the connexion magazine – Spring 2025

the connexion – 36

The latest issue of the connexion SO MUCH MORE is now available to read online.

the connexion is a free magazine about the life and work of the Methodist Church, bringing together inspirational stories from Methodist people who are passionate about sharing God's love to change lives.

The youth of the Methodist Church star in this issue with Bea Hulme, the Youth President, explaining why young people need encouragement, and Phoebe Parkin, a past Youth President bringing stories of hope from Colombia, where she helped young people learn media skills.

Emily Owen’s young niece inspires her to talk about why people get embarrassed by her crutch and how Disability Awareness Sunday with its ‘Made in God’s Image’ theme is a chance to dispel ignorance.

The Connexion is a window on Methodist activities both around the UK and across the world. We glimpse the beautifully renovated Wesley Centre in Malton and we hear from members of Shoreline, an online Methodist church, and from Stream and Carlo, two members of Breathe, a new Christian group for people in Nottingham.

As we anticipate the end of Lenten abstinence and look towards the feast of Easter, this issue of The Connexion offers a number of instances of Methodists involved in the provision of food for body and soul. You’ll read the heartening story of Methodists providing affordable groceries in Venezuela and the account of the unique work of the Ark Café in Buckinghamshire, which offers a chance for people with disabilities to learn skills and for those without others close to them to feel welcomed and valued over a regular coffee.

In so many ways, it is in the small moments that the great love of God, which we celebrate in this season, is made known. Those who know that we don’t ‘live by bread alone’ can nevertheless make a big difference when (to pick up Emily Owen’s reference in We’re all in God’s image) we ask with Winnie the Pooh “What about lunch?”

Highlights in this issue:

• Soul Food
• Church's Youth
• Malton's Treasure
• All in God's Image
• Encounter
• Shoreline

For more information on the connexion including access to earlier versions and how to sign up to receive this free magazine please visit The Methodist Church website.