News from the Methodist Church
Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Church hopes for long term improvement following Government's legislative programme
The Methodist Church envisages long term improvement rather than a quick fix to the economic crisis following the Queen's Speech to Parliament
Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Methodist Church backs appeal to help thousands affected by flooding in Brazil
An international appeal to help thousands of people displaced by floods in brazil has been backed by the Methodist Church in Britain
Monday 1st December 2008
Methodist Church invited to 'Sing a New Song'
The Methodist Music Resources Group is asking people to offer their opinions on a new collection of hymns and songs in their 'Sing a New Song' collection
Monday 1st December 2008
Churches call for crackdown on carbon emissions through energy conservation
Concerns over Government go-ahead for Kingsnorth Power Station
Thursday 27th November 2008
Lord Leslie Griffiths named Chair of Methodist Heritage Committee
Lord Leslie Griffiths of Pembrey and Burry Port has been appointed Chair of the newly formed Methodist Heritage Committee
Monday 24th November 2008
Churches urged to mark World AIDS Day
An Asian Worship Service for World AIDS Day has been commended for use in churches across Britain
Monday 24th November 2008
Sarah Malik named first salaried Methodist Youth President
First role of its kind in any mainstream UK Church
Thursday 20th November 2008
Better Than Bubble Bath - Extraordinary gifts for Christmas
As many of us rack our brains for the perfect gift for that difficult relative, the Methodist Relief and Development Fund is encouraging people to do something life-changing this Christmas
Friday 14th November 2008
Methodist Church calls for UN emergency food aid access into Gaza
The Methodist Church in Britain has urged for Gaza border crossings to be kept open so that emergency food aid can reach people in need
Tuesday 11th November 2008
Methodist Church welcomes push for the responsible pricing of alcohol
The British Methodist Church has welcomed calls from MPs to set minimum prices on alcoholic drinks
Monday 10th November 2008
Breaking new ground for youth in the Methodist Church
Young people are on the verge of becoming empowered by ground-breaking changes that will be the talk of this year's Methodist Youth Conference
Wednesday 5th November 2008
Church calls for wider debate on NHS following Government top-up decision
More questions than answers following NHS top-ups decision
Tuesday 4th November 2008
Peacemaking for Remembrance Sunday
The Methodist Church is encouraging services for Remembrance Sunday to reflect on the call to be peacemakers
Thursday 30th October 2008
Methodist Church warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe
The Methodist Church in Britain is warning that the humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe is likely to worsen over the coming months
Thursday 23rd October 2008
Methodist Church welcomes compulsory education in schools about sex and relationships
The Methodist Church has welcomed the Government's decision to make education in schools about sex and relationships compulsory for children of all ages
Wednesday 22nd October 2008
Methodists call for the gambling industry to support problem gamblers
The Methodist Church has welcomed yesterday's Gambling Commission report and its recommendations. The report underlines the responsibility of the gambling industry to provide enough money to help the people who are harmed by gambling
Tuesday 21st October 2008
Methodist Church thanks Richard Dawkins for getting God onto London buses
Dawkins thanked for encouraging a 'continued interest in God'
Monday 20th October 2008
People urged to join call for justice for persecuted Christians in India
Concern that authorities are failing to prevent violence and unwilling to protect Christians
Wednesday 15th October 2008
New web resource for churches working together for change
The Methodist Church in Britain has launched a new web resource offering information and guidance about how different Christian denominations work together to serve their communities
Tuesday 14th October 2008
The October meeting of the Methodist Council
The Methodist Council met on 13-14 October at High Leigh Conference Centre in Hertfordshire
Provided by The Methodist Church of Great Britain