We’re pleased to promote this series of online lectures arranged by the Methodist-related Schools in Europe (MTSE). The theme this year is “Climate Justice? Theological, Spiritual, Political and Practical Dimensions” and the first lecture is on October 14, 2025. This year’s programme is organised and managed by Wesley House Cambridge (Jane Leach and Daniel Pratt-Morris-Chapman) […]
Drawing for Hope in Lebanon
We’re really pleased to hear from cartoonist/activist Bill Crooks below about his important recent work in Lebanon alongside Mireille Abikhalil. Bill played a big part in the success of our 2024 conference ‘Challenging Hope‘ and we continue to appreciate his connection with various projects. He writes: This paper is about using art to restore wellbeing […]
Methodist School leadership – project report
We’re delighted to release a project report by Dr Anthony Thorpe, SWF Research Associate, entitled Methodist school leadership and governance: mission and workforce equality and diversity. Executive summary: The project explored the concept and discourse of leadership and governance in Methodist schools and related organisations in England with particular reference to the purpose of the […]
Certified carbon neutral
We’re delighted to say that Southlands Methodist Trust, of which the Susanna Wesley Foundation is a part, is now certified as carbon neutral by Carbon Neutral Britain. We’ve achieved this in line with the Methodist Church’s commitment to being carbon neutral by 2030. As they declare, As Christians, we believe that God created the world. […]
Research presentations
Two research projects supported by SWF and SMT were discussed at recent events. Emma Pavey was glad to attend and hear updates on each one. Dr Maria Gudbrandsen and Dr Michelle Jayman launched the set of resources developed from their research project aimed to improve inclusive practice in education for SEND pupils, looking specifically at […]
Chaplaincy and the Church research project
The Susanna Wesley Foundation (SWF) is launching a new research project into chaplaincy and the Church. The project will look to map the current chaplaincy landscape in terms of understanding of chaplaincy and its primary contexts. As part of this, we will explore how chaplaincy is defined, trained for, and credentialed, as well as considering […]
Want to be part of the TEXTURES OF HOPE project?
Textures of Hope:Ethics Approval Reference: 1667443 Want to be part of the TEXTURES OF HOPE Project? The Textures of Hope Project aims to explore practices, experiences and understanding of hope today. At a time when there are lots of challenges in the world as well as in our own lives, hope can seem in short […]
Grants for project funding
The Southlands Methodist Trust (SMT) is a charity of the Methodist Church in Britain, which, through the auspices of the Susanna Wesley Foundation, supports research of significance to Church and Society. During the summer of 2025, the SMT will be awarding a number of grants of up to £5,000 to support individuals or groups within […]