Links with the Methodist Church in Great Britain: An Anglican-Methodist Covenant 

After conversations lasting several years, the Church of England and the  Methodist Church of Great Britain have agreed a Covenant consisting of seven mutual affirmations and six commitments.

At its meeting in Llandudno in June 2003 the Methodist Conference approved the Covenant by a substantial majority.

Shortly afterwards, at a meeting in York in July 2003, the General Synod of the Church of England also voted by a substantial majority to enter into the Covenant.

A formal national signing of the Covenant took place in the Methodist Central Hall, Westminster, on Saturday 1 November 2003 in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen and before an invited assembly.

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and the Secretary-General of the General Synod, signed on behalf of the Church of England. The President, Vice-President and Secretary of the Methodist Conference, signed on behalf of the Methodist Church.

The ceremony continued at Westminster Abbey with a short service of thanksgiving and dedication.

Links

The Methodist Church of Great Britain -

 http://www.methodist.org.uk

The Anglican-Methodist Covenant Website -

 http://www.anglican-methodist.org.uk