Methodist Summer Fellowship
Saturday 3rd - Friday 9th August 2024
Theme for 2024: Justice and Grace
The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick
Who am I? God Knows!
An exploration of our Christian identity.
Who am I...
In my body?
With my money?
At my age?
Message from MSF 2015 President on the theme
Who am I? It seems our identities are shaped by many complex forces. How does my body and what I do with my body relate to my true identity? Does my money, or lack of money change how I view myself? How does my age affect the way I see myself and others see me? Am I primarily an individual or a member of a wider body? And how does my Christian identity relate to all these other factors?
These are some of the questions we will be exploring at the Methodist Summer Fellowship this year, through bible study, through talks given by some very inspiring speakers, through worship and through prayer. I am hoping the week will also give us the opportunity to rediscover our creative, playful selves through opportunities to engage with art and through the many opportunities for conversation, fun and games.
So please do join us this summer for a time of re-creation and an opportunity to explore with friends the image in which we have been made and the person God calls us to be.
MSF 2015 Leaders and Keynote Speakers
President
Rev. Dr. Simon Topping
Minister for the Methodist churches in the Stroud area. He has a particular interest in the link between faith and economics
Bible Study Leader
Rev. Dr. Calvin Samuel
New Testament scholar, Academic Dean and Director of the Wesley Study Centre at St John’s College, Durham
Keynote Speakers
Neil Jameson
Executive Director of Citizens UK, and a leading campaigner for the Living Wag
Ann Morisy
Writer and Community Theologian, Development Officer for the Project for Seniors and Life-long Ministry (PSALM)
Chine Mbubaegbu
Journalist, Writer and Head of Media at the Evangelical Alliance
Creative Artist in Residence
Rev. David Hollingsworth
A serving Presbyter and Artist who has been involved in the Methodist Church's "Creative Spirit" collection of modern Christian art
Morning Prayer Leaders
Ruth and Gordon Downey
Salvation Army Officers who have served in the UK and Africa