News from the Methodist Church
- A response to proposed measures that will see Israel increase control over Palestine property February 11, 2026
- Gibraltar Methodist Church Welcomes New Superintendent Minister February 9, 2026The Gibraltar Methodist Church has formally welcomed its new Superintendent Minister, the Revd David Barrett, during a special service held at the King’s Chapel.
- Flooding in Southern Africa January 19, 2026
- Update from the Bishop of the Methodist Christian Community in Venezuela January 5, 2026An update from the Bishop of the Methodist Christian Community in Venezuela
- President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference pray for Venezuela following US military strikes January 3, 2026Following months of increased US military activity against suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and the Pacific, the US has launched large-scale military strikes on military sites in Northern Venezuela, including Caracas.
- Methodist Church congratulates Bishop Richard Moth on his appointment as new Archbishop of Westminster December 19, 2025The Methodist Church gives thanks for the ministry of His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols as Archbishop of Westminster, as he retires from this office, and congratulates Bishop Richard Moth on his appointment as the leader of Catholics in England and Wales.
- Moderator-Designate of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland announced December 18, 2025The Revd Dr Adrian Burdon has expressed his excitement at being appointed Moderator-Designate of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI). A Methodist Presbyter for almost forty years, he currently serves as superintendent minister of the Telford circuit.
- After Hurricane Melissa- Light in the Darkness December 18, 2025What does Christmas look like after a devastating hurricane? As the Caribbean enters the fourth week of Advent, communities there are facing enormous challenges in the wake of Hurricane Melissa—but also holding onto hope that Christ’s light shines in the darkness.
- Connexional Council meeting 6 December 2025 December 16, 2025
- Hospitality and sanctuary for all December 16, 2025Revd Dr Inderjit Bhogal, one of the founders of the Sanctuary movement, has responded to the violent disorder that took place at a council meeting in Kent last week during a debate for Swale Borough to become a District of Sanctuary.