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The question that is receiving some attention among politicians, policy-makers and stakeholders is whether individuals or institutions should bear the greatest responsibility for solving the current climate crisis.

Preface It should not come as a surprise when a Methodist asks point-blank, “What’s our church’s stand on social egg freezing?” Dr Roland Chia’s article on SEF spotlights how the legalisation of this practice of SEF comes loaded with ethical and moral implications. These implications throw into relief the rules of doing good and doing […]

We commemorate Aldersgate both as one person’s evangelical conversion as well as the start of a reforming movement for the Church. But beyond merely remembering what happened, what lessons can we draw so that we may recognise an Aldersgate experience today? The first lesson is that all of us Methodists need to want to be […]

Rev Stanley Chua preaching at Wesley Methodist Church at their 137th Anniversary Worship Service Any pursuit of happiness that focuses on material possessions is bound to disappoint because these things simply don’t last. Returning to preach at the 137th Anniversary Worship Services at Wesley Methodist Church, where he was Pastor-in-charge before becoming President of the […]

We asked some Methodists for their thoughts and responses about the season of Lent. What are yours?   What is the one thing I will remember Jesus for during this Season of Lent?   What is the one thing that I will seek to repent from?   What is my one response to Jesus’ sacrifice […]

Living in the wake of a pandemic has meant living with unrecognised loss—the loss of things we used to take for granted, such as meeting friends in large groups, playing football, having a class reunion or travelling. Christmas celebrations were curbed, the New Year was subdued and now Lunar New Year will follow suit due […]

I used to call myself the Scrooge of the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year was, to me, an introvert’s nightmare—it was too loud, too colourful, too crowded. There was too much food and so much waste. I “Bah! Humbug!”-ed from the time the festive music began playing in malls (usually the day after […]

A short-term missions trip ministering to youths at the Methodist School of Cambodia I sat in the front seat of a four-wheel-drive that was climbing up a steep slope. The ride brought me to a small village nestled high in the mountains. The village was now a tent city—all the houses had been destroyed during […]

Several times every month, someone calls me seeking a referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist for their child or a friend’s or relative’s child. The presenting problems are usually school refusal, suicidal or self-harming behaviour and, on occasion, violent behaviour. These are likely due to or exacerbated by an underlying depression, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, […]

M occupied the 10 days with books, toys and too much device time “Oh no,” I said to my husband, my heart plummeting as I read the text from the teacher of my younger daughter, M, on Sunday, 1 Aug 2021. M’s kindergarten classmate had tested positive for COVID-19, and everyone in the class, as […]

David Ang with his family When I was 37, my church asked me if I would consider going into full-time ministry and becoming a pastor. But I knew that it was not God’s calling for me, as I felt that my personality, gifts and passions made me more suited to serve God as laity. (I […]

(From left to right) Monica and her children, Andre and Lesley-Anne, on Christmas 2003 My daughter, Lesley-Anne, was a precocious child. Long before she could speak, she could understand multi-level instructions. She did not start talking early but when she did, she spoke in perfectly formed sentences. She was generally a thoughtful and obedient child. […]