COVID-19 

Updated guidance
The Methodist Church has announced the closure of all its church buildings for the foreseeable future. The only exception will be for churches that are offering essential social outreach such as foodbanks, soup kitchens and night shelters, but these activities must be carried out within government guidelines.
 
BBC Local Radio
At 8.00 am this Sunday, all 39 BBC local radio stations will be joining together for a service from Methodist Central Hall, Westminster. The act of worship was recorded ‘as live’ in Methodist Central Hall Westminster Chapel last Sunday, before stronger social distancing instructions were issued.
 
You may find all of these on The Methodist Church website for help, guidance and comfort.
Go to www.methodist.org.uk and look for these headings

People in exile and people in hope
The Revd Ruth Gee, Assistant Secretary of the Methodist Conference, reflects on how we can offer hope in the desert of fear that coronavirus has brought to communities.
 
Church Community
While we are unable to physically meet or visit one another, there are ways in which we can remain and strengthen our church communities.
 
Worship
Details of streamed worship, printed services for use at home and other ideas for worship during this time can be found on the Singing The Faith Plus website.
 
Serving neighbours and speaking with friends
During this global crisis, we have a unique opportunity to be Gospel people: to act lovingly, speak graciously, and live humbly for the common good of all people
 
Covid-19 and our global connections
The Global Relationships team is working to keep the Methodist Church in Britain closely connected with our mission partners, partner churches and organisations around the world.
 
Talking to Young People
The Children, Youth and Families team continue to update their resources to help children and those who care for them during the on-going situation.
 
MHA
The ride to mark the 75th anniversary of MHA that was due to take place this September has been postponed. MHA are continually reviewing their response to the coronavirus virus.
 
The Methodist Podcast
This week's podcast discusses how the Methodist Church is continuing to respond to the on-going crisis, how families can be supported, we hear an update from the Methodist Church in Italy and how the National Methodist Choir of Great Britain is bringing the world together in song.