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Tue13Jan20267-9 pmonline
We're thrilled that Cole Arthur Riley will be our guest speaker at our online wholehearted event in January!
Cole is a young poet, writer, and storyteller. Her debut book is This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories that Make Us. She's also the curator of the Centre for Dignity and Contemplation and the creator of Black Liturgies.
Cole will be speaking about prayer, contemplation, and spiritual practice that is embodied, open to wonder and lament, and integrated with justice. Join us if you're someone drawn to a deeper life of prayer or a deeper life of justice — and we'll learn together how to hold them together in a deeper whole life, as persons, churches, and communities.
Book for the event - click on check availability, and 13 January will come up.
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Thu15Jan2026
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Mon19Jan2026
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7- 9 pmonline
- This training from Prospects Across Scotland comes out of real-life experience and will help you to understand autism. Come along if you are a parent, a friend, family member, church leader or member. There will be a short break in the middle and opportunities to ask questions. We will email you training notes and resources afterwards. Tickets cost £15.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-in-the-church-family-tickets-1977714379949?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Wed21Jan2026
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7.30 to 8.30 pmonline
Join Open Doors for a special online event on Wednesday 21st January to find out more about their 2026 World Watch List and the global trends of the persecution of Christians. The event will also share highlights from the Parliamentary launch of the World Watch List (held on 14th January), hear from an international speaker and have an opportunity to pray for our government.
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Mon26Jan20267.30 - 8.30 pmonline
A short, free session to accompany the Prospects Across Scotland booklet ‘Has Someone You Loved Died?’
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Tue27Jan2026
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2 - 3 pmonline
Creating The Perfect Welcome
Organised and hosted by the National Churches Trust, this event will explore how your place of worship can benefit from tourism - whether by attracting more visitors, raising funds, recruiting volunteers, or staging memorable events.
Ideal for anyone involved with churches and chapels who wants to learn more about church tourism or find out where to start, just in time for the 2026 visiting season!
Click here for more information and to register
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7 to 9.30 pmonline
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Wed28Jan20267:00 pmonline
Connexional monthly sessions for Circuit Stewards to grow in community, build skills and share knowledge.
These take place every last Wednesday of the month and it’s a good opportunity to learn (or recap) about your role and responsibilities as a Circuit Steward.
Next Session: Wednesday, 28th January
Topic: Theology of Stewarding
Time: 7pm (Online)
Click here for more information and to book your Free ticket.
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Are you a Circuit Steward? This online, monthly gathering, held on Wednesdays from 7pm-9pm, is for Circuit Stewards across the Connexion to come together, build relationships, learn, share and support each other in mission.
Upcoming Sessions:
- Exploring the Theology of Stewarding 28th Jan, 7-9pm
- Wellbeing: Looking after Ourselves, Our Circuits and Our Ministers – 25th Feb, 7-9pm
- Stewarding Changing Circuit Structures – 25th March, 7-9pm
Please sign up here to any session to receive joining instructions each month via email, and be invited to attend as many sessions as you feel able to.
Please note: signing up does not commit you to attending all events.
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Thu29Jan202610:30 amonline
Registration - 4 dates to choose from, all at 10.30 am: 29 January 2026, 4 June 2026, 24 September 2026, 19 November 2026
Once registered you will receive an email with the link to the Zoom meeting and login details - this will land in your inbox 24 hrs before the event starts. Please do not share these. For everyone's safety, only those who are pre-registered will be allowed into the meeting.
Registration details may be used to verify the identity of those booking to attend.
Enquiries can also be made to Bridget Down, Learning Network - downb@methodistchurch.org.uk
This is an online event, being hosted by The Connexional Safeguarding Team in colaboration with The Learning Network on Zoom.
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12.30 - 1.30 pmonline
The Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office, in collaboration with the Joint Public Issues Team, are hosting an elections/hustings information webinar. It is open to all. It will have a distinctly Scottish flavour although will also cover local elections in England and also very briefly touch on the Welsh Senedd Elections too.
Devolved and local elections in Scotland, Wales and England are just around the corner. This webinar will give you all the information you need make sure members of your church are ready to vote on May 7 2026.
It will cover pre-election topics like how to hold hustings for your local candidates, as well as information about what you need to do to be able to vote on the day, and ideas for how your church can prayerfully support all those taking part in elections across the UK.
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Fri06Feb2026Sun08Feb2026Cliff College
Are you keen to experience God in the wild? Want to gather & learn with others exploring faith outdoors? Why not join us on the new Rural & Wild weekend course 6-8 Feb 2026 at Cliff College, Derbyshire S32 3XG. Come and gather with other ecumenical rural leaders to explore what outdoor community, mission & church can look like in the wild. For further information & to book, click here.
*£275 bursary for Methodists* please contact Sarah Hulme, rural mission & ministry officer for further details.
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Mon09Feb20267-9 pmonline
How do we worship together when we have people with learning disabilities or other additional support needs (ASN)? This session is full of inspiring and practical ideas from Prospects Across Scotland - to help make a church where everyone can belong. There will be a short break in the middle and opportunities to ask questions. We will email you training notes and resources afterwards. Tickets cost £10.
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Tue10Feb20267 - 9 pmonline
Kate Raworth will be the guest speaker for Wholehearted on 10 February.
Kate is an economist focused on making economics fit for the 21st century’s social and ecological realities.
She is the author of the best-selling book ‘Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist’ and Senior Teaching Fellow at Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute. -
7 - 9 pmonline
Equipping For Equality
Our Learning Network Colleagues are hosting an online development session for those in the Methodist church who are passionate about Justice, Dignity and Solidarity with the main focus on Sensory Space Awareness
Date: Tuesday 10th February 2026
Time: 7pm - 9pm (online)
Click here for more information about this event and to book your spot.
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7- 9 pmonline
Come along to learn more and share ideas about the steps that our churches can take to become more sensory aware.
This session will be led by Vikki Pestell, Occupational Therapist.
Click here to book.
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7-9 pmonline
Kate Raworth will be the guest speaker for Wholehearted on 10 February. Kate is an economist focused on making economics fit for the 21st century’s social and ecological realities. She is the author of the best-selling book Doughnut Economics: seven ways to think like a 21st century economist, which has been published in over 20 languages. She is also co-founder of Doughnut Economics Action Lab, and Senior Teaching Fellow at Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute.
Click here to book.
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Fri13Feb20261:00 pmonline
The Well Circuit Community is for anyone strategically involved in ministry with children, youth, young adults or families on a circuit level in the Methodist Church. It offers an opportunity for greater communication, joining up what is occurring across the Connexion. Members have the chance to meet with others who do this important work and to be inspired, encouraged and resourced as part of a community of practice.
The next online gathering will be on Friday 13 February at 1pm: Growing Ideas. More details about this event, and others planned for the year, as well of details of how to sign-up, can be found here.
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Mon16Feb20266:30 pmonline
You are invited to our next Creating Safer Spaces: Foundation Module for Scotland.
Whatever your role, this course will help you understand safeguarding in Methodist Church communities and our collective responsibility for creating safer spaces for all.
The training's overall aim is to increase safeguarding awareness, so the Church can exercise its duty of care to all: its members, office-holders and anyone who is part of the church community. If you are interested in attending for the first time or require a refresher (every 4 years) then use the link below to register for our next Foundation module on the 16th Feb at 6.30pm
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Tue24Feb202610.30 am to 12 noononline
Join Christian Aid online on Tuesday 24th February to hear from Christian Aid staff and partners in Kenya, celebrate what we’ve achieved together, and get ready for Christian Aid Week 2026. Once registered you will receive reminders and the event link nearer the time.
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Wed25Feb20267 - 8.15 pmonline
Join Christian Aid for a series of online workshops.
We'll wonder at the deep love of God for our world, and explore ways we can end poverty, from big ideas to practical tools we hope the series will have something for everyone.
It's open to all. You don't have to have joined any prior sessions to take part.
This month, we'll explore the parable of the sower with Giles Goddard, vicar at St Johns Waterloo. Together we'll reflect on what this parable can show us about our own justice seeking work. All are welcome.
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7-9pmonline
Are you a Circuit Steward? This online, monthly gathering, held on Wednesdays from 7pm-9pm, is for Circuit Stewards across the Connexion to come together, build relationships, learn, share and support each other in mission.
Upcoming Sessions:
- Exploring the Theology of Stewarding 28th Jan, 7-9pm
- Wellbeing: Looking after Ourselves, Our Circuits and Our Ministers – 25th Feb, 7-9pm
- Stewarding Changing Circuit Structures – 25th March, 7-9pm
Please sign up here to any session to receive joining instructions each month via email, and be invited to attend as many sessions as you feel able to.
Please note: signing up does not commit you to attending all events.
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Fri27Feb202611 - 11.45 amonline
Are you a Lay Employee who would like to connect with other Lay Employees across the Methodist Church? The Staffroom is a monthly 45-minute online space where this happens. It is hosted by the Learning Network, but the choice of conversation is up to you!
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Mon02Mar20267- 9 pmonline
- This training from Prospects Across Scotland comes out of real-life experience and will help you to understand autism. Come along if you are a parent, a friend, family member, church leader or member. There will be a short break in the middle and opportunities to ask questions. We will email you training notes and resources afterwards. Tickets cost £15.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-in-the-church-family-tickets-1977714379949?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Tue10Mar2026
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Sat14Mar202610 am to 3 pmOnline
Come and explore Paul's letter to the church in Philippi, exploring the themes of joy and contentment, and growth and unity in Christ.
Join us for the adventure and discover for yourself the life-giving truths that this brilliant letter ponders and imparts.
This day is specifically for those involved in leading Bible Month on the ground - Ministers, Local Preachers and Worship Leaders and those working with Children, Youth and Families - and will equip them to run Bible Month in their churches and circuits.
- Explore the text and some key features that will help you grapple with it
- Discover some of the resources on offer to help you as your prepare for worship
- Reflect on some of the key themes and stories of the letter to the church in Philippi and how you can lead churches into them.
Click here for more information and to book.
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Mon16Mar20267.30 - 8.30 pmonline
A short, free session to accompany the Prospects Across Scotland booklet ‘Has Someone You Loved Died?’
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Mon23Mar20267-9 pmonline
How do we worship together when we have people with learning disabilities or other additional support needs (ASN)? This session is full of inspiring and practical ideas from Prospects Across Scotland - to help make a church where everyone can belong. There will be a short break in the middle and opportunities to ask questions. We will email you training notes and resources afterwards. Tickets cost £10.
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Wed25Mar20267-9pmonline
Are you a Circuit Steward? This online, monthly gathering, held on Wednesdays from 7pm-9pm, is for Circuit Stewards across the Connexion to come together, build relationships, learn, share and support each other in mission.
Upcoming Sessions:
- Exploring the Theology of Stewarding 28th Jan, 7-9pm
- Wellbeing: Looking after Ourselves, Our Circuits and Our Ministers – 25th Feb, 7-9pm
- Stewarding Changing Circuit Structures – 25th March, 7-9pm
Please sign up here to any session to receive joining instructions each month via email, and be invited to attend as many sessions as you feel able to.
Please note: signing up does not commit you to attending all events.
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Tue14Apr20267:00 pmonline
Wholehearted continues in April with guest speaker the Revd Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church in Australia. She is the youngest person and the first of Pacifica heritage to hold this esteemed position. She’ll speak about her Presidential theme:
Threads of Love: Weaving Christ’s Love Across Cultures and Boundaries.
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Our Speaker: Revd Charissa Suli
We are honoured to welcome Revd Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church in Australia. She is the youngest person, the first person of non-Anglo-Celtic background, and the first of Pacifica heritage to hold this esteemed position.
Charissa will share her presidential theme, “Threads of Love: Weaving Christ’s Love Across Cultures and Boundaries.”
She will explore what this means for us as a global family of churches:- the power and hope of worldwide church relationships in a fragmented world, and
- how our churches, shaped by migration and movement, are already globally diverse and multicultural spaces
- how our churches are strengthened as their many strands are woven together
A Story from the Encounter Together Programme
We will also hear a testimony from Liddy Buswell, reflecting on her experience of last year’s Young Adult Pilgrimage of Peace to Korea, and what it meant for her faith.
Global Relationships Breakout Room - Welcomed & Witnessing: Voices from the Iranian Fellowship
End the evening in our Global Relationships breakout room. We are delighted to be able to share this evening with two members of the Iranian Fellowship here in the Methodist Church in Britain who have journeyed from their homeland and found a home within the Methodist Church currently in the New River Circuit in London. Hossein and Farhad will share with us part of that journey in conversation with Nigel Cowgill our Global Communities Officer for the Methodist Church. You are invited to come and hear some of the challenges and the life changing story of Hossein and Farhad and how they live out their faith in a new place and how the Methodist Church has offered the gift of hospitality to them.
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Sat23May20269.30 to 4.30The Howard Centre, 5 Portland Road, Kilmarnock KA1 2BT
Poster text:
Know that the Lord is God. He made us and we belong to Him. We are His people. We are the sheep belonging to His flock. Psalm 100:3.
Created to Belong
Celebrating Disability in the Image of God
Saturday May 23rd 2026
The Howard Centre, 5 Portland Road, Kilmarnock KA1 2BT
Worship, Speakers, Makaton, Craft
Drama, Lunch, Books, Storytelling
Music, Resources, Quiet Spaces, BSL
Tickets £5. More information from Eventbritegill.lyth@prospectsacrossscotland.org.uk
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Thu04Jun202610:30 amonline
Registration - 4 dates to choose from, all at 10.30 am: 29 January 2026, 4 June 2026, 24 September 2026, 19 November 2026
Once registered you will receive an email with the link to the Zoom meeting and login details - this will land in your inbox 24 hrs before the event starts. Please do not share these. For everyone's safety, only those who are pre-registered will be allowed into the meeting.
Registration details may be used to verify the identity of those booking to attend.
Enquiries can also be made to Bridget Down, Learning Network - downb@methodistchurch.org.uk
This is an online event, being hosted by The Connexional Safeguarding Team in colaboration with The Learning Network on Zoom.
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Fri11Sep2026Mon14Sep2026Holy Isle, off Arran
Hosted by Interfaith Scotland, this retreat is open to people of all faiths and none who are interested in finding out about the lived experience of people of different faiths, philosophies and spiritual practices.
This will take place through sharing the things that inspire us on our life journey, and conversations on what we share in common across different faiths such as prayer, meditation, wisdom and compassion. Come to share or come to listen – everyone is welcome!
There will be opportunities to try out some creative activities and a reflective walk to the cave of St Molaise and the Tibetan Buddhist deities carved into the rocks.
Our programme will include an hour after breakfast each day working with the resident volunteer community, helping with kitchen, house care and garden tasks. Participants are welcome to join in the Centre’s daily meditation schedule. There will also be time for personal reflection and enjoyment of this beautiful island.
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Thu24Sep202610:30 amonline
Registration - 4 dates to choose from, all at 10.30 am: 29 January 2026, 4 June 2026, 24 September 2026, 19 November 2026
Once registered you will receive an email with the link to the Zoom meeting and login details - this will land in your inbox 24 hrs before the event starts. Please do not share these. For everyone's safety, only those who are pre-registered will be allowed into the meeting.
Registration details may be used to verify the identity of those booking to attend.
Enquiries can also be made to Bridget Down, Learning Network - downb@methodistchurch.org.uk
This is an online event, being hosted by The Connexional Safeguarding Team in colaboration with The Learning Network on Zoom.
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Thu19Nov202610:30 amonline
Registration - 4 dates to choose from, all at 10.30 am: 29 January 2026, 4 June 2026, 24 September 2026, 19 November 2026
Once registered you will receive an email with the link to the Zoom meeting and login details - this will land in your inbox 24 hrs before the event starts. Please do not share these. For everyone's safety, only those who are pre-registered will be allowed into the meeting.
Registration details may be used to verify the identity of those booking to attend.
Enquiries can also be made to Bridget Down, Learning Network - downb@methodistchurch.org.uk
This is an online event, being hosted by The Connexional Safeguarding Team in colaboration with The Learning Network on Zoom.
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