24-7 Bath Prayer
Sunday 2nd - 9th June
Old School House (Genesis) South parade BA2 4AF (next to St John’s RC). For further information please visit on www.bathchurches.org.uk
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News from the Methodist Church
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A statement on the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza
09 October 2025We welcome the announcement that Hamas and Israel have agreed to the first phase of a deal that will release all hostages and see Israeli troops withdraw to an agreed line.
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3Generate 2025: The Journey of a Lifetime
08 October 2025More than 1,700 children and young people aged between 4 to 18 years old went on “The Journey of a Lifetime” last weekend, Friday 3 to Sunday 5 October, at 3Generate, the Methodist Children and Youth Assembly held at the NEC, Birmingham. One of those welcoming the young people was Genesis Padgett, the Methodist Youth President, who offers this report on the event.
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Methodist leaders have welcomed the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury
03 October 2025Methodist leaders have welcomed the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Manchester Synagogue Attack
02 October 2025The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference and local Methodists have responded with prayers, sadness and solidarity to this morning's attack at a Manchester synagogue.
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3Generate 2025
01 October 2025More that 1,800 young people and hundreds of volunteers will make their way to Birmingham tomorrow (Friday 3 October) for a weekend that will be the ‘Journey of a Lifetime’, where children and young people will explore what it means to take their next steps in living a Methodist way of life.
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All Are Welcome
25 September 2025With tensions rising in communities across the UK, the Methodist Church has released a new recording of the hymn ‘Let us build a house where love can dwell’, known to many as ‘All Are Welcome’. More than 140 Methodist churches contributed their voices to the project.
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Christian leaders voice concerns about community cohesion
24 September 2025Methodist leaders, including the President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, have joined with those from other church traditions to sign a letter expressing concerns about movements that seek to inflame societal division.
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UK Recognition of Palestinian Statehood: A Step Towards Justice and Peace
23 September 2025The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has formally announced the UK's recognition of the State of Palestine. This marks a significant and welcome shift in British foreign policy, moving away from using recognition as leverage in negotiations, and instead affirming the Palestinians’ inherent right to self-determination and equal participation in peace talks.
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New Methodist Youth President Welcomed
15 September 2025The new Methodist Youth President, Genesis Padgett (them/they), aged 19, was welcomed to their new role with a service at their home church, Emmanuel Methodist Church in Barnsle, on Sunday morning, 14 September. Also attending were the President of the Methodist Conference, the Revd Richard Andrew, and the Vice-President, Matthew Forsyth, along with family and friends of Genesis.
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The Passing of Ivan Weekes
03 September 2025It is with sadness that we announce the death of former Vice President Ivan Weekes.
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Connexional Council 28 July 2025
31 July 2025The Connexional Council recently met online and heard reports from the Mission, Ministries and Resourcing Committees.
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The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference call on the UK Government to recognise Palestine as an Independent State
29 July 2025