Working out Worship is a series to help anyone who is looking to resource worship in their local church. For lay people, or ordained, for youth workers, Sunday school leaders, worship leaders, stewards, local preachers, ministers or those who are interested in starting to get involved in leading worship. Please register for each session separately if you wish to attend more than one. Click here to book.
The District Policy Committee has vacancies for several positions. Please see below for more details and contact the secretary, Jill Baker, if you are interested (ejillbaker@btinternet.com).
The Methodist Church in Britain was pleased to read the Joint statement from the
leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Canada on the situation in Gaza and the
West Bank – GOV.UK made on 19 May 2025. However, the Church has raised concerns
following the interview with Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary General for
Humanitarian Affairs, on BBC Radio 4 regarding the crisis.
More than twenty senior faith leaders from across the UK, including the President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, along with leaders from Jewish and Muslim communities, have united to sign an open letter urging the Prime Minister to rethink the Government’s recent rhetoric around migration.
My name is Liz and I am the Church Engagement Officer for Single Friendly Church Network. I am emailing to let you know about our free resources and training opportunities for church leaders, as a perfect follow up to the 2024 Methodist report on Singleness.
My name is Liz and I am the Church Engagement Officer for Single Friendly Church Network. I am emailing to let you know about our free resources and training opportunities for church leaders, as a perfect follow up to the 2024 Methodist report on Singleness.
What is Single Friendly Church Network?
We are a Christian charity helping churches to welcome and value single people at every stage of life. We are research-based and provide free resources and training for churches and leaders.
We believe listening to single people’s voices is so important to pastoral care and church growth. You can also watch our short video to find out more about our work.
Our free resources and training for church leaders
We would love to work with any staff responsible for mission or training in your District – to ensure that church leaders and singles’ advocates in your area are aware of our work, such as:
We would especially like you to consider featuring our resources and training opportunities in your communications and events calendars across the year. Our next webinar is on Tues 3rd June.
Bespoke training for your District
We can also offer any bespoke training or presentations tailored to your District. I would be more than happy to arrange a zoom with you to discuss this.
Methodist Conference 2025
If you are going to Telford in June and would like to meet us in person – we will have an exhibitor stand throughout the conference and a Fringe event on Mon 30th June.
Liz Dunbar
Church Engagement Officer
Single Friendly Church Network
07902236168
A new resource about pilgrimage, demonstrating how this can be a missional tool, especially for rural churches, has been launched by the Arthur Rank Centre and is being promoted by the wider Methodist Church. See the linked magazine; the full resource can be found and downloaded at Pilgrimage: A missional guide for rural churches – The Arthur Rank Centre. Contributors include Jill Baker, from the Strathclyde circuit.
| Over the last couple of months, guidance on fundraising for net zero and energy audits has gone live. The Net Zero Checklists for Churches and Manses have also been updated- you can download them from this page. I’m going to be developing guidance sheets on different net zero technologies next and would love to link these across to case studies of churches where those technologies are in action. If you have solar panels, an all LED lighting system, improved insulation, electric car charging, improved glazing, an electric heating system or any other net zero install! Please do get in touch. Remember too that I am here to support churches, so if you’re considering a net zero project and want some support, please get in touch. A Newlove. |
Download resources for 8th June 2025
This is traditionally celebrated on the second Sunday in June, but churches may choose a date more convenient for them.
This year, MHA Sunday shines a spotlight on dementia, an issue close to many of our hearts. At MHA, we’re proud to support people living with dementia, helping them stay connected and engaged in their communities.
