Category - methodists

Fijian regime puts church leaders in the dock

staff writers — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:40:47 +0100

Nine Methodist Church leaders appeared in court in Fiji yesterday, pleading not guilty to charges of breaching Public Emergency Regulations. They have been released on bail but are forbidden to preach, speak in public or meet with each other.

Fiji's military regime cracks down on Methodist Church

staff writers — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:26:42 +0100

Seven Methodist Church leaders in Fiji have been arrested and questioned by the country's military government. The regime is reported to fear political discussions at the Methodists' forthcoming annual conference.

Methodist minister to offer spiritual nourishment from the Fourth Plinth

agency reporter — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100

A Methodist minister will be offering visitors to Trafalgar Square a touch of midweek spirituality as he leads a worship service from the fourth plinth, alongside Nelson’s Column and the imposing facade of the National Gallery.

Methodist Church elects 'Vicar of Dibley' campaigner as President

agency reporter — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:48:44 +0100

The Rev Alison Tomlin has been elected President Designate of the Methodist Conference for 2010-2011, and Deacon Eunice Attwood has been elected Vice President Designate.

Methodists issue flu guidelines but church leaders avoid viral hype

staff writers — Sat, 02 May 2009 08:27:58 +0100

The Methodist Church has circulated guidance among church leaders in the event of an H1N1 flu pandemic in the UK. Anglican, Catholic, Free Church and independent church leaders are asking people not to overreact to the media hype.

Methodists welcome budget support for jobless under-25s

staff writers — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:52:26 +0100

The Methodist Church in Britain has welcomed the Chancellor’s budget commitment today to provide work or training for under 25s who have been jobless for more than a year. It has also welcomed green pledges.

Support urged for the people of war-torn Sri Lanka

agency reporter — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:35:37 +0000

As the bloody fighting in Sri Lanka reached a climax this month, the Methodist Church in Britain has urged Christians to offer prayer and support for hundreds of thousands of displaced civilians.

Free Churches call for justice and compassion for asylum seekers

staff writers — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:46:59 +0000

Free Church denominations have called for justice and compassion for asylum seekers, following a statement from Immigration Minister Phil Woolas criticising human rights groups and lawyers for assisting the vulnerable.

British Free Churches issue peace appeal for Orissa and Georgia

agency reporter — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:55:19 +0100

The Baptist Union, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church are calling for churches and governments to mark the International Day of Peace by praying and working for peace in the Indian State of Orissa and Georgia.

Solidarity urged as churches face violence in India

staff writers — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:28:18 +0100

The Methodist Church in Britain has joined other churches and NGOs in calling for urgent support and prayer for thousands of hard-pressed Christians in India as violence flares across the state of Orissa.