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Across the Methodist Church, hundreds of churches are streaming worship every week – but most are figuring it out
alone.
What equipment works? Which platform? What about copyright? Can we legally stream that hymn? What if
someone in the congregation doesn’t want to be on camera?
We’re putting together an Online Worship Toolkit to bring all of this together in one place: practical guidance on copyright,
platform comparisons, consent templates, accessibility tips and real examples from churches that are making it work.
If your church streams or records services, please take ten minutes to fill in our survey. Whether you’ve
been doing this for years or you’re just getting started, your experience will shape what we produce.

Access the survey

“Palestinians are exhausted and worn down. They have not lost hope but hope hangs by a thread. There is real urgency in the request our Palestinian brothers and sisters in Christ make of us.”
The Revd Mark Slaney, President Designate and Chair of the Scotland Synod, visited the Methodist Liaison Office in Jerusalem and partners in Israel/Palestine from 5 to 17 February.
Here is his report on the visit.

“As an ethnically diverse fellowship whose members bear the histories, memories and wounds of many nations, we feel the shock waves of this conflict in our bones; its poison curdles our blood.”
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, Methodists around the world have been reflecting on the situation. The Revd Dr Vincent Jambawo from the Belonging Together Ministers’ Group wrote this reflection.

“As Christians, we do not recognise any divine licence to kill, destroy, displace or occupy. We proclaim the God-given human dignity and rights of all people, equally and without discrimination. We reject the brutal logic of war and domination. We seek the gift of peace.”
The World Methodist Council joined the Anglican Communion, the Lutheran World Federation and the World Communion of Reformed Churches in releasing an ecumenical statement on the widening conflict.

If anyone requires to refresh their foundation module or complete it for the first time there is an online session being held  on the morning of Saturday 21^st March. Please use the link below to register. Online Foundation Module Safeguarding Training- Saturday 21st March 9.30am -12.30pm – Fill in form

The government has announced plans to permanently restrict refugee family reunion. Faith leaders are invited to support the Joint Public Issues Team’s letter urging the Home Secretary to reconsider. Family reunion has long ensured that people granted refugee protection in the UK can be joined by their closest relatives, recognising that family unity is vital for stability and integration.

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The Easter Offering 2026 service focuses on freedom. Jesus talks about God’s kingdom as a place of release from captivity, and this year’s Offering, Unbound: a gospel that breaks barriers, tells stories of how this is true.

People across the world might be trapped in many ways – by poverty, by violence, by the actions of others or by their own past. Sometimes the things that bind us are in our hearts. Through Bible study, worship and story, Unbound: a gospel that breaks barriers offers inspiration and prayer for all those struggling for liberation.

For over 100 years, the Easter Offering service has been a key fundraiser for the Methodist Church’s World Mission Fund.

The Unbound Easter Offering materials provide flexible, easy-to-use resources for local services.

These materials can be used at any time, but particularly as a response to the Easter celebration of the new life of the Resurrection.

Easter Offering materials are now available.

• Glasgow, Saturday 25 April (14-mile only) & Sunday 26 April
• Aberdeen, Sunday 7 June
• Dundee, Sunday 16 August
• Edinburgh, Sunday 13 September

Are you looking for a Mother’s Day gift with meaning? Look no further than All We Can’s Mother’s Day Extraordinary Gift!

A £15 Extraordinary Gift Mother’s Day card can help women learn new skills to support themselves and their families.

You will receive a Mother’s Day card to send to your mum with some information inside telling her about the impact that the Extraordinary Gift can have.

Order an Extraordinary Gift Mother’s Day card

We are pleased to launch The Treasurer’s Handbook to support our treasurers across the Connexion. The Handbook offers clear guidance on responsibilities and compliance, and practical assistance with key financial tasks, helping new treasurers to hit the ground running.

Download it

As part of the launch, the Finance web pages have been updated to include relevant information for treasurers and as a result, some pages have been moved elsewhere on the website. 

The primary changes are:Ministerial Grants, Methodist Ministers’ Pension Scheme and Accessing Payslips has moved under Ministries

Information about PASLEMC information has moved to Employees and Volunteers

The Financial Accounts and Trustees Report has moved under the About The Methodist Church section.

The Standard Form of Accounts can be found under Annual Reporting.

If you have any feedback regarding the changes, please click here to contact the finance team.