We were reminded that we have the Power to show God’s love both in small acts of kindness and compassion and to come together to have the Power to support projects around the world empowering women to develop their Christian ministry in their churches and communities.
What were the highlights for you?
The challenging Bible Study on the story of Sampson and Delilah in the Book of Judges looked at from the viewpoints of Sampson’s wife and Delilah. Being reminded how many women are victims of Domestic Abuse and Violence
Hearing the stories of the outgoing and incoming British and Ireland Helen Kim Scholars Being encouraged that the Church is working to grow its future leaders.
We played a version of Dragon’s Den where each group had 25 minutes to create a mission plan using a bag of seeds, a yellow plastic duck, a clothes peg, a luggage label and a teabag. The team then had 5 minutes to present their plan. People who’d watched the Dragon’s Den knew to ask for lots of money!
It was good to hear ideas from the 20 groups and I was reminded that Mission can be fun and that locally we have not welcomed people moving to new estates as we have in the past
I was struck learning more about All You Can, using a version of snakes and ladders to learn of the frustrations of seeking aid for projects and wondered if we could share the game with our congregations to make them aware of the realities of seeking aid.
Although it is uplifting to be able to chat to Methodist women from around Britain, throughout the weekend there was the opportunity to have time alone in the beautiful ground of the Hayes Conference Centre or in our own bedrooms
The week-end was a RE-fresh, reminding me that although we may belong to a small Church, we’re part of a large worldwide church which is working to bring Justice Hope and Love to people around the world. It was great to meet and hear inspiring women, young and old.
Elizabeth Robertson
14.4.2026