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Building Bridges in Divided Times

Sue Miller speaks at a community dinner

Last month, Sue Miller attended a community dinner in Roehampton entitled ‘Building Bridges in Divided Times‘. The dinner was organised by the Roehampton Vale Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and involved speeches by several key representatives of the local area from a range of different backgrounds. Sue spoke on behalf of the Susanna Wesley Foundation and on […]

Posted on 23rd February 2026 Tagged With: Sue Miller, YouTube

Jump Billy!

Mary Shannon presents on Billy Waters at the Methodist Schools Conference in 2025

More tickets are now available for the one-off concert, on the 25th of March, entitled ‘Jump Billy!’, a celebration of English folk’s diverse history. Conveyed through the life of celebrity Black Regency busker Billy Waters, who’s legacy has been brought to life by Susanna Wesley Foundation grant recipient, Mary L. Shannon. Mary recently attended the ‘Celebration of […]

Posted on 23rd February 2026 Tagged With: Billy Waters, Mary L Shannon

2026 Hopkins Lecture Announced

A Stock Image of a Lecture

This years Hopkins Lecture has been announced as ‘Believing in Poetry’ and is to be delivered by Reverend Dr Mark Oakley on the 12th of March at Whitelands College Chapel, at 5pm. This event has been organised by the Head of Whitelands College, and Susanna Wesley Foundation Associate, Dr Nick Mayhew-Smith. This is an open […]

Posted on 13th February 2026 Tagged With: Lecture, Mark Oakley

Conversations with SWF Sponsored DTh Students

Sue Miller in Conversation with Kirstyn Oliver

The Susanna Wesley Foundation was pleased to invite Doctor of Theology students Rachel Summers and Kirstyn Oliver for conversations with Sue Miller earlier this month. Both Rachel and Kirstyn have received support from the Susanna Wesley Foundation toward the funding of their doctorate. Rachel, a third-year curate in the Diocese of Chelmsford, shared with Sue […]

Posted on 20th January 2026 Tagged With: DTh, Students, Susanna Wesley Foundation

A Conversation with SWF Research Associate, Matthew Barber-Rowell

Matthew Barber-Rowell

Director of the Susanna Wesley Foundation, Sue Miller, recently held a conversation with SWF Research Associate, Dr. Matthew Barber-Rowell regarding his book ‘Curating Spaces of Hope’ and the transformational leadership approach it advocates. Matthew shared his journey from unemployment, following the 2008 financial crash, to founding Spaces of Hope, a movement that fosters dialogue in […]

Posted on 20th January 2026 Tagged With: Research Associate, Hope, Matthew Barber-Rowell

Celebration of Methodist Education

Conference attendees join in dance and song with presenters from Fischy Music.

On November 19th, we proudly hosted the ‘Celebration of Methodist Education’ conference with Methodist Schools, bringing together over 70 educators, chaplains, and leaders. The event featured inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, music, and reflections on faith, inclusion, and hope in education.

Posted on 27th November 2025 Tagged With: Conference, Methodist Education, Methodist Schools

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