Unique church agreement signed between Methodists and Anglicans in North Yorkshire

Posted by Kendall Harmon

The agreement between the Ripon and Leeds Anglican Diocese, which covers a large part of the region, and the Leeds Methodist District will mean more sharing of clergy and services and both churches working together to support their “ministry and mission”.

The Covenant Area Partnership is the first of its kind in the UK and will see greater consultation and co-operation between 85 Anglican parishes and 65 Methodist churches.

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Filed under: * Anglican - EpiscopalAnglican ProvincesChurch of England (CoE)* Religion News & CommentaryEcumenical RelationsOther ChurchesMethodist

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Posted October 8, 2012 at 6:45 am [Printer Friendly] [Print w/ comments]



1. AnglicanFirst wrote:

This should have occurred in John Wesley’s lifetime.

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