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Methodist Church hand over three scrolls to Federation of Synagogues
12 March 2025
The Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Federation of Synagogues are helping the Methodist Church with historic Torah and Book of Esther scrolls which were previously kept at Wesley College, Bristol.
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Suicide prevention training to support vulnerable people in Cornwall
12 March 2025
Thirty people across Methodist Churches in Cornwall have been trained with skills to support vulnerable people who might be experiencing suicidal thoughts. The training, which is part of the district’s social justice training, will enable workers and volunteers to offer help at a community level.
Content warning: mentions of suicide.
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We've laughed, cried, worshipped, created together
05 March 2025
"Relationship, authenticity, community and trust – that’s where our whole heart seemed to be this weekend”
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Lambeth Palace Meeting
05 March 2025
President of the Methodist Conference, the Revd Helen Cameron, and Vice-President, Carolyn Godfrey met with the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell at Lambeth Palace
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No Other Land
04 March 2025
On Wednesday 28 February representatives from Methodist Church in Britain visited Susiya in Masafer Yatta, South Hebron Hills.
They were greeted by Ahmad, a teenager, who apologised that his Dad was unable to meet them because he was attending the Oscars ceremony.
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When the ships come in
18 February 2025
The Revd Helen Cameron, President of the Methodist Conference, has visited The Seafarers Centre at Tilbury, operated by QVSR - Queen Victoria Seafarers Rest and part of the Methodist family.
“As we drove around I was reminded how important the work here is. In a global world, our society is dependent on our ports. I was moved by how person-centered the whole project is."
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The ‘Cathedral of the Potteries’ to transform into an educational centre
17 February 2025
Known as the ‘Cathedral of the Potteries’, Bethesda Methodist Chapel in Hanley is in the process of being acquired by the charity Re-form Heritage which plans to transform the chapel into a centre for education and events.
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The joy of volunteering
12 February 2025
Did you know that over the summer, a number of new temporary communities pop up at various festivals and events across the country, often in weird and wonderful ways?
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Methodist Eco Shop inaugurated in Middlesbrough
05 February 2025
On Thursday 30 January 2025, Trinity Methodist Church officially opened its Eco Shop, in the presence of The Revd Helen Cameron, President of the Methodist Conference, Mrs Carolyn Godfrey, Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, Mr Andy McDonald, MP, and Chris Cooke, the Elected Town Mayor.
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A reflection on the Gaza ceasefire
30 January 2025
“It is right to give thanks for the ceasefire in Gaza but we cannot be complacent and believe that this brings peace.”
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The Revd David Hardman, Methodist Liaison Officer, Jerusalem, shares a reflection on the ceasefire. -
How baby Rosie teaches Empathy
20 January 2025
In Merrylee Primary School in Glasgow, Roots of Empathy and Action for Children offer sessions to help children to increase their empathy and recognise their emotions.
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Statement on the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas
17 January 2025
A statement on the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas
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