The Scotland Circuit is offering a short (13 minutes) time of worship for Ascension Day, celebrating the ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is pre-recorded and can be seen in our usual YouTube platform, from 6am on Thursday 14th May. With thanks to Revd Laurent Vernet for arranging this act of worship.
Refugee week in 2026 is 15-21 June.
Find resources at https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/resources/seasons-and-themes/special-sundays/refugee-week-sanctuary-sunday/
For a number of years now a team of folk from across the Connexion have been present on the Royal Mile for a week during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, inviting people into conversation, hearing their stories and blessing them on their way. This year, the engagement at the festival will be led by City of Edinburgh Methodist Church and folks from across the Scotland Circuit. We will be present on the Royal Mile for one day (Saturday 15th August), timings tbc though likely 10-5 (including breaks).
Could you join us? Don’t worry about feeling like an evangelism expert, Cameron Lee-Hume from the Evangelism and Growth team as well as Kathryn Campbell from the Learning Network will be supporting the team in advance, and on the day itself. This is a great opportunity to learn together, grow in evangelistic confidence and hear some wonderful stories!
If you have any questions, please email james.patronbell@methodist.org.uk
As the Middle East Justice Appeal is relaunched, the Revd David Hardman, from the Methodist Liaison Office in Jerusalem, shares this prayer for those living through unimaginable suffering and terror in the region.
The appeal is supported by the Methodist Church in Britain, All We Can and the United Reformed Church, and aims to raise money for partners who are delivering life-transforming, essential work.
Read more and donate to the appeal
Unfortunately, the Eventbrite page being used for sign up to the Advanced Module Safeguarding Training on 8th June is causing some problems.
Anyone who wishes to sign up for the training should use an online form, which can be accessed by clicking below.
Where and when does it all take place?
All events are in The Malmaison Hotel, Dundee . The Gathering will open on Friday evening with a ceilidh on Friday and finish after worship around 1pm on Sunday.
Come to Dundee and join Methodists from around Scotland for worship, conversation, prayer, study and much more.
Who is the Gathering for?
Open to all, the Gathering is offered as an opportunity for those around Scotland who have Methodist connections to come together in person, this year in Dundee.
The theme for the weekend, ‘Gathering to Create’ will be explored in lots of different ways as we face the challenging times in which we live, but look to God for grace and strength for the journey.
What will happen?
There will be a varied programme of activities and worship with elements for all ages. Some highlights will be:
Where do I stay?
You are invited to arrange your own accommodation – plenty is available in Dundee ranging from campsites to hotels. A list of some possible suggested accommodation is available from Tourist Information.
What does it cost?
The district is making no charge for the weekend but is investing in this event as a significant part of our life as Methodists in Scotland. There will be opportunities to make a donation if you so wish. Some funding is available to subsidize accommodation costs, particularly for young people. Please email the team as below.
Do I need to book?
YES PLEASE. You can register on this page for the whole weekend or for individual days; please register as early as possible to help with planning, and no later than 31st August.
A soup and sandwich lunch will be provided on Saturday. You will be able to book on the next screen. (Any dietary needs will be requested nearer the time).
Can I help?
YES PLEASE! We would love to receive offers from volunteers, in particular for:
Please email scotmethgathering@gmail.com if you are willing to volunteer in any capacity.
How do I find out more?
Following the theme ‘Where Light Dwells – Faith, Hope and Art for a Wounded World’, the tour of the Methodist Modern Art Collection will visit Dundee and Inverness.
More details to follow. In the meantime you can read more about the Methodist Modern Art Collection by clicking below.
