Methodist Chaplaincy

The Methodist Church is a part of the wider Christian community. Founded in the 18th century by John Wesley, Methodists have always been clear that no-one is beyond the reach of God’s love, and have sought to demonstrate this in practical ways.

Methodist Churches seek to be inclusive – welcoming those of all backgrounds, nationalities and lifestyles.

We believe God calls us to:

• celebrate God's love
• increase awareness of God's presence
• help each other grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support and care
• be a good neighbour to people in need
• challenge injustice
• to encourage others to follow Jesus Christ

Some of the things that make us distinctive include:

• an emphasis on the contribution each person can make in serving God and in the life of the church
• the importance of meeting together in small groups
• an approach to faith that encourages interaction and reflection between:
  • Scripture (the Bible)
  • Tradition (the wisdom and creativity of Christians over time)
  • Reason (using critical thinking to make sense of the world and loving God with our minds as well as heart)
  • Experience (our own experience of God's grace at work in our lives)

You can find out more about Methodism on the Methodist Church website.