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A hub for Social Justice. A centre for Mission and Service. A place for Public Theology. All in the heart of Manchester City Centre.

28/09/2026

Join us at 11am on the 2nd Tuesday of each month* for our midweek communion.

It's an informal service, with the opportunity to share in Holy Communion in a safe and welcoming space.

In the Methodist Church, everyone is welcome at the Lords Table. Bring an open heart and open mind, and we will bring the open arms and open hearts.

We use gluten free bread, and alcohol free w**e, but Jenny or Karen will be around before the serviceif you have any questions.

We look forward to seeing you at our next Communino Service.

*unless otherwise advertised

West England Distriast
MethodistChurch

16/09/2026

As always, it was an honour to host the 'Northern' New Connexional Year Service. It was great to be joined by so many friends of Central Hall MCR, including interfaith, ecumencial, and civic partners from across Greater Manchester.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in the service and the lunch afterwards. We really couldn't do it without such an amazing team effort. Thanks to everyone who joined us for the worship and lunch. It's always a great time to meet up with new friends and old.

As The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference continue their year in office, we send them our blessings for the message and encouragement that they are taking across not just the UK, but across the globe too.

The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference

North West England Methodist District
The Methodist Church

05/09/2026

Come and join us at Central Hall MCR this coming Tuesday when The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference will be with us. This is an amazing opportunity to celebrate our work and that of TMCP, and to hear the vision of the President and Vice President for their year in office and beyond.

You are welcome to join us for lunch afterwards. To help us cater for everyone, please register here bit.ly/2026NewConnexionalYear

President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference

West England Methodist District
Methodist Church

13/08/2026

Join us in September for this years New Connexional Year Service, celebrating the work of TMCP and Central Hall MCR.

Let us know that you're coming by reserving your spot here bit.ly/2026NewConnexionalYear

15/07/2026

At the end of the month Revd. Canon Ian Rutherford 'sits down' - the fancy Methodist way of saying that he retires!

Yesterday we were able to share in one last Communion service with Ian as City Centre Minister. After words of thanks and gratitude from multiple people, and a powerful message from Revd Dr Jen Smith of Wesley's Chapel & Leysian Mission, we were able to say one of many 'goodbyes' with grateful hearts. No, not grateful that Ian is leaving, but grateful that we have known him, and can call him a friend and colleage.

As Ian moves on to new pastures, new challenges, and new opportunities, we wanted to make sure that he was reminded of where he has come from. The places that have made Ian 'Ian'.

So, from friends and colleagues here at Central Hall MCR, we just want to say... Ian, fare thee well.

Bob Dylan
Revd Canon Ian Rutherford
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North West England Methodist District
The Methodist Church

04/06/2026

In those times when everything seems to be at a loss, what do you value the most?
Maybe it really is raindrops on roses. Or even whiskers on kittens.

But in those times when you feel like there really is nowhere else to turn, then remember the words of Romans 8:38-39...
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Gods love really is for all.

Romans 8:38-39

North West England Methodist District
The Methodist Church

14/05/2026

This week it's Christian Aid week. The opportunity to reflect on their essential work here in the UK and across the globe.

This year the focus is on food poverty, and the impact that it has. With 1 in 10 households in the UK experiencing food poverty, the current cost of living crisis leaves many families in need.
In need of food.
In need of hope.
In need of change.

And it's a change that we are all hungry for.

As part of her committment to help make change, Karen is undertaking '70k in May' to raise funds for Christian Aid. Check out her fundraising bit.ly/karens-kickstart for updates and to show your support.

Christian Aid

North West England Methodist District

The Methodist Church

Matthew 7:7

16/04/2026

Do you ever feel like you're not alone?
Do you ever feel like the person you have met knows more than they are letting on?
Do you ever feel like there is something more to a conversation that is immediately obvious?

Perhaps, just perhaps, you've been in the presence of Jesus, and you've not quite realised it.
Not recognised him quickly enough.
Not really looked at the person you are with.

Perhaps, just perhaps, if we all did that more often, then we'd realise just how often we meet Jesus on the road... in the supermarket... in the pub.

And if we did, perhaps, just perhaps, we'd talk a little bit more notice of those around us, and how we can impact their lives.

Luke 24: 13-35

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