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Details on how to contact the Media team can be found on our website. Make sure you're following us on social media to stay up to date with everything going on across the Methodist Church. Remember to share and tag us in your posts so that we can see the amazing things going on in your local area too. The Methodist Church Communications team Find out more about the Communications team |
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Manal and her family are among many refugees from Syria, Ukraine and Afghanistan who have been welcomed by the Methodist congregation in Sherborne, Dorset. Read the story of how the church has supported those fleeing violence, and how Manal and her family have brought their own skills and experience to the community. |
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Today (Thursday) marks the 18-month anniversary of Russia’s devastating invasion of Ukraine. Steve Hucklesby from the Joint Publications Team (JPIT) has written a blog about the invasion and the dangers faced by civilians in war zones.
JPIT have also produced resources to help churches engage with the challenging questions that are posed as a result of the conflict. |
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Going back to school can bring a whole myriad of feelings for young people. While some look forward to it and feel excited, others can feel overwhelmed, and the idea of heading back can be a stressful time.
Action for Children have written a blog offering tips on how you can help your child feel more settled at the thought of returning to school. Some of these tips include showing an interest in your child’s classroom and developing a routine for them. |
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Christian churches were set alight and the homes of Christians attacked when riots broke out in the east Pakistan city of Jaranwala. The Revd Kaleen, Deputy Moderator of the Church of Pakistan, asks for our prayers and support in this update on the situation. |
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The Advent and Christmas resources for our Out of the Ordinary 2023 campaign are now available to download and order for free from Methodist Publishing (delivery from 11 September).
Resources include a worship planner, poster, scratch-off postcards and specially created digital designs. We’re running a short 'how to get involved' webinar on Thursday 7 September, 7:30-8:30pm to help answer any questions about the campaign and resources, and talk about the best way to utilise everything being made available.
You can also sign up for our daily Advent reflections via email. These will feature voices from across the Methodist Church in Britain, global Methodists and some of our partner organisations, as we explore how the ordinary can transform lives during this special time of year. |
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Armed with a sofa and a space to chat, a group of Methodists invited people attending the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to sit and talk. Located on the city's popular Royal Mile, Lost in Wonder offered a place for people to take a step back and rest and reflect. |
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Start the new church year with a focus on discipleship with the free new Methodist Way of Life Pocket Guide. These little fold-out guides give a great introduction to discipleship and the Methodist Way of Life. You can order these now in time to hand out at September Synods. A much wider package of support, including other resources, will be available soon. |
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Neurodiversity and disability in the church is the topic of the latest podcast from the Susanna Wesley Foundation. The recording features a conversation between the Youth President of the Methodist Conference, James Carver, and lay worker and local preacher, James Blackhall. |
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A new four-session study guide to be published this autumn will encourage all members of the Church to examine our Christian calling to offer a welcome to all, while ensuring that our worship and wider church life is safe for everyone. The guide, based on the Church’s Theology of Safeguarding 2021 report, will contain new short films with activities along with questions for discussion and reflection. |
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If you're interested in being a part of the Connexional Team or interested in volunteering with the Methodist Church, then take a look to see what roles are available. Please make sure to share if you know of anyone who may be interested. |
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Church at the Margins Practitioners’ Network This online meeting is aimed at encouraging people who are supporting or nurturing new Christian communities among economically marginalised people. It will take place monthly on a Tuesday, starting on 5 September, from 4.00pm - 5.00pm |
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