At SWF we were pleased to support work led by Dr Andrew Orton transforming their research into working with refugees into a practical resource entitled ‘A guide to developing a reflective learning programme on identity for Christians working with refugees and asylum seekers’. Here Andrew reflects on the project: Many Christians across the UK and […]
Women and Methodism
SWF’s Associate Director Emma Pavey was invited to join a panel on women’s ageing at Wesley’s Memorial Church in Oxford on 23rd May, 2026, part of a day on Women and Methodism organised and hosted by Prof Bev Clack for the Westminster College Oxford Research Network. She joined historian Ruth Slatter and Bev on the […]
Edgy Faith and Learning – project report
We’re pleased to release the project report into a project SWF supported in collaboration with the St Peter’s Saltley Trust entitled Edgy Faith and Edgy Learning, written by Dr James Butler, Prof Clare Watkins and Dr Ian Jones. Using theological action research methodology, the team worked with seven groups who identified themselves as ‘edgy’. Visual […]
Holy Communion online – project report
We’re pleased to report on a project looking at online communion in the Methodist Church. The team write: In this project, led by Dr James Butler and Dr Ash Cocksworth, we seek to surface and reflect on the theology embedded in the practice of online celebrations of Holy Communion in the Methodist Church in Britain. It contributes to a […]
Women and Methodism: event
Our friends at The Research Network of Westminster College Oxford are hosting a one-day event entitled Women and Methodism: Contested Identities, Past & Present on Saturday 23rd May 2026 at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church in Oxford. Register here. They write: Join us for an engaging day of discovery as we uncover the vital, sometimes overlooked […]
Christian Leadership in Methodist Schools research project
“There is something that just shines through in Methodist schools.” We have begun a new project exploring Methodist Christian Leadership in schools, with a goal of generating resources out of conversation between Methodist school leaders, Methodist historians, Methodist theologians, chaplains and others, that explore what it means to lead in a Methodist school (whether state […]
Conversations with SWF Sponsored DTh Students
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 […]
Celebration of Methodist Education
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.