International development organisation Christian Aid and the Methodist Church in Britain have reaffirmed their dedication to combating global injustice and poverty together, at the annual Methodist Conference.
The Methodist Church is the fourth largest Christian denomination in Britain and has been a founding partner of Christian Aid since it began in 1945. Both entities share a profound commitment to justice, peace, and the inherent dignity of every person.
Annually, approximately 900 Methodist churches contribute to Christian Aid. Since 2018, they have collectively raised £1.88 million for Christian Aid’s local partners addressing humanitarian crises.
Patrick Watt, CEO of Christian Aid, said: "The world faces huge challenges, with the climate crisis and conflict hitting the poorest and most vulnerable people hardest.
"The Methodist Church in Britain is one of our most long-standing and valued partners. I am delighted that we will continue to strengthen our collaboration, as we meet these challenges. I look forward to seeing the benefits of our collaboration, building on our shared values of love, equality, dignity, and justice.”
Rev Helen Cameron is President of the Methodist Conference. She said: “Partnership, walking together, accompaniment and sharing collaboratively with others for the benefit of the most vulnerable are all Kingdom values. I look forward to seeing this renewed commitment between the Methodist Church and Christian Aid result in bearing fruit in change and transformation for those who need it most.”
Christian Aid will host the next Methodist Conference in India.