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Croeso i Gymru! The Methodist Youth Conference is coming to Cardiff
16 March 2018
For three days in November, Cardiff will become the focalpoint for Methodist young people all over Great Britain to meet.The reason? Cardiff will be hosting the annual Methodist YouthConference from 16-18 November 2007 in the new Urdd Centre...
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Statement on the death of Rob Frost
16 March 2018
"Rob's passion for evangelism was boundless, and he leaves agreat legacy. Although he was Methodist to his core, he lovedworking with other groups and anyone who shared his vision. Ourthoughts and prayers are with his family, and we will mis...
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Methodist Church launches Mexico flood appeal
16 March 2018
The Methodist Church has launched an emergency appeal forfunds following the devastating floods that have swept throughSouth Mexico in the wake of the heaviest rains to hit the countryfor 40 years.The Church's Fund for World Mission has ...
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Methodist Response to Queens speech
16 March 2018
Anthea Cox, Coordinating Secretary for Public Life and SocialJustice, says;"The Government wants to make education, housing and health carethe centre of its work over the new Parliamentary session.Methodists care passionately about these...
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MRDF conference celebrates going from strength to strength in Africa
16 March 2018
The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) isholding its first conference for African partner organisations from22-26 November 2007. The conference, entitled Strength to Strength,will be held in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. Repre...
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Passport to Peace this Christmas
16 March 2018
This Christmas, new worship material is encouraging adultsand children alike to become Messengers of Peace.Produced by MethodistChildren, the Messengers of Peace servicematerial invites congregations to make a Christmas 'Peace Box'contai...
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Churches call for Pakistani Government to lift state of emergency
16 March 2018
The Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Church ofScotland, the Methodist Church, the Religious Society of Friends(Quakers) and the United Reformed Church made the followingstatement today in relation to the constitutional crisis inPakistan...
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Methodist response to the killing of Benazir Bhutto
16 March 2018
Christine Elliot, World Church Secretary for Asia and thePacific, says;'Thursday 27 December was a very sad day, especially for the peopleof Pakistan. The shocking killing of Benazir Bhutto has been adesperate blow for the fragile hope o...
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Methodist charity raises £250,000 in Earthquake Relief Appeal
16 March 2018
It's easy to underestimate the importance of simple things: abar of soap, a warm blanket, someone to talk to about your hopesand fears. Yet in the aftermath of an emergency, simple things likethese can save lives and rebuild hope.Despite...
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The election of Hamas
16 March 2018
Anthea Cox, Coordinating Secretary for Public Life and SocialJustice for the Methodist Church:'There is a danger that the election of Hamas to government maystall meaningful dialogue. The continued settlement expansion inthe West Bank th...
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Guidelines help communities to encourage a change in drink culture
16 March 2018
The Methodist Church has published guidelines telling churcheseverything they need to know about the Licensing Act 2003. The Actis fully explained in a new updated version of the briefing One TooMany? New additional guidance advises people h...
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Education Sunday to focus on "Prizes that Last"
16 March 2018
Almost every sphere of human activity nowadays has its awardsceremony. It is good to celebrate achievement, but often therecognition won in this way is only fleeting. The theme ofEducation Sunday this year focuses on St Paul's encouragement ...
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