News from the Methodist Church
- Methodist Church congratulates Bishop Richard Moth on his appointment as new Archbishop of Westminster December 19, 2025The Methodist Church gives thanks for the ministry of His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols as Archbishop of Westminster, as he retires from this office, and congratulates Bishop Richard Moth on his appointment as the leader of Catholics in England and Wales.
- Moderator-Designate of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland announced December 18, 2025
- After Hurricane Melissa- Light in the Darkness December 18, 2025What does Christmas look like after a devastating hurricane? As the Caribbean enters the fourth week of Advent, communities there are facing enormous challenges in the wake of Hurricane Melissa—but also holding onto hope that Christ’s light shines in the darkness.
- Connexional Council meeting 6 December 2025 December 16, 2025
- Hospitality and sanctuary for all December 16, 2025Revd Dr Inderjit Bhogal, one of the founders of the Sanctuary movement, has responded to the violent disorder that took place at a council meeting in Kent last week during a debate for Swale Borough to become a District of Sanctuary.
- Child poverty strategy “a welcome step in the right direction” December 10, 2025The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference have joined other senior faith leaders in celebrating the removal of the two-child limit on benefits, in a joint response to the government’s recently published Child Poverty Strategy.
- Methodist Church launches national Christmas campaign: “You are a gift. Made with love.” December 4, 2025
- A response to the Budget November 27, 2025Paul Morrison, Policy Advisor for the Joint Public Issues Team, responds to the Budget.
- Response to the Statement on Immigration Reforms November 26, 2025The Belonging Together Ministers' Group has responded to the Home Affairs Secretary’s statement on Immigration Reforms.
- Response to asylum reforms November 21, 2025