Hope for Creation

An Invitation from the Scottish Episcopal Church

Hope for Creation is a residential conference organised by the Scottish Episcopal Net Zero team, which will take place between 20 to 21 October in Stirling, bringing together people interested in practical action to tackle climate change in the Scottish church context.

The conference will provide opportunities for worship, discussion and learning, with contributions from across the SEC, ecumenical partners, and partner organisations.

The event takes place at the Stirling Court Hotel, and overnight accommodation is available.  Bethany Nelson, Net Zero Empowerment Co-ordinator, said: “The Net Zero team are looking forward to welcoming you to Stirling for the Hope for Creation Conference.  We will spend the days learning from one another as we celebrate creation, deepen our understanding of stewardship, and share stories of hope-filled action.

“Plans for this conference were drawn up in response to the feedback from attendees of the Net Zero Roadshow events, which took place over the past year.  The opportunity to share best practice, reflection and worship together was appreciated, and this conference is a response to a desire for the Church to spend more time gathered to consider these matters. Hope for Creation will also allow us to share our learning with, and learn from, ecumenical guests and partner organisations. We are grateful to our sponsors, Ecclesiastical, and the General Synod Office for supporting this event.

European Methodist Lecture Programme

‘Blessed are the Peacemakers? Struggling for Peace in Uncertain Times’ is the theme for the European
Methodist Lecture Programme which starts on 13 October. The lectures explore a variety of themes
including reconciliation, democracy and frameworks for peace.
You will need to create an account and then register for the lectures

More information including registration

Home Demolitions in the West Bank

“I cannot find any words to say to the man who spent years building it. He can barely bring himself to look at the remains. I simply reach out a hand to his shoulder and confess that I have no words. Tears well in his eyes, and we stand together in a helpless silence.”

Having witnessed the emotional aftermath of a Palestinian family home being demolished in theWest Bank, the Revd David Hardman, Methodist Liaison Officer in Jerusalem, shares this blog.

Read the blog here

Visitors from South Sudan

Rev Tut Nugouth from the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan and James Wani Christian Aid’s lead in South Sudan will be visiting Scotland.

There will be several opportunities to hear about the reality of life in this forgotten region. Rev Tut and James will speak how Christian Aid and the churches are advocating for the humanitarian needs of the people as well as peace building in this young country.

Events

Evening service with Rev Tut and Rt Rev Gordon Kennedy

18 October, 7pm

Edinburgh New Town Church

Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Gordon Kennedy will be in conversation with Rev Tut Nugouth.

In conversation with…

19 October, 7pm

Forthview Church, Dalgety Bay
Very Rev Dr Iain Greenshields will be in conversation with Rev Tut and James Wani. With music from the wonderful Heart & Soul Swing Band.

In conversation with…

21 October, 2pm

Paisley St George’s
Rev Hazel Shaw and Rev Lorna Hood will be in conversation with Rev Tut and James Wani.

In conversation with…

21 October, 7pm

Ayr: St Columba Church – Church of Scotland
Very Rev Dr John Chalmers will be in conversation with Rev Tut and James Wani.

Reparative Justice

Your views matter. From Monday you will have the chance for your comments to feed into the action the Church takes on Reparative Justice, as a new consultation process is launched.

Throughout autumn, there will be opportunities to take part in online discussions, in-person events and surveys. Feedback will help inform recommendations and actions put to the Methodist Conference in 2027.

Get involved here

Peace Sunday This Weekend

“We live in a world in need of peace.”

Over 240,000 people were killed in conflict-related violence in 2025. Ahead of Peace Sunday this weekend and the United Nations forthcoming International Day of Peace, Rachel Lampard, Director of Social Justice and Social Action for the Methodist Church, reflects on how we can all become peacemakers.

If you are interested in joining a group to explore how best to support peacebuilding as part of ordinary Christian discipleship, contact Rachel Lampard: LampardR@methodistchurch.org.uk

Read the reflection

Prayers for Peace with Mark Slaney

Well, actually, this event is on 24th September 2026

Our guest speaker will be Rev Mark Slaney, President of the Methodist Conference. Join us online or in Stirling Methodist Church to pray for peace and justice for our neighbours in Israel and Palestine.

Join us online.