Local Methodist churches across the District saw huge turnouts as hundreds gathered to watch the solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August 2026. Churches hosted watching parties inviting their local communities, reporting overwhelming numbers with people of all ages...
Revd Katie Smith, Mission Area Lead for Greater Manchester Plus and Deputy Chair, shares her reflections ahead of the opportunity to see a partial solar eclipse in the UK on 12 August. In September 1996 I joined the “Solar Physics Research Group” at the University of...
In recognition of the decades of contribution he has made to community engagement and social justice, North West England District Justice-Seeking Advocate Peter Lumsden has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Lancashire. The degree celebrates his...
Active at Windlehurst in the United Stockport Circuit is a group for adults with additional needs. Recently the group has produced a work of art that will be displayed in an exhibition at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery between June 21st and August 27th 2026. The...
Earlier this year, East Oldham Methodist's Agents of Change took part in some research with the Methodist Church about what makes a welcoming church and what issues are facing young people at the moment. The children and young people felt that the diversity of the...
South Chadderton Methodist Church have been exploring ways to build a meaningful partnership with their minister’s home church in a small, rural village in Zimbabwe. As a result, young people from the church have been fundraising to support this community. "Through...
Fulwood Methodist Church in Preston, in the Lancashire Mission Area, had a fun-filled Forest Church session on 22nd March, focusing on the Palm Sunday story. As well as donkey rides and grooming, children and their families used the prayer tent to write or draw their...
The President, Revd Richard Andrew, and Vice-President, Matt Forsyth, of the Methodist Conference visited the District on Saturday 14 March to Tuesday 17 March 2026. Some highlights from the visit were: Leading a Bible Encounter at The Triangle Community...
In response to the many voices of concern surrounding the recently advertised UKIP ‘Walk with Jesus Rally’, we wish to clearly and unequivocally state that this event has been organised independently of the recognised Christian community on Merseyside and resist any...
Volunteers from Layton Methodist Church were recently recognised at a special Thank You Event hosted by the Mayor of Blackpool in the Mayor’s Parlour at Blackpool Town Hall. The event brought together volunteers from Layton Methodist, Forward Project and partners from...