Budget preview
The Labour manifesto promised to “end mass dependence on emergency food parcels which is a moral scar on our society”. October’s Budget is the new government’s big chance to begin the process of transforming this promise into reality.
‘Gathering to grow’ in Scotland
The second Scottish Methodist Gathering was held in Stirling from 20 to 22 September, attracting around 170 Methodists from around Scotland for all or part of the weekend.
Methodist Church commemorates sailors who died in WW1 torpedo attack
A Methodist Church on the west coast of Scotland has held a service to remember over 30 French sailors who died when their merchant ship was hit by German torpedo in 1917. More than 150 people attended the commemoration for the French ship Longwy and its crew including family members and representatives of the French…
Girls’ Brigade celebrates its 90th anniversary in the Leeds District
Hosted by Drighlington Methodist Church, the service brought together more than 40 people affiliated with Girls’ Brigade and was a moment of reflection on the past and the future of the organisation.
3Generate 2024 – Methodist Children and Youth Assembly
More than 1,600 children and young people aged 4-18 years old, 560 leaders and 340 volunteers from across the Connexion attended 3Generate, the Methodist Children and Youth Assembly. This year’s 3Generate was held at the NEC, Birmingham from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 October.
Silsden Methodist Church wins two Eco awards
Eileen Jowitt, Eco Lead for Silsden Methodist Church, shares how within days, the church became an A Rocha Gold Church and won the Green award of BBC Radio Leeds’ “Make a Difference” 2024.
Local Saltash churches launch an ambitious homeless housing project
Launched by Saltash Wesley Methodist Church and Saltash Baptist Church working in partnership, the Saltash Homeless Housing Project addresses the pressing need for accommodation reserved specifically for those experiencing homelessness in the South East Cornish town.
The invisible congregation: Norwich’s deaf church and the need for greater inclusion
Sign the Cross is an initiative started a few years ago to bring the Deaf Christian community of Norfolk together. Offering monthly worship and social events in British Sign Language (BSL), it caters for a need often forgotten.