
Programme Schedule

Opening Hours
Visit our vibrant exhibition space, where we will present an array of dynamic programmes that highlight the impactful work and lively spirit of Methodist, Wesleyan and Uniting Churches in Europe. Don't miss the chance to engage in meaningful conversations with Council members and immerse yourself in the essence of our community.
No programme scheduled today!

Presentations
Our exhibition includes a rich programme of speakers, video presentations, and engaging conversations. Selected representatives from various member churches will highlight the impactful work happening in their regions.
The programme is scheduled to run primarily from lunchtime to late afternoon, ensuring it complements other conference activities without overlap.
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On the road to dignity, Roma ministries in Europe
Speaker: Bishop Stefan Zürcher | UMC Central and Southern Europe Central Conference
Facilitator: Doug Godfrey-Swannery | EMC Co-Chair and Connexional Secretary of the Methodist Church in Britain
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Messy Church
Speaker: Rev. Maria Thaarup | UMC Denmark
Facilitator: Doug Godfrey-Swannery | EMC Co-Chair and Connexional Secretary of the Methodist Church in Britain
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The World is My Parish - Fresh Expressions of Church in a Bar in Chemnitz, Germany
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Barry Sloan | Mission Partner and Regional Relationship Coordinator of the Methodist Church in Britain
Faciltator: Bishop Harald Rückert | EMC Co-Chair | UMC Germany Central Conference
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Reaching hundreds of unchurched people with black gospel music
Speakers: Rev. Thomas Risager | UMC Denmark
Facilitator: Bishop Christian Alsted | UMC Northern Europe and Eurasia Central Conference
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Post-colonial mission partnerships
Speakers:
Rev. Dr. Laurence Graham | General Secretary of World Mission Partnership of the Methodist Church in Ireland
Rev. Olav Schmidt | Mission Secretary of EmK WeltMission of the UMC Germany
Facilitator: Bishop Christian Alsted | UMC Northern Europe and Eurasia Central Conference
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The church in the Holy Land
Speaker: Rev. David Hardman | Methodist Liaison Officer in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories of the Methodist Church in Britain
Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Heather Morris | General Secretary of the Methodist Church in Ireland
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Migrant ministry and the transformation of the church
Speakers: Rev. Luca Anziani | President of the Methodist Churches in Italy (OPCEMI) and Claudio Paravati
Facilitator: Doug Godfrey-Swannery | EMC Co-Chair and Connexional Secretary of the Methodist Church in Britain
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Why do Methodists, Wesleyans, United church people in Europe come together?
Speakers:
Doug Godfrey-Swannery | EMC Co-Chair and Connexional Secretary of the Methodist Church in Britain
Bishop Harald Rückert | EMC Co-Chair | UMC Germany Central Conference
Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Heather Morris | General Secretary of the Methodist Church in Ireland
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Church with youth
Speakers : Lauren Mackey, Lauren Taylor and Hope Graham | Methodist Church in Ireland
Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Heather Morris | General Secretary of the Methodist Church in Ireland
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Pioneer mission/new forms of church
Speakers:
Kathryn Harte, Team Leader of Methodist Home Mission Ireland
Rev. Dr. John Alderdice, President of the Methodist Church in Ireland
Michael Briggs, Urban Junction
Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Heather Morris | General Secretary of the Methodist Church in Ireland

Opening Hours
Visit our vibrant exhibition space, where we will present an array of dynamic programmes that highlight the impactful work and lively spirit of Methodist, Wesleyan and Uniting Churches in Europe. Don't miss the chance to engage in meaningful conversations with Council members and immerse yourself in the essence of our community.
Programmes will start today from 1:00pm to 6:00pm.

Presentations
Our exhibition includes a rich programme of speakers, video presentations, and engaging conversations. Selected representatives from various member churches will highlight the impactful work happening in their regions.
The programme is scheduled to run primarily from lunchtime to late afternoon, ensuring it complements other conference activities without overlap.
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The experiences of a second generation migrant.
Speaker: Stefanie Gabuyo | EMC Support Officer
Faciltator: Bishop Harald Rückert | EMC Co-Chair | UMC Germany Central Conference
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Training pastors in the middle of a war
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ivan Rusyn | President of the Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary in Kyiv.
Facilitator: Bishop Christian Alsted | UMC Northern Europe and Eurasia Central Conference
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New contextual forms of church in the UMC Switzerland
Speaker: Bishop Stefan Zürcher | UMC Central and Southern Europe Central Conference
Faciltator: Bishop Harald Rückert | EMC Co-Chair | UMC Germany Central Conference
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Being church in a country at war
Speakers: Rev. (M.D.) Yulia and Rev. Oleg Starodubets
Faciltator: Bishop Harald Rückert | EMC Co-Chair | UMC Germany Central Conference
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Multicultural Ministry changes post Christendom Europe
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ullas Tankler | Regional Representative of the GBGM
Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Heather Morris | General Secretary of the Methodist Church in Ireland
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Dynamic Methodist theological work in Europe
Speaker: Rev. Jørgen Thaarup | UMC Denmark
Facilitator: Doug Godfrey-Swannery | EMC Co-Chair and Connexional Secretary of the Methodist Church in Britain
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Fresh Expressions of Church
Speaker: Jude Levermore | Head of Mission in the Methodist Church in Britain
Facilitator: Doug Godfrey-Swannery | EMC Co-Chair and Connexional Secretary of the Methodist Church in Britain
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Strategic church development and post brexit church
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Heather Morris | General Secretary of the Methodist Church in Ireland
Facilitator: Doug Godfrey-Swannery | EMC Co-Chair and Connexional Secretary of the Methodist Church in Britain
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Women in ministry in a patriarcal society
Speaker: Rev. Mirella Manocchio | Methodist Churches in Italy
Facilitator: Doug Godfrey-Swannery | EMC Co-Chair and Connexional Secretary of the Methodist Church in Britain
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The earth is sweating - interview with a young climate ambassador
Speaker: Daniel Steinvig | UMC Denmark
Faciltator: Bishop Harald Rückert | EMC Co-Chair | UMC Germany Central Conference

Opening Hours
Visit our vibrant exhibition space, where we will present an array of dynamic programmes that highlight the impactful work and lively spirit of Methodist, Wesleyan and Uniting Churches in Europe. Don't miss the chance to engage in meaningful conversations with Council members and immerse yourself in the essence of our community.
Programmes will start today from 1:00pm to 6:00pm.

Opening Hours
Visit our vibrant exhibition space, where we will present an array of dynamic programmes that highlight the impactful work and lively spirit of Methodist, Wesleyan and Uniting Churches in Europe. Don't miss the chance to engage in meaningful conversations with Council members and immerse yourself in the essence of our community.