White text reads 'He is risen! Alleluia!' over an abstract illustration of the empty tomb.
He is risen! Alleluia!
May the risen Christ fill your soul with joy today.
May you live as one who has seen the empty tomb and cannot keep the good news to yourself.
In the name of Christ, Alleluia!
👋
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Happy New Year!
As we enter 2026, we reflect on where we saw glimmers of God’s love and gifts in ourselves and those around us, and how we may be gifts to those around us this year 🎁❤️
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Happy Christmas from the Methodist Church!
Together we celebrate the incredible gift of Jesus, and pray the Christ-child, God’s greatest gift, may fill your soul with joy today 🎁❤️
White text reads 'sending love to anyone who finds this period challenging. May you feel the gift of God's extraordinary love and peace this Christmas, and know that even amidst all the rejoicing, God sees and receives your sadness.'
We know Christmas can be a difficult time for many people. We are sending love to everyone struggling to see God’s light reflected in them and anyone who finds this period challenging.
Even amidst all the rejoicing, God sees and receives your sadness.
#GiftedChristmas2025
We pray for an ending to all acts of religious or racially based hatred that we may dwell in your light and seek a world in which all may walk safely alongside their neighbour.
Amen.
May the deep darkness of this day be met by responses of respect, compassion and solidarity as we continue to draw alongside our sisters and brothers of Jewish faith in our prayers.
Comfort those who have lost loved ones. Strengthen them and grant them peace.
Stand close to those who seek answers and with those tasked with understanding and responding to these acts of violence.
On a day when peaceful celebration has been distorted through acts of violence and hatred, we pray for those who have died and been injured in the attack at Bondi beach at the beginning of Hanukkah.
An aerial view of Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia.
A Prayer in response to the attack at Bondi Beach 🙏
Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe, who grants us light, sustains us in life and guides us in the ways of holiness.
The Methodist Church in Britain has launched its 2025 national Advent and Christmas campaign with its first-ever outdoor advertising promotion, taking their message to the streets of London: "You are a gift. Made with love." ❤️
Find out more about the campaign and how to connect on our website.
You are a gift 🎁 Made with love ❤️
Watch our 2025 Christmas short film, inspired by a true story and featuring one of our incredible Methodist communities: https://youtu.be/zoSd8FW9lQY
Find out why you are a gift at https://youareagift.co.uk .
You are a gift. 🎁 Made with love. ❤️
Our 2025 Christmas ad drops on 4.12.25.
Watch the trailer today. 👇
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Our gift to you 🎁
Spiritual nourishment each week of Advent - delivered directly to your inbox 💌 Sign up for a regular rhythm of prayer and reflection during this busy time of year at methodist.org.uk/christmasresources/
#GiftedChristmas2025
And for all who travel today with anxiety or fear restore their sense of safety and trust.
May your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard every heart and mind.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
For those who were injured, frightened, or traumatised bring your healing and comfort.
For the emergency services and railway staff who responded grant them strength and calm.
For the families waiting for news surround them with your love and reassurance.
And for all who travel today with anxiety or fear restore their sense of safety and trust. May your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard every heart and mind. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
A prayer offered to those affected by the incident between Peterborough and Huntingdon.
God of compassion and peace, we hold before you all who were caught up in the events on the LNER, London bound train last night.
Read a statement on the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza from The Revd Richard Andrew and Matthew Forsyth, The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference at the link below 🔗⬇️
It is an incredible privilege to be part of this amazing @methodist.org.uk event. About 2000 children & young people playing, learning, wondering, exploring, discerning and growing on the Journey of a Lifetime! #3generate
"It will begin with rebuilding friendships with Jewish neighbours; intentionally reaching out to ensure they and their families are safe. In time we will find brave spaces to continue to hear the lived experiences of the Jewish communities in Crumpsall, Manchester, Britain, and beyond."
In a statement The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, and Secretary of the Methodist Conference expressed their encouragement at her appointment and the assurance of their prayers.
Methodist leaders have welcomed the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury.
Read the full statement on our website 🔗
We’re a Connexion connected by our commitment to welcome all, and the knowledge that each and every one of us is worthy of equal value and dignity: loved by God, no strings attached.
One simple message: all are welcome
Join the diverse voices of our church communities to stand together to share a message of welcome, hope, and peace.
#AllAreWelcome
Please upload your video using the link below as soon as possible.
Let’s share a message of love, welcome and peace. methodistchurch.wetransfer.com
If your church can record this in different languages, we’d love to reflect the diversity of our Connexion.
We’re asking churches to film a short clip of their congregation saying:
“All are welcome.”
These clips will be included in the final video.
We’re also producing a music video to accompany the hymn - a visual message of welcome to share online and encourage communities to come together.
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In response to recent tensions across the UK, especially where people have been targeted based on their background, the Methodist Church is releasing a new recording of Let us build a house where love can dwell (StF 409).
In the name of the One who goes before us,
beside us, and sings within us
Christ our companion,
Amen.
Written by Matthew Forsyth, Vice-President of the Methodist Conference 2025–26.
