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 🎁❤️

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 🎁❤️

We know Christmas can be a difficult time for many people. We are sending love to everyone struggling to see God’s light reflected in them and anyone who finds this period challenging. Even amidst all the rejoicing, God sees and receives your sadness. #GiftedChristmas2025

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.

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.

You are a gift 🎁 Made with love ❤️ Watch our 2025 Christmas short film, inspired by a true story and featuring one of our incredible Methodist communities: https://youtu.be/zoSd8FW9lQY Find out why you are a gift at https://youareagift.co.uk .

You are a gift. 🎁 Made with love. ❤️ Our 2025 Christmas ad drops on 4.12.25. Watch the trailer today. 👇

Our gift to you 🎁 Spiritual nourishment each week of Advent - delivered directly to your inbox 💌 Sign up for a regular rhythm of prayer and reflection during this busy time of year at methodist.org.uk/christmasresources/ #GiftedChristmas2025

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.

Read a statement on the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza from The Revd Richard Andrew and Matthew Forsyth, The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference at the link below 🔗⬇️

It is an incredible privilege to be part of this amazing @methodist.org.uk event. About 2000 children & young people playing, learning, wondering, exploring, discerning and growing on the Journey of a Lifetime! #3generate

"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."

Methodist leaders have welcomed the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. Read the full statement on our website 🔗

One simple message: all are welcome Join the diverse voices of our church communities to stand together to share a message of welcome, hope, and peace. #AllAreWelcome

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).

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.

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. 🔗👇

The President of the Conference, the Revd Richard Andrew, attended his first @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social this year. Read his reflections on what he discovered in the middle of a field near Kettering🔗

Join us in a prayer for all those receiving exam results, shared by the Youth President 🙏

The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference call on the UK Government to recognise Palestine as an Independent State at methodist.org.uk/about/news/the-president-and-vice-president-of-the-methodist-conference-call-on-the-uk-government-to-recognise-palestine-as-an-independent-state

“Let us go on asking for peace...” Paul Spray, member of the Connexional Council, asks what this Sunday’s Bible readings have to say to us about Gaza at methodist.org.uk/about/our-stories/gaza-what-do-this-sundays-bible-readings-have-to-say-to-us/

Join us at 3Generate to help children and young people tune into God and take the next step on their Journey of a Lifetime! Find out more about the wide range of roles available and how you can join the team at methodist.org.uk/3genvols

We are thrilled to welcome Mayor Andy Burnham as the guest speaker for our July wholehearted monthly event on Tuesday 8 July, 7-9pm. Andy has served as the Mayor of Greater Manchester since 2017. Sign up for this month's free session: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wholeheart...

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.

Members of #MethodistConf & the whole @methodist.org.uk: if you are wondering how to respond to this morning's debate on neurodiversity, come to this brilliant course at @sarumcollege.bsky.social: WORSHIP THROUGH THE LENS OF AUTISM www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course... Tickets selling fast, so book now!

We're excited to announce our 2025 Advent and Christmas theme, launched at the Methodist Conference this year, “Gifted”. We’re inviting churches to join in sharing a message of deep and gentle truth: “You are a gift. Made with love.” Find out more online at methodist.org.uk/christmasresources

Are you following #MethodistConf live? We would love to see the view wherever you are - along with any pets joining in the business this morning! Share your pictures below or at #MethodistConf

This morning at #MethodistConf we welcome our ordinands for Reception into Full Connexion, set within a time of worship and prayer 🙏

Just about to welcome ordinands and others into Full Connexion! What a joy and a privilege. God bless you all on this momentous day and throughout your ministries. #MethodistConf @methodist.org.uk

"Maybe we need to learn to dance again, to tell our story in a different way..." In his address, the Revd Richard Andrew, President of the Methodist Conference, invites us to ask what story we wish to tell, what song we want to sing about ourselves?

This afternoon, we open #MethodistConf with the Election of the President and Vice-President of the Conference, the Revd Richard Andrew and Matthew Forsyth, followed by the giving of symbols: John Wesley's Bible and a first edition copy of John and Charles Wesley's Hymns and Sacred Songs.

Welcome to the Methodist Conference 2025! #MethodistConf

What happens at #MethodistConf? The Conference is the governing body of the Methodist Church and has responsibility for the whole life of the Church. Representatives, elected by their district synods, gather annually to make decisions on ordinations, reports, appointments, and memorials.

Being part of the Connexion allows us to feel part of a connected community. At its heart is an understanding of the Christian community as the ‘body of Christ’. This involves putting the good of the whole body above our individual needs, and a promise of mutual support.

This week, Methodists from around the Connexion are preparing to gather in Telford for The Methodist Conference, the governing body of the Methodist Church under God which meets annually to discuss matters affecting the life of the Church, the nation and the world.

Hospitality is a clear challenge to hostility. We love this new film from @methodist.org.uk celebrating Sanctuary Sunday which is marked at the end of @refugeeweek.bsky.social . This is about building cultures of welcome, hospitality & safety in the UK's churches. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MhB...

I’ve written this weeks Bible reflections for @methodist.org.uk Word in Time www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches...

A prayer following the escalations between Israel and Iran 🙏 Gracious God, We lift before you all those directly impacted by this escalation. We ask your blessing on the peacebuilders. Strengthen, we pray our resolve to be people of Your peace. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Amen.

A prayer following the plane crash in India 🙏 Holy God, God of compassion and care, we pray for all the victims of the Air India crash. We pray for first responders in India, and for the communities in India affected by the crash…

Pray with us today at Pentecost 🙏 Find the full prayer at methodist.org.uk/for-churches/resources/posts/a-prayer-at-pentecost/

This #VolunteersWeek we want to thank all of our wonderful volunteers 👏 Whatever your role, we appreciate your incredible acts of service in our churches and communities 💙 Share and tag someone you would like to say thank you to today👇

A joint update from All We Can and the Methodist Church in Britain on the Gaza Justice Campaign 🔗⬇️ methodist.org.uk/about/news/gaza-justice-campaign-a-joint-update-from-all-we-can-and-the-methodist-church-in-britain/

Wesley Day is an anniversary observed by Methodist Christians on 24 May. It recalls the day in 1738 when Church of England priest John Wesley attended a group meeting in Aldersgate, London, where he received an experience of assurance of his new birth.

Following yesterday's incident in Liverpool that left dozens of people injured while attending Liverpool FC's victory parade, we offer the following reflections and prayers, alongside Churches Together in the Merseyside Region.

The Methodist Church in Britain proudly announces the opening of its new sustainably designed offices on Tavistock Place in Bloomsbury, following a comprehensive two-year refit and refurbishment. Read more at methodist.org.uk/about/news/the-connexional-team-unveils-new-sustainably-designed-offices/

As we mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, join us in prayer as we reflect and give thanks for the courage of those who fought for peace 🙏

Warning: this story contains discussion of sexual abuse. Survivors of abuse have been instrumental in advising the Methodist Church on the future of a watercolour, 'Annunciation', created by the controversial sculptor, typographer and printmaker, Eric Gill. www.methodist.org.uk/about/news/s...

The Methodist Church in Britain receives with deep sadness the news of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, and gives thanks for his life and Christian witness. As God receives Pope Francis into God’s arms of love, we pray that he may rest in peace and rise in glory. Read more on our website 🔗

He is risen! Alleluia! Today, on Easter Sunday, we celebrate Jesus' resurrection three days after His death on the cross. May the living God so fill your hearts with joy and hope that you cannot keep the good news to yourself. In the name of Christ, Alleluia!

spent this evening with @methodist.org.uk on ‘wholehearted’, where i met many open-minded, open-hearted people, different walks of life, backgrounds, and ministries. faithful & doubtful, assured & agnostic, honest & vulnerable, engaged in response to a talk by the rt. revd. rowan williams.