Hinde Street Methodist Church

19/10/2026

we celebrated Black History Month with a decorated church, plantain chips , a new (to us) hymn, prayers and a fascinating panel discussion.

16/10/2026

At the first of Hinde Street's recovery-focused services last month, we talked about how the foundation of the 12 Steps of Recovery speaks to the foundation of human and spiritual life. From this, we drew the lesson that we cannot always stand on our own, but must rely on God and on one another.

On Sunday 11 October, we built on this lesson by reflecting on three more Steps of Recovery - 4, 5 and 6. We addressed how difficult it is to take an honest inventory of ourselves and to admit to our mistakes and our weaknesses. However, as Deacon Ruth reminded us, God already sees us exactly how we are, so we need not fear looking within - God is there with us, and will not abandon us for our flaws, but help us as we strive to do better by each other and ourselves.

If you missed it, you can now listen to this Recovery Service on our podcast channel: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Fm5zjY0Yof3rFmDV2eGIH?si=UjF0CXUyQdaBbohsYUJnxQ

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13/10/2026

In honour of Black History Month, Hinde Street will be holding a dedicated service this Sunday 18th October at 11am. This year, we mark the occasion with a panel discussion and community contributions in the place of a sermon – all are welcome!

‘As this month unfolds, give us eyes that truly see and ears that truly hear. Give us the humility to learn from stories that will be told and the wisdom to hold them with reverence […] Lord, please raise voices up that will speak boldly for what is right and soften hearts that have grown hardened.’

- Excerpt from Joint Public Issues Team Black History Month Prayer (https://jpit.uk/opening-prayer-for-black-history-month)

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12/10/2026

We are now almost in the middle of Black History Month and share int his prayer below. Hinde Street's special service for Black History Month is next Sunday, 18th October. We hope to welcome you there.
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As we mark the start of Black History Month, join us in a prayer shared by The Revd Dr Kennedy Gondongwe, Superintendent Minister, The Methodist Church in Oldham 🙏

God of our ancestors,
God of liberation,
God of freedom,
God of justice,
God of the oppressed,
God who hears the cries of the oppressed
And walks with those who struggle for freedom,
Today and this hour and this minute
We remember the generations who endured chains,
torture, segregation, violence, exclusion, and injustice,
and yet refused to surrender their dignity,
their faith, their culture or their hope.
We give thanks for those who resisted
For those who marched, organized, taught, plotted, created,
Prayed, spoke truth and opened doors,
that others might walk through.
We remember the names we know, and countless names history has chosen to forget,
We remember many pacifists who were beheaded and whose heads hang in world
capitals museums displayed as trophies of war. In the same token may you give us
short memory sufficient to forget and forgive all violent racists who
destroyed lives, communities and engaged in primitive accumulation.
We also pray for holy anger that we may play our part in destroying symbols of slavery
colonialism, racism and modern-day slavery. We remember individuals and communities of whatever colour and nationality who selflessly paid the ultimate prize for their belief in the equality of all people. May their courage live not only in our memories but in the choices we make today.
Liberating God free us from every system that diminishes
human worth,
Give us courage to challenge racism,
to confront injustice
to speak when silence seems the safer way
to engage when passivism protects oppression,
and to stand alongside those whose voices are too often unheard.
Where there is inequality
make us agents of justice
where there is hatred,
make us builders of communities
where there is exclusion,
make us open doors
where there is despair
make us keepers of hope
May black history never be confined to one month.
May it call us to remember,
To learn,
To resist injustice,
To celebrate black joy and creativity,
And to build a future where every person can live
With dignity, freedom, safety and belonging.
May we honour the ancestors
By refusing to accept oppression as inevitable,
May we honour the present
By standing together
And may we honour the future
By leaving behind a world
More free, more just and more loving
than the one we inherited,
Amen

02/10/2026

Hinde Street Methodist Church welcomes students to visit and get to know our inclusive community this autumn!

Whether you’re looking for a place to worship, a quiet spot in the city centre, or a community where you can meet new people and feel at home, Hinde Street is here for you. Why not pop in on a Sunday and have a chat with one of our friendly door stewards - they're happy to talk to you about our inclusive church, life in London, or anything else that might be on your mind! Come as you are – all are welcome here.

We have also put together some guidance and resources for Christian students in London on our website. You can read all about Christian student networks in the city, locate a Methodist chaplain at your uni, and find out what you can expect when you attend a service at Hinde Street for the first time. Check it out here: https://www.hindestreet.org.uk/welcome-students/

We would like to thank Student Christian Movement for providing excellent resources for Christian students - you can find out more on their website here: https://www.movement.org.uk/

Finally, you can find out more about what it means to be an Inclusive Church here: https://www.inclusive-church.org/



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Welcome Students Hinde Street welcomes London Freshers 2025! Whether you’re a fresher new to London, exploring your faith in the midst of your studies or a recent grad, Hinde Street is happy to welcome you for a visit or to join our friendly community. Below, you can read a little b

29/09/2026

Last Monday Hinde Street Methodist Church welcomed very special visitors from St. Vincent's Primary School. With Year 1 and Year 2 students learning about the local area this autumn, we organised an opportunity for the classes to come interact with a limited showing of the Memories of Marylebone exhibition after its official closing the previous weekend. Although we had already returned many of the exhibits to their owners, Deacon Ruth Yorke and Rev Peter Cornick guided the visitors through interactions with many wonderful pieces representing local history, the evolution of the architecture of our Grade II-listed chapel, and even a special edition of Monopoly!

Thanks very much to our visitors! You can read more about St. Vincent's experience with us on their website below.

As part of our History and Geography learning about our local area, Year 1 and Year 2 had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Memories of Marylebone exhibition at Hinde Street Methodist Church on Monday. We were warmly welcomed by Ruth, Peter and their colleagues, who greeted us with some beautif...

28/09/2026

Pleased to gather recently with Local Preachers' Meeting, which included a service of Holy Communion in the Foundery Chapel for preachers of the City Road Circuit, West London Mission Circuit and the Islington and Camden Mission Circuit. And pleased to recently host the meeting of the London Area Group of the Methodist Diaconal Order.
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27/09/2026

The evening service on zoom today observed International Peace Day, using prayers and liturgy from The Fellowship of Reconciliation .
How can Jesus bring us deep Peace in times of trouble? How can we live with inner Peace, even in times of uncertainty? We thought about living in God's peace and prayed for Peace in the world. Picture shows materials from The Fellowship of Reconciliation.
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24/09/2026

Thanks once more to each and every one who contributed to the Memories of Marylebone exhibition, as well as to those who offered their help in setting up, tidying up, stewarding, and more! Some of the Hinde Street-based contributors and helpers are pictured here, but even more gave their time and dedication for the two-day event. We thank and appreciate you all!

23/09/2026

This year’s Peace Sunday took place in what we know to be an increasingly turbulent world, one in which many feel ignored and left behind. However, as guest preacher John Cooper put it in this Sunday's sermon, God’s love is always on offer, and so generously given it sometimes challenges us or even makes us uncomfortable. This love takes the form of a peace that is not simply the absence of war, but the flourishing and fullness of every human in every corner of this planet.

John's sermon called us to actively do our part in guiding each other to this love, even in a world that finds it easier to choose the empty promise of violence than to do the hard work of peace. However, as we do so, it is important we remember to also grant ourselves a moment of peace when it is needed, so that we can continue to tend to others.

Thanks to our guest preacher John Cooper for his beautiful sermon. John is the Director of The Fellowship of Reconciliation - you can find out more about the work they do on their website at https://for.org.uk

If you missed this sermon, you can now listen to it on our podcast channel: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rqabiZDcRvSFMy0HewzkA?si=ujeiwz2wTb2lygNxff1hRA

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