Methodist News

The news items below come directly from the Methodist Church Website.

Climate Change - Shrug Culture challenged by Ash Wednesday Declaration

Leaders representing the UK's mainstream churches will tomorrow call for repentance over the prevailing "shrug culture" towards climate change

Churches - UK would be £55 billion better off without Trident

Axing Trident would benefit UK public services, employment and national security

Churches and Charities urge PM to take strong action on alcohol pricing

Measure for Measure campaign asks people to write to their MPs

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

Church makes progress on Equality and Diversity

* Methodist Council meets in London

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

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

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...

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

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

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