News
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Statement on Syria
26 October 2017
The Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Church of Scotland, the Methodist Church in Britain and the United Reformed Church have released a joint statement on military action in Syria
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Don’t forget Iain Duncan Smith this Christmas
26 October 2017
UK Churches are encouraging people to add Iain Duncan Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, to their Christmas card list and include a personal greeting asking the minister to ensure that every family and child has enough this Christmas.
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Winter Flooding
26 October 2017
The Methodist Church is joining with organisations and individuals across the country to help those affected by flooding in Cumbria. The Revd Richard Teal, Cumbria District Chair, comparing this incident with the last major flooding in 2009 said: "The devastation this time is far worse than before". Read on for how you can respond and how you can donate to the fundraising appeal.
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“Pray for peace” say Church leaders following UK vote to take military action in Syria
26 October 2017
The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Church have made a call for peace following the vote in the House of Commons last night to authorise UK military action in Syria.
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'Governments must do more to meet the immediate need of Syria's people' say Churches
26 October 2017
Four major UK Churches have called on governments to provide substantial new funding to alleviate the suffering of the people of Syria including refugees in the neighbouring countries of Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan.
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COP21 Climate Change Summit - Statement
26 October 2017
The Methodist Church in Britain have released a statement regarding the recent agreements made at the COP21 climate change summit in Paris which concluded on Saturday.
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The Presidential Christmas message
26 October 2017
The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference have reminded people of the importance of 'welcome' in this year's Presidential Christmas Message.
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Young people have their say on priorities of Methodist Church
26 October 2017
Young Methodists from across the country have taken the opportunity to share their priorities and passions for their Church, highlighted for the very first time in three new ‘manifesto’ documents.
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Methodists to commemorate 100 years of legal Conscientious Objections
26 October 2017
Methodists from across the country will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the right to refuse to fight in war at a special free event held at Englesea Brook Chapel, Crewe, on Sunday 20 March.
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Black Country man who helped shape America to be celebrated
26 October 2017
A man from the Black Country who helped shape America is to be celebrated this April with a day of special events in Tipton on Saturday, 9th April.
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Pope to meet senior Methodists during launch of new ecumenical office in Rome
26 October 2017
Pope Francis and senior Methodist representatives from around the world will take part in a series of events to mark the opening of the new Methodist Ecumenical Office in Rome (MEOR).
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Connexional Team ‘Bake Off’ raises money for charity
26 October 2017
Keen bakers of the Connexional Team took part in a special ‘Bake Off’ competition on Tuesday 5 April to raise money for the World Mission Fund and Mission in Britain Fund.
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