Methodist Recorder

See our centre pages for reflections on the upcoming General Election with resources from the Joint Public Issues Team.

The Charles Wesley statue has returned to its home in the historic New Room in Bristol after major refurbishment. See pages 1 & 14

Muslim Aid calls for people of all faiths to join Ramadan sunset walks in solidarity with refugees and displaced people.

Christine Kinch shares what life is like on a new planet in “View from the Pew”.

Find out what’s in store this year for the Gospel Car as it returns to the Black Country Living Museum.

Planning on a cultural day out? Don't miss our round-up of inspirational art exhibitions.

Former President of the Methodist Church in Ireland the Rev Dr Harold Good has called for “positivity” to the decommissioning of ETA’s arms.

John Howard writes another Letter from Bethlehem.

John Garfoot remembers life on a wartime troopship convoy.

Tony Jasper answers the question “When did praise music threaten traditional hymnody and wonders if it has, in fact, won the battle.

Church members throughout the London District are being encouraged to complete a questionnaire on the issue of knife crime. See Page One.

Last chance to enter our Very Short Story Competition. Deadline is May 3 so hurry and get your entries in. See paper for details.

Colin Morris reflects on the rise and fall of religious television in “No more God on the box”.

Support in response to the East Africa famine appeal has been overwhelming although there is still more to be done, says All We Can.

Ministers, local preachers, class and fellowship leaders have responsibility to “enable discussion” ahead of the General Election. Page One

There is still time to enter our Very Short Story Competition. See the paper for details.

Planning a trip to the cinema? Have a look at our review of “Their Finest”.

Steve Wild reports on his visit to the Convencao Metodista in Portugal.