News from the Methodist Church
Thursday 2nd February 2012
Churches and Charities urge PM to take strong action on alcohol pricing
Measure for Measure campaign asks people to write to their MPs
Tuesday 31st January 2012
Church leaders say benefit cap will make UK a darker, less humane place for us all
The Methodist Church, the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the United Reformed Church and the Quakers in Britain have called for Parliament to hold to the humane principles of the welfare state and reject a benefit cap
Tuesday 24th January 2012
Church makes progress on Equality and Diversity
* Methodist Council meets in London
Thursday 12th January 2012
Survivor of 2010 Haiti earthquake to visit Methodist churches in the UK
An American minister who survived 55 hours with no food and water is set to visit London
Thursday 22nd December 2011
Challenge your pre-suppositions this Christmas, says Methodist President
The Revd Leo Osborn, President of the Methodist Conference, has challenged people to push past their assumptions about the nativity story this Christmas
Wednesday 21st December 2011
Preston vs the President of the Methodist Conference
The Methodist Church is seeking leave to appeal to the Supreme Court against the judgement that Haley Preston's (formerly Moore) case is a matter for an employment tribunal...
Wednesday 21st December 2011
61% of UK adults say excessive drinking is a problem in their neighbourhood
A YouGov survey has revealed that 61% of UK adults believe that excessive drinking is a problem (from minor to major) in their neighbourhood
Tuesday 20th December 2011
Church calls for more investment in young people
The Methodist Church has welcomed the Government's 'Positive for Youth' report, released yesterday, but has called for greater financial investment in youth services
Friday 16th December 2011
Holy Biscuit wins cultural approval from Olympic organisers
The London 2012 Organising Committee has given the go-ahead for a community arts project linked to the Methodist Church to feature as part of the Cultural Olympiad
Tuesday 13th December 2011
Church leaders welcome breakthrough at climate change talks - but warn of future dangers
Leaders of the UK's three largest free Churches have welcomed the breakthrough announced at the climate change talks in Durban
Friday 2nd December 2011
Methodist Church in Britain urges prayer on Dalit Liberation Sunday
Church marks 11 December as day to end caste discrimination
Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Act now on problem gambling, churches and charities tell parliament
* Child gambling a particular concern
Tuesday 15th November 2011
Cumbria Becomes First Ecumenical County in England
The Ecumenical County of Cumbria: A Methodist Declaration of Intent by the Methodist, United Reformed and Anglican Churches
Friday 11th November 2011
Before the tree, before the cake, comes A Gift of Christmas
At a time when many homes may be feeling the pinch, the Methodist Church is asking people to share the spirit of Christmas in their communities by giving away "A Gift of Christmas", the latest booklet in their popular series
Thursday 10th November 2011
Young Methodists to offer service of Remembrance on Twitter
Young Methodists will be holding two special services of Remembrance on social networking website Twitter at 10.15am GMT on Friday 11 and Sunday 13 November
Monday 31st October 2011
Churches ask Chancellor of the Exchequer
Representatives from a range of Christian denominations and charities will hand over a letter to the Chancellor today
Monday 17th October 2011
Viral video from Methodist Church scoops first prize in media awards
Tell.Show.Be tops competition at ceremony
Tuesday 11th October 2011
A vision of fruitfulness for the Methodist Church
The Methodist Council discussed the Church's long-term vision
Wednesday 5th October 2011
Methodist Children & Youth Assembly 2011: Book now
Highlights to include MOBO award-winning rapper Guvna B
Friday 30th September 2011
Faith groups welcome FTT proposal by European Commission
Members of the Faith Group of the Robin Hood Tax campaign welcomed Wednesday's announcement by European Commission president Barroso
Provided by The Methodist Church of Great Britain