Following on from #MethodistConf, reflect further on the relevance of Methodist theology in today's world with wonderful Rev'd Dr Jonathan Dean's course: "Serving the Present Age: Methodism & Modernity" Monday 7th July. @methodist.org.uk @hindestreet.bsky.social www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
Back home after a lovely methodist conference. I hope my contributions were helpful. I miss everyone already! #MethodistConf
Poweful call to "level the table" so that ALL can share ad knock down the dam holding back the life-giving waters of love and grace and inclusion during worship at #MethodistConf this morning. Thank you to the contributors! @rachelp1.bsky.social @methodist.org.uk
To address the crisis of displaced people, we need not to 'stop the boats', but to 'stop the wars'. This is our calling. - Inderjit Bhogal #MethodistConf @methodist.org.uk @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social @publicissues.bsky.social @refugeestogether.bsky.social
Loving listening to #MethodistConf conferring lovingly about justice for people seeking refuge and asylum. Looking forward to seeing conversation transformed into action in local churches. Thank you @rachellampard.bsky.social @simeonjmitchell.bsky.social @publicissues.bsky.social @methodist.org.uk
A friend has been tallying speakers on the stationing review at #MethodistConf and come up with
Speaker breakdown:
13 ordained
7 lay (2 of whom identified as clergy spouses)
#MethodistConf @methodist.org.uk An organisation's greatest resource it its people. Please prioritise taking care of those who give their lives to God's ministry (lay & ordained). You will get the best possible ministry if ministers are treated in the best possible way.
I would also commend to #MethodistConf @methodist.org.uk the work of The Centre for Autism and Theology. @autismtheology.bsky.social www.abdn.ac.uk/dhpa/researc...
Fresh academic voices: wonderful autistic, non-autistic & neurodivergent researchers making rich & usable resources for churches.
Members of #MethodistConf & the whole @methodist.org.uk: if you are wondering how to respond to this morning's debate on neurodiversity, come to this brilliant course at @sarumcollege.bsky.social: WORSHIP THROUGH THE LENS OF AUTISM www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course... Tickets selling fast, so book now!
🧵Hugely proud of my wonderful neurodivergent siblings standing up at #MethodistConf to share their lived experiences with such courage. I am sorry you still experience such terrible treatment. Proud of Conference for makng this safe space. @methodist.org.uk @autismtheology.bsky.social
Beckly Lecture (hosted by the Joint Public Issues Team) time at #MethodistConf! Anthonie Reddie on "Whiteness is the sea not the shark: a post-colonial critique of British Methodism"
Just dropping in at #MethodistConf for the afternoon, come say hi
Photo of the Conference hall taken from the back of the room, showing rows of people sat facing the front, where the President and Vice President sit behind a long white desk below a large Methodist Church logo. On either side of the stage is a large screen, showing a live stream of the Conference.
Are you following #MethodistConf live? We would love to see the view wherever you are - along with any pets joining in the business this morning! Share your pictures below or at #MethodistConf
Cagney is as committed to watching #MethodistConf as I am. Lacey, however, is enjoying the sunshine.
THEY ARE WORTHY! Welcome and congratulations to newly ordained Methodist presbyters! It was an overwhelming delight to be your #MethodistConf Connexional Rep at St Chad's, Shrewsbury today. Celebrating the abundance of God's love in you. @methodist.org.uk
Photo of the full conference hall, looking down at rows of people facing the stage, which is illuminated by red lights and two large screens on either side.
Photo if the Ordinands stood in rows singing in worship, all wearing black clothes.
The President speaking from the lectern on the Conference stage
This morning at #MethodistConf we welcome our ordinands for Reception into Full Connexion, set within a time of worship and prayer 🙏
Just about to welcome ordinands and others into Full Connexion! What a joy and a privilege. God bless you all on this momentous day and throughout your ministries. #MethodistConf @methodist.org.uk
At #MethodistConf waiting for the Reception into Full Connexion. The one opportunity for a tutor to see all the ordinands together. Special service and so glad to be here.
A moment of minor confusion followed by much mirth as #MethodistConf transitions from Lydia to Lyngham midway through singing O For a Thousand Tongues, and concluded with a verse of Cranbrook (On Ilkley Moor Baht 'At).
The Ex-President and Ex-Vice-President stand across from the President and Vice-President on the Conference stage, with a large Methodist logo and red backdrop behind them.
This afternoon, we open #MethodistConf with the Election of the President and Vice-President of the Conference, the Revd Richard Andrew and Matthew Forsyth, followed by the giving of symbols: John Wesley's Bible and a first edition copy of John and Charles Wesley's Hymns and Sacred Songs.
The assistant secretary of Conference speaking at a white lectern with large screens showing a live video of the conference stage behind.
The secretary of Conference speaking at a white lectern with large screens showing a live video of the conference stage behind.
Silhouettes of the President of the Conference and Secretary of the Conference entering the hall, with lines to a hymn out of focus on a large screen behind.
Welcome to the Methodist Conference 2025! #MethodistConf
A conference hall from the back and with the presenter on a large screen. The presenter is a white woman with short hair, wearing a black caasock, preaching gown and white clerical tabs
Representative Session of #MethodistConf 2025 begins
Some of my favourite people are Parkrunners and some are Methodists. So Methodist Parkrunners are tops! Today - #MethodistConf at #TelfordParkrun
A white woman with white hair speaks at a podium. The picture is taken from the audience seated on hotel chairs. In the foreground is the back of the heads of two other audience members. Imposed on the image, in white text with a black background it says: #MethodistConf Fringe Event. The Mary Bosquanet Lecture hosted by @mwibfa. Kathy Galloway is giving the lecture and opens with a poem of hers and one from Mary Oliver
The Methodist Women in Britain Fringe Event at #MethodistConf. Kathy Galloway presents the Mary Bosquanet lecture
During the 2025 Methodist Conference all worship services and public business sessions will be available to watch live at the link below.
Whether you’re joining us in Telford or following along on the livestream, join in the conversation with the hashtag #MethodistConf
White text reads 'what happens at the Methodist Conference?' with an image of a person speaking at the lectern.
On the lower half of the graphic is a photo of conference representatives sat facing forwards in rows. Text above them reads 'The Conference is the governing body of the Methodist Church under God and has responsibility for the whole life of the Church. There are many traditions and legal requirements to be met. Representatives, elected by their district synods, gather annually to make decisions on ordinations, reports, appointments, and memorials.'
What happens at #MethodistConf?
The Conference is the governing body of the Methodist Church and has responsibility for the whole life of the Church. Representatives, elected by their district synods, gather annually to make decisions on ordinations, reports, appointments, and memorials.
View from a conference seat. Two adults one with short hair the other with long are in the foreground and with chairs and then screens behind that. There is a red lighting scheme
Back at #MethodistConf. Halfway through Presbyteral Session
Mo Onyett: Thomas asked for a reasonable adjustment [to see the risen Jesus and his wounds] and Jesus literally walked through a wall to meet it. #FidgetChurch #MethodistConf
Screenshot of @rowlandmark on Twitter. Tweet says: I'm really pleased to hear the President highlighting put tendency to close churches in economically poorer communities. This has been an unaddressed problem for far too long. #methodistconf"
Mark Rowland on Twitter says: "I'm really pleased to hear the President highlighting put tendency to close churches in economically poorer communities. This has been an unaddressed problem for far too long. #methodistconf"
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