White text reads 'sending love to anyone who finds this period challenging. May you feel the gift of God's extraordinary love and peace this Christmas, and know that even amidst all the rejoicing, God sees and receives your sadness.'

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

White text on teal background reads 'Revd Mark Slaney to serve as President and Caroline Stead to serve as Vice-President' with photos of Revd Mark Slaney and Caroline M Stead in circle shapes above the text. Methodist logo in the bottom right corner.

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.

Action for hope report@#MethodistConf how to involve global partners

#methodistconf
Tuesday morning at Conference

Photo of the full conference hall, looking down at rows of people facing the stage, which is illuminated by red lights and two large screens on either side.

Photo if the Ordinands stood in rows singing in worship, all wearing black clothes.

The President speaking from the lectern on the Conference stage

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

White text reads 'what happens at the Methodist Conference?' with an image of a person speaking at the lectern.

On the lower half of the graphic is a photo of conference representatives sat facing forwards in rows. Text above them reads 'The Conference is the governing body of the Methodist Church under God and has responsibility for the whole life of the Church. There are many traditions and legal requirements to be met. Representatives, elected by their district synods, gather annually to make decisions on ordinations, reports, appointments, and memorials.'

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.

A moment of minor confusion followed by much mirth as #MethodistConf transitions from Lydia to Lyngham midway through singing O For a Thousand Tongues, and concluded with a verse of Cranbrook (On Ilkley Moor Baht 'At).

Revd Richard Andrew speaking at the lectern at the Methodist Conference. Text reads 'what song are you singing in God's world?'. Methodist orb logo in the lower left corner.

"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?

Busy first day @#MethodistConf

Attending the Methodist conference today

Black smoke from the Vatican

A statement on the death of His Holiness Pope Francis - The Methodist Church 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.

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 🔗

Sorry to hear of the death of Pope Francis today,RIP

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!

Yellow tulips in a glass vase on a table

Happy Easter everyone ❤️

Looking forward to tonight's concert by Banbury choral society

YouTube video by The Methodist Church Budget Friendly Bean Chilli | Soul Food

Each week during Lent we’re joined by Priya Tew, an award-winning dietitian sharing a recipe made with easily available ingredients.

Watch this week's recipe, a simple Bean Chilli recipe at the link beow 🔗

youtu.be/0dUDExe7IMo

Looking forward to Chipperfield choral society concert tonight

Looking forward to tonight's concert by Bristol city choir

Be clear about what Trump and Musk’s aid axe will do: people will face terror and starve, many will die | Gordon Brown The decimation of USAid is already having a terrible effect in some of the poorest places on the planet. It damages America: it will harm us all An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 or above could not have caused more carnage. Recent floods in Asia and…

Be clear about what Trump and Musk’s aid axe will do: people will face terror and starve, many will die | Gordon Brown

White text reads White text reads 'Life-giving God, in You we live and move and have our being. We thank You that You made each one of us unique, in Your own image, as Your beloved child...' Over an image of the pride flag rainbow coloured painted on a road.

Explore a range of blogs and prayers, including a reflection on the origin of the Open Table Network, throughout LGBT+ History Month at methodist.org.uk/for-churches/the-inclusive-methodist-church/lgbtplus/lgbtplus-history-month-2025/a-prayer-for-lgbt-history-month-2025/

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In memory of those killed in the Washington DC plane/helicopter crash. Thinking of all those who are grieving.

Give Greenbelt Festival a follow. One of my favourites.

If it difficult to attend church tomorrow because of the weather join us online: banburycircuit.org.uk/pages/live/

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Our Rhythm of Life programme is live - join us today! This is a framework of regular actions and practices we choose that help us grow as Christians.

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Snowing this evening in Banbury - take care and keep warm

Large handwritten font reads 'happy Christmas!' over a dark blue background. Graphic of blue angel wings in the upper right corner and the Methodist logo below.

Happy Christmas from The Methodist Church!

We wish you a peaceful and joyful Christmas filled with the love song of the angels.

#HushTheNoise

White text on a dark blue background reads 'sending love toanyone who finds this period challenging. May you know God’s extraordinary love and peace this Christmas, and may you hear the love song the angels sing over us this and every day.'

Sending love to everyone struggling to see God’s light reflected in them, all for whom the noise feels overwhelming, and anyone who finds this period challenging

May you know God’s extraordinary love and peace this Christmas, and may you hear the love song the angels sing over us this and every day

Lovely reflective service to remember those who have died at Marlborough Rd Methodist church Banbury last night

Visiting nat. Trust Upton House Christmas decorations today, they look fab