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- Methodist churches vote to host same-sex marriages on the Isle of Man November 29, 2023 12:00 am Littlehampton United
- Two Methodist churches vote to host same-sex marriages on the Isle of Man November 29, 2023 12:00 am Littlehampton United
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Five Major UK Denominations join together for an ecumenical celebration of the Birth of Christ, in a Christmas Carol Service led by Deaf Christians in British Sign Language
30 November 2023 In an unprecedented collaboration, five of the United Kingdom’s major Christian denominations, The Church of England, The Church of Scotland, The Church in Wales, The Methodist Church of Great Britain, and The Baptist Union of Great Britain … Continue reading
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Two Methodist churches vote to host same-sex marriages on the Isle of Man
29 November 2023 In November 2023, the trustees of Trinity Methodist Church and Promenade Methodist Church in Douglas, in the Isle of Man Methodist District, voted unanimously in favour of registering their churches for same-sex marriages. They are the first … Continue reading
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Methodist churches vote to host same-sex marriages on the Isle of Man
29 November 2023 In November 2023, the trustees of Trinity Methodist Church and Promenade Methodist Church in Douglas, in the Isle of Man Methodist District, voted unanimously in favour of registering their churches for same-sex marriages. They are the first … Continue reading
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Call for Advent candle to remain unlit for peace
29 November 2023 To remember all those who have died in the Israel/Palestine conflict, Methodist churches across the country are being called upon to leave their second Advent candle unlit this year. The call not to light the candle, which … Continue reading
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As COP28 approaches
With COP28 beginning this week, the UK must demonstrate commitment to our own targets as a contribution to meeting global targets set out in previous COP gatherings. This year has seen increasingly extreme weather, with heatwaves hitting around the world … Continue reading
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The Autumn Statement will not halt growing poverty and destitution
Our Churches have called for concerted action to turn the tide on poverty and put us on the path to a poverty-free Britain. Despite the Chancellor’s upbeat tone, the Autumn Statement offered little sign of this message yet being heeded. … Continue reading
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Out of the Ordinary Christmas film 2023 launched
How can God’s extraordinary love transform our ordinary lives? Our #OutOfTheOrdinary Christmas starts now ✨ Continue reading
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Why must every social security announcement feature a big threat?
“Anyone choosing to coast on the hard work of taxpayers will lose their benefits” said the Chancellor, as he announced a raft of changes to the social security system. The press release riffs on old and unpleasant themes. Benefit claimants … Continue reading
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There’s an election coming…
A UK General Election needs to take place some time before 28 January 2025, with many people predicting either a May or October 2024 poll. As this election year approaches, here are six ways that churches and church leaders can … Continue reading
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The Rwanda plan has failed, but churches can help steer a better course
The Supreme Court has declared the government’s Rwanda plan illegal. As Rishi Sunak explores emergency legislation to get round the ruling, JPIT’s Steve Tinning says safe routes and community support – including from the Christian community – offer a more … Continue reading
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