The Methodist Church in Ireland is delighted to be hosting the European Methodist Council this weekend (4th - 7th October) as we welcome our friends from across Europe.

Over the next few days the Council will be answering the question of why we think God has put us here in this time and place; and together exploring our calling as Methodists in Europe.

The Opening Service of Communion has taken place tonight in Christ Church, Lisburn led by our General Secretary, the Rev Dr Heather Morris with Doug Swanney, the Connexional Secretary (COO) of the Methodist Church in Britain preaching.