Category - methodist

Pressure grows in Fiji over persecution of Methodist leaders

staff writers — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:03:38 +0000

A lawyer representing Methodist Church leaders in Fiji has attended a court hearing to argue that the charges against them should be dropped. The charges are thought to result from Methodist criticism of the military regime.

Free Churches to tackle main political parties at their conferences

agency reporter — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:51:17 +0100

Senior Baptist, Methodist, United Reformed Church and Salvation Army representatives will attend the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative party conferences to discuss their shared concerns.

Fiji military ruler out of tune with harmonious Methodists

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:00:52 +0100

The military government of the interim Fijian Prime Minister has agitated the normally harmonious Methodists by attempting to stop the church's conference from taking place in late August.

Methodists banned from joining BNP

staff writers — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:41:08 +0100

The Methodist Church has become the first major denomination in the UK to ban all its members from joining the British National Party (BNP), following a vote at their annual conference.

South African Methodist bishop calls for respect for Zimbabwean refugees

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 20 May 2009 07:23:46 +0100

A Methodist bishop in South Africa, who runs a shelter for people fleeing from his country's northern neighbour, wants police here to stop arresting Zimbabweans now that the law concerning their visas has been changed.

Death threats against bishop supporting Zimbabwean refugees

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:42:09 +0100

A South African Methodist bishop who shelters Zimbabwean refugees from Mugabe's brutal regime and has been a long-standing advocate of social justice now gets death threats

Free Churches seek bold G20 action on economy and climate

agency reporter — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:40:01 +0000

Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Church chiefs want the G20 heads of government, meeting in London next week, to move boldly on the current economic crisis and action on global warming.

Methodists call for international action on Gaza

agency reporter — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:01:04 +0000

In light of the escalating conflict in Gaza, the Methodist Church is calling for international pressure on both Israel and Hamas to bring an end to the violence.

Cautious response from British churches to Zimbabwe deal

staff writers — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:45:05 +0100

The Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church have cautiously welcomed news of the power-sharing deal reached between the Zanu-PF and MDC political parties in Zimbabwe. But they have expressed concern about the practical realities.

Churches urge a vote against extremism and racism on 1st May

agency reporter — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:16:15 +0100

Three Free Church Christian denominations in the UK are urging voters to take a clear stand against racist and extreme political parties as election day for local councils in England and Wales draws nearer.