4 video file from https://vimeo.com/552900310 (click 'Download button on video page)
10 - 16 May 2021
Prayer for the Holy Land from Carolyn Lawrence, Vice-President of the Conference
Download an audio version of the prayer (mp3) 0 m 50 s
Thy Kingdom Come
In our new video for #thykingdomcome Methodists from across the Connexion share why prayer is important to them and make a commitment to pray daily during the time between Ascension and Pentecost. Watch, share and use this video in your church services to promote participation in Thy Kingdom Come this year.
To find out more about Thy Kingdom Come, visit: https://www.methodist.org.uk/thykingdomecome. To download this video, visit: http://bit.ly/tkcvideo
The President and Vice-President catch up after a busy week and talk about "Thy Kingdom Come"
Download a shorter audio version of the reflection only (mp3) 6 m 52 s
See an archive of the President and Vice-President's video and audio reflections
26 April - 2 May 2021
The President and Vice-President reflect on "The Giraffe"
Download a shorter audio version of the reflection only (mp3) 6 m 35 s
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19 - 25 April 2021
The President and Vice-President reflect on Vocation
Full video available at https://www.facebook.com/MethodistPresidency/videos/1129228790835013 17 m 37 s
Download a shorter audio version of the reflection only (mp3) 8 m 13 s
See an archive of the President and Vice-President's video and audio reflections
A Prayer for Stephen Lawrence Day
Full video available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydDHq3KYNDk 1 m 27 s
Download an mp4 video file from https://vimeo.com/540598502 (click 'Download button on video page)
A Prayer for Earth Day
Full video available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToJuVwc2vIw 0 m 56 s
Download an mp4 video file from https://vimeo.com/540598311 (click 'Download button on video page)
Special Podcast for Earth Day
Download the entire podcast for Earth Day 30m 05s
12 - 18 April 2021
Full video available at https://www.facebook.com/MethodistPresidency/videos/1633648170357495 16 m 01 s
Download a shorter audio version of the reflection only (mp3) 7 m 05 s
See an archive of the President and Vice-President's video and audio reflections
5 - 11 April 2021
A reflection on the life of Prince Philip
Download an mp4 video file from https://vimeo.com/534907968 (click 'Download button on video page)
Special Podcast on Prayer
Revd Carole Irwin, Director of Studies at Wesley House Cambridge considers how we define prayer 8m 21 s
Revd Dr Roger Walton on Methodism, prayer and the Methodist Way of Life 9m 49s
Revd Mark Rowland, an expert on liturgy and prayer 4m 14s
Local preacher Wilma Le Moighnan discusses meditative prayer 4m 34s
Revd Kathryn Stephens, considers extemporary prayer 4m 33s
Download the entire podcast on prayer 36m 17s
29 March - 4 April 2021
The Vice-President welcomes the Youth President Phoebe Parkin
Full video available at https://www.facebook.com/MethodistPresidency/videos/307101120774850 14 m 15 s
Download a shorter audio version of the reflection only (mp3) 5 m 23 s
See an archive of the President and Vice-President's video and audio reflections