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.