the connexion magazine
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.
In issue 33 of the connexion, we hear from people who are experiencing God’s love as a result of local churches taking their activities outside of their buildings.
On the Lincolnshire coast, a chaplaincy service is connecting with residents and tourists in and around caravan parks, while in Radyr, Cardiff, a forest church is providing families with the freedom they need to explore God’s creation hands-on. Meanwhile, a Hampshire congregation is taking church to their community by hosting an outdoor party.
As July will mark the 50th anniversary of women being ordained as presbyters (ministers) in the Methodist Church, three women explain what brought them into ministry and how being ordained as presbyters has changed their lives.
Continuing an emphasis on changed lives, we hear from a woman who has benefitted from a bereavement course designed for people struggling to come to terms, years later, with the loss of a loved one. We also find out how a group of craft enthusiasts is lobbying politicians in order to create a better future for their city’s residents.
Wherever you are in your own life and on your own faith journey, it’s our hope that you will gain a sense of God’s amazing work as you read about the people and projects featured in these pages.
the connexion – issue 33 winter 2024 – Open-air faith
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Earlier issues (click link to download a Pdf)
the connexion issue 32 - Autumn 2023 Out of the Ordinary
the connexion issue 31 - Summer 2023 Welcoming everyone
the connexion issue 30 - Spring 2023 Room for faith
the connexion issue 29 - Winter 2023 Kindle a flame
the connexion issue 28 - Autumn 2022 There is room
the connexion issue 27 - Summer 2022 Open to God's spirit
the connexion issue 26 - Spring 2022 Doing justice
the connexion issue 25 - Winter 2022 Living it out
the connexion issue 24 - Autumn 2021 God for all
the connexion issue 23 - Summer 2021 Be bold
the connexion issue 22 - Spring 2021 Love this Calling
the connexion issue 21 - Winter 2020 Light of Life
the connexion issue 20 - Autumn 2020 Hope for a better future
the connexion issue 19 - Summer 2020 Singing a new song
the connexion issue 18 - Spring 2020 Letting go
the connexion issue 17 - Winter 2020 Choices: choosing life
the connexion issue 16 - Autumn 2019 Going for growth
the connexion issue 15 - Summer 2019 So what's the story?
the connexion issue 14 - Spring 2019 Making and growing disciples
the connexion issue 13 - Winter 2019 Journeying
the connexion issue 12 - Summer 2018 Vocation
the connexion issue 11 - Spring 2018 Sharing Testimonies
the connexion issue 10 - Winter 2018 Our Calling
the connexion issue 9 - Autumn 2017 Transformational leadership
the connexion issue 8 - Spring 2017 Transition
the connexion issue 7 - Winter 2017 Thinking big
the connexion issue 6 - Summer 2016 Authentic partnership
the connexion issue 5 - Spring 2016 Spirit-led enthusiasm
the connexion issue 4 - Winter 2016 A green light to mission
the connexion issue 3 - Autumn 2015 Arts in mission
the connexion issue 2 - Spring 2015 Chaplaincy
the connexion issue 1 - Winter 2015 Evangelism