Churches, together with investment and ecumenical partners, have submitted a complaint under the OECD Guidelines concerning HSBC Holdings plc and its financial relationship with Glencore, the company operating the Cerrejón coal mine in Colombia.
→ bit.ly/4xj3GRn
The Methodist Church in Ireland has released the following statement following the horrific attack that took place in North Belfast last night.
Read in full: bit.ly/4vBPz7W
Congratulations to our President and Lay Leader Designates for 2027-28, the Rev Andrew Kingston and Ms Pat Jamison ! 👏
→ You can catch up on the latest from Conference at: bit.ly/MCI-YT
Join our Conference LIVE stream tonight on YouTube from 7:10pm for the Installation of Rev Dr Janet Unsworth as President and Ms Laura Griffith as Lay Leader. (7:30pm start).
youtube.com/live/t_KUb2L_O_M…
Rev Cheryl Patterson, Convenor of the Connexional Team leading the Ministerial session today on 'Evangelism & Growth'. These continue to be key priorities for us as a Church in this season. This conversation will continue on Saturday during our Representative session.
New podcast episode!
Heather Morris in conversation with Janet Unsworth & Laura Griffith as they share their vision, hopes and prayers for the year ahead as President and Lay Leader.
Watch now or listen wherever you get your Podcasts:
→ bit.ly/LW-Pod
The Council on Social Responsibility of the Methodist Church in Ireland (Southern Executive) has released a statement regarding the awful death of Yves Sakila and the related issues.
irishmethodist.org/news/csr-…
The Church Leaders Group (Ireland) have expressed their sympathy and prayerful support for all families who have been affected by violence against women and girls, calling it ‘an epidemic sweeping across Ireland.’
→ Read in full here:
irishmethodist.org/news/chur…
A ‘Wesley Pilgrimage’ has been planned for Tuesday 30 June - Sunday 5 July 2026 guided by the Rev Dr Stephen Skuce and led by Gillian Kingston (Tipperary) and Rev Andrew Kingston (Dublin).
→ More details: irishmethodist.org/news/wesl…
Our latest Story of Growth is from our NE District.
Braniel Church is a Pioneer Mission Project in East Belfast and is seeing clear signs of God at work, with steady numerical growth and deepening connections across the local community.
→ Read more: bit.ly/storiesofgrowth
The President and Lay Leader have written to the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church following the recent events in the United States, particularly in Minnesota.
→ Read more at: bit.ly/4avEgW7
This Lent, we're inviting you to join us daily on a 46-day journey!
- A downloadable PDF
- A daily Podcast
Wednesday 18 February – Sunday 5 April, 2026
→ All the details at:
irishmethodist.org/lent
The thoughts and prayers of the Methodist people in Ireland are with all those grieving the loss of loved ones following the horrific attack at Bondi beach.
irishmethodist.org/news/mci-…
As we enter #Advent, our invitation is to ‘come’.
To come into the presence of God that he may teach us his ways.
May God’s Spirit guide our way and may we be compelled to come into his presence and marvel at his plan.
"Enable her to work for a just and inclusive society where all people are valued." 🙏
MCI President, the Rev Alan Wardlow has offered prayers to President Catherine Connolly @PresidentIRL at today's Inauguration Ceremony at Dublin Castle.
→ bit.ly/4osQYKU
As we remember and honour all who have suffered in the past, we also hold in our hearts those affected by the violence & unrest we see around the world today.
May God grant us wisdom, courage, strength, & compassion as we continue to work together for peace.
#RemembranceSunday
At their regular meeting on Friday 19th September, the Church Leaders Group (Ireland) had an initial discussion on the new Legacy Framework proposals.
→ irishmethodist.org/news/chur…