Join the team

What is it?

• Still in the pilot phase, there will be a phased roll-out of this service across the Methodist Church between 2023-2028
• We offer support from a team of accredited practitioners, trained as mediators and facilitators with understanding and experience of the Methodist Church
• The service is independent of the Connexional Complaints and Discipline process and can be used whether or not an informal complaint has been made

Who is it for?

• The service is currently available in the following Districts: Bedfordshire, Essex and Hertfordshire; Bolton and Rochdale; Cumbria; Chester and Stoke; East Anglia; Isle of Man; Lancashire; Liverpool; Lincolnshire; London; Manchester and Stockport; Northampton; Nottingham and Derby
• Anyone in leadership in the Methodist Connexion can ask for support by getting in touch with us e.g., a Circuit Stewart, Circuit Superintendent, Presbyter, Deacon, District Chair
• Work in these Districts is fully funded and there will be no cost to your congregation, Circuit or District
• Find out about other practicalities

What does it offer? 

• We can help to navigate disagreement or conflict in your community between individuals or groups of people
• Support for your church group to have a difficult conversation 
• Resource for a District Reconciliation Group or Local Complaints Officer during the informal complaints section of the Standing Orders
• Find out more in the facilitated conversations and help in a crisis sections

How do I get in touch?

• Get in touch via our online form, give us a call or email.
• For more information, contact Katie Bradley, Reconciliation and Mediation Team Manager at: katie.bradley@placeforhope.org.uk.

Meet the team

Place for Hope is pleased to be working alongside Richard Armiger, Director of Regional Learning and Development, who is leading this work for the Methodist Connexion.