News & Stories
Various News & Stories from around the District and the Connexion will appear on this page.
Representative Synod
12th September 2026
Chester & Stoke Methodist District met for their Autumn Representative Synod at Keele University Chapel on Saturday 12th September, which was hosted by the Cheshire South Circuit.
The theme for the day was 'More than a building' and sessions were led by Stephen Hetherington (Director of Property Support) and Nathan Green (Property Development & Asset Manager) from the Connexional Team.
Our thanks go to Stephen & Nathan for leading the sessions and to Cheshire South Methodist Circuit and Keele University Chapel for hosting.
Stephen Hetherington leading the sessions on 'More than a building...'
Rev. Rob Hilton, Supt. Minister from the Cheshire South Circuit, led the opening devotions.
Nick Jeffries fed back about 'The Summit' - this was the District Youth Weekend which took place in April 2026. For video of the weekend, scroll down!
Our thanks go to Rev. Simon Sutcliffe and Keele University for allowing us to use the college chapel for this gathering.
Crewe-by-Farndon's Pilgrimage through North Wales
Over the last 3 years the community of Crewe-by-Farndon chapel have been walking the North Wales Pilgrimage in 14 walks of approximately 10 miles per stage. On 10th August 2026 the pilgrimage ended with a boat trip to Bardsey Island at the end of the Llyn Peninsula. In the video below, Lay Worker Marie Lumb explains the inspiration behind this undertaking and how it has benefitted relationships and community around the Chapel at Crewe-by-Farndon.
Music 'Summer Song' and 'Journey's End' courtesy of michaelgoughmusic.co.uk
Representative Synod April 2026 - 'Rooted & Rising'
The Summit - District Youth Weekend
17th to 19th May 2026
'The Summit' is a Youth Weekend organized by people within and sponsored by the Chester & Stoke Methodist District.
The event took place at Whitemoor Lakes Outdoor Centre near Lichfield this weekend (17th to 19th April 2026). Nearly 100 young people and over 30 leaders attended the event, which was enjoyed by all.
A big shout out to all involved in organizing this event particularly to Nick Jeffries who took on a big part of this!
Looking forward to hearing some of the stories that come out of this...
Beatitudes Chinese Christian Fellowship (八福华人教会)
Visit to Easter Conference at the Hayes Conference Centre
With the generous support of our District and the Dane & Trent Circuit, the Beatitudes Chinese Christian Fellowship was able to join the Easter Conference held at Hayes Conference Centre during Holy Week which was organised by the Chinese Congregations within the Methodist Church in Britain. The subsidised funding towards the overall cost enabled ten of us to participate, either for the full conference or as day visitors. We'd like to express our deep gratitude towards the support received.
Alongside over 400 Chinese Christians, we enjoyed a time of worship, fellowship, and mutual encouragement.
This was a valuable opportunity to build new friendships and explore fresh possibilities for the growth of the Fellowship and its mission. It was also a great joy to be part of the wider community of 12 established Chinese Congregations within the Methodist Church in Britain today.
Rev. Yanyan Case
For more information about Beatitudes Chinese Christian Fellowship, please contact:
Rev. Yanyan Case
📧 yanyan.case@methodist.org.uk | ☎️ 01782 513218
