The death has been announced of the American civil rights campaigner, the Revd Jesse Jackson. Paying tribute, his family described his "unwavering commitment to justice, equality and human rights helped shape a global movement for freedom and dignity".
The Gibraltar Methodist Church has formally welcomed its new Superintendent Minister, the Revd David Barrett, during a special service held at the King’s Chapel.
Following months of increased US military activity against suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and the Pacific, the US has launched large-scale military strikes on military sites in Northern Venezuela, including Caracas.
The Methodist Church gives thanks for the ministry of His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols as Archbishop of Westminster, as he retires from this office, and congratulates Bishop Richard Moth on his appointment as the leader of Catholics in England and Wales.
The Revd Dr Adrian Burdon has expressed his excitement at being appointed Moderator-Designate of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI). A Methodist Presbyter for almost forty years, he currently serves as superintendent minister of the Telford circuit.
What does Christmas look like after a devastating hurricane? As the Caribbean enters the fourth week of Advent, communities there are facing enormous challenges in the wake of Hurricane Melissa—but also holding onto hope that Christ’s light shines in the darkness.