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He is risen! Alleluia! May the risen Christ fill your soul with joy today. May you live as one who has seen the empty tomb and cannot keep the good news to yourself. In the name of Christ, Alleluia!

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Happy New Year! As we enter 2026, we reflect on where we saw glimmers of God’s love and gifts in ourselves and those around us, and how we may be gifts to those around us this year 🎁❤️

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Happy Christmas from the Methodist Church! Together we celebrate the incredible gift of Jesus, and pray the Christ-child, God’s greatest gift, may fill your soul with joy today 🎁❤️

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A Prayer in response to the attack at Bondi Beach 🙏 Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe, who grants us light, sustains us in life and guides us in the ways of holiness.

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The Methodist Church in Britain has launched its 2025 national Advent and Christmas campaign with its first-ever outdoor advertising promotion, taking their message to the streets of London: "You are a gift. Made with love." ❤️ Find out more about the campaign and how to connect on our website.

Methodist Church launches national Christmas campaign: “You are a gift. Made with love.” - The Methodist Church

The Methodist Church in Britain has launched its national Christmas campaign with its first-ever outdoor advertising promotion.

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A prayer offered to those affected by the incident between Peterborough and Huntingdon. God of compassion and peace, we hold before you all who were caught up in the events on the LNER, London bound train last night.

And for all who travel today with anxiety or fear restore their sense of safety and trust.
May your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard every heart and mind.
Through Christ our Lord. 
Amen.

"It will begin with rebuilding friendships with Jewish neighbours; intentionally reaching out to ensure they and their families are safe. In time we will find brave spaces to continue to hear the lived experiences of the Jewish communities in Crumpsall, Manchester, Britain, and beyond."

A reflection on the Heaton Park synagogue attack - The Methodist Church

The Revd Dr. Joanne Cox-Darling, Superintendent of the Manchester Circuit shared a reflection on the attack at Heaton Park synagogue.

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In response to recent tensions across the UK, especially where people have been targeted based on their background, the Methodist Church is releasing a new recording of Let us build a house where love can dwell (StF 409).

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A prayer for start of the new Connexional Year. O Christ of the morning, You who sang the stars into being, Sing again into our hearts today. As a new year unfolds, we walk into the next chapter of your story, the next line of your song.

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Find out about the Methodist Church’s Christmas campaign for 2025, and all the resources available for your church to use to welcome your community. Ask questions, get inspired and join in with 'Gifted'! 🎄 Sign up for our webinar on Thursday 11 September, 7-8pm. 🔗👇

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Find out about resources to help your church in worship, community engagement and evangelism this Advent and Christmas

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The Methodist Conference has elected Revd Mark Slaney to serve as President and Caroline Stead to serve as Vice-President, starting their year of office when the Representative Session of the Methodist Conference opens in Telford in June 2026.

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