The 22nd World Methodist Conference (WMC) met in Gothenburg, Sweden from 13 to 18 August 2024. The WMC, a global gathering of the Methodist-Wesleyan family, is held every five years. However, the 2021 session was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, making this year’s conference the first since 2016.
When the Covid-19 pandemic struck and Singapore introduced the circuit breaker in April 2020, Bobby*, who worked in the banking sector, still had to report to the office to manage daily operations. His parents and parents-in-law, who normally helped care for his young children before the pandemic, were unable to assist during this time. Balancing work responsibilities and family life became exceptionally difficult for Bobby and his wife.
One of the most distinctive contributions of Roman Catholic moral theology is the enumeration of what is now known as the “seven deadly sins”. The origins of the list can be traced to Pope Gregory I (540–604), although it was later developed by the great 13th century medieval theologian, Thomas Aquinas.
My family was raised in Fairfield Methodist Church (FFMC). I have been here all my life, save for three and a half years when my husband was posted overseas. After returning, we asked ourselves if FFMC was still the church for us. We sought a more vibrant community, but God didn’t tell us to leave.
When I first heard the song I Speak Jesus, the lyrics struck me for their novelty. Words like “addiction”, “anxiety” and “depression” usually do not appear in contemporary worship songs. Most of the time, we would sing about God’s greatness, goodness and sovereignty over our trials. Mental health issues do not get specific mention.
At the recent 13th Session of the General Conference (GC) held from 2 to 6 September 2024, Episcopal Elections to elect a bishop for the next quadrennium. During the legislative sessions, several issues were debated and we highlight three key issues here.
I’m in my 30s and currently seeing a guy in his late 40s. I really enjoy his company and he is wonderful in many aspects. However, he displays some narcissistic traits and has inflated his credentials and background. He lied about his age and had two previous marriages which he did not disclose. I get the sense that he might be insecure and may have been hurt by his previous relationships. Should I continue seeing him? How can I encourage him to be truthful? Can I truly love someone who is broken and a narcissist?
REV PHILIP LIM, 58, has been elected the new Bishop of The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS). He will be consecrated on 6 December 2024, taking on the role of spiritual leader for more than 45,000 Methodists in 46 churches across Singapore.
This is the opening line of a hymn by Charles Wesley which Methodists traditionally sing every year at the start of their annual meetings. We will sing the same at the opening of our General Conference meeting on 2 September.
