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March 29, 2012

Exhibition reveals John Wesley's role as man of medicine

John Wesley is known as one of the founding fathers of Methodism. Now an exhibition is revealing his lesser-known role producing novel cures for illness.
March 24, 2012

Methodists give 'cautious welcome' to government's alcohol plan

The Methodist Church have "cautiously welcomed" reports that the government plans to enforce a minimum unit price on alcohol sales in England and Wales.
March 20, 2012

Chancellor must act on tax avoidance, say churches

Three major British Churches are calling on Chancellor George Osborne to take tough action on tax avoidance in his 21 March 2012 statement.
March 15, 2012

British churches call for non-violent global action on Syria

Three of Britain's largest Christian Churches have urged the UN to condemn the Syrian regime's brutality and to seek a solution without violence.
February 17, 2012

UK 'better off without Trident' say churches

Churches are urging the Government not to shackle the UK to a £55 billion spending commitment on Trident over the next 15 years.
February 6, 2012

Argentine Methodists send hopes for peace to British counterparts

The Argentine Methodist Church has sent a letter to the Methodist Church in Britain, saying it wants their governments to resolve Falkalnds issues peacefully.
January 31, 2012

Four of Britain's major Free Churches oppose welfare benefit cap

The Methodist Church, the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the United Reformed Church and the Quakers in Britain have called for Parliament to reject a benefit cap.
December 24, 2011

Challenge assumptions for Christmas, says Methodist leader

The President of the Methodist Conference has challenged people to push past their assumptions about the nativity story this Christmas.
December 14, 2011

Free Church leaders warn of climate change challenges ahead

Free Church leaders in Britain have welcomed the breakthrough at climate change talks in Durban, but warned of significant future dangers.
December 3, 2011

Methodist Church urges prayer on Dalit Liberation Sunday

The Methodist Church has urged people to pray for Dalits struggling under the caste system next weekend, coinciding with international actions.