Category - Martyn Atkins

Methodists told to expect mixed prospects for the future

staff writers — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:53:08 +0100

Methodists in Britain have been told by their president that the future holds a mixed prospects for both renewal and demise for. The Rev Dr Martyn Atkins was speaking at a large Pentecost rally in the heart of the capital.

Death and resurrection is to be lived, says Methodist leader

staff writers — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:22:20 +0000

Today's world "lives with death and resurrection in many ways and in many places", says the president of the Methodist Conference in Britain. The duty of the church is to be with them in this and to point to the hope of the gospel.

United Reformed Church appoints first woman head

staff writers — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:24:54 +0000

The United Reformed Church has appointed the Rev Roberta Rominger as its general secretary. She becomes the first woman to hold the senior post in the Church, or in any of its predecessor denominations.

A Methodist who keeps order in parliament

Kathleen LaCamera — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:46:57 +0000

Leading British Methodist Ruby Beech's "day job" is a position that dates back to at least the 15th century, reports Kathleen LaCamera. As an assistant sergeant at arms in the UK Parliament, she helps look after the security and administration of the House of Commons.

Don't confuse Jesus with super heros, says Methodist president

staff writers — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:35:43 +0000

The Christmas message is that God in Jesus commits to transforming human ordinariness, not to fantasies about a super-hero figure or military conquerer, the President of the Methodist Conference has said in his seasonal message.

Methodist leaders seek dialogue through weblog

staff writers — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:31:48 +0100

The new leaders of the Methodist Church have launched a weblog to create a conversation with them among grassroots Christians during their year in office. The Rev Martyn Atkins, President of the Conference, and Vice President Ms Ruby Beech, will use the weblog to open their thoughts for comment.