Welcome
Welcome to the Methodist Church in Ireland's website. We hope that you are able to find out more about us and find information that you need quickly and easily.
What is the Methodist Church in Ireland?
Our church is a community of people who are drawn together by God's love as they know it, expressed in the story of Jesus - his birth and life, teaching, suffering, death and resurrection.
We seek to follow the way of Jesus and live to share God's love through action and word in the world. Because this experience of Jesus Christ has so shaped our lives, we invite others to share in the love, life and hope that is freely given to us.
Roots
The Methodist Church is a worldwide communion of over 70 million people which originated from the time of the Wesley brothers, John and Charles, in the mid-eighteenth century. John was ordained by the Church of England and he and his hymn writer brother Charles, were members of a group of young men who met daily to pray and study the Bible whilst at Oxford University. Nicknamed “the Holy Club”, they were so methodical in their lifestyle that they were called Methodists, a name which eventually became that of the religious movement which followed.
John Wesley visited Ireland twenty-one times, where he preached in thirty-one of the thirty-two counties. Read more about our history.
Today
The Methodist Church in Ireland has 212 churches or 'societies' with a total community membership of around 53,000. You can locate a church near you by using the Find a church link.
Worship Services:
Worship services vary depending on the local community but there are common features. If you're not familiar with what happens, read about what you can expect on a Sunday morning.
Chaplains
Chaplains are available to help provide support and pastoral care. You'll find contact details for our chaplains here.
Genealogy
You'll find guidance about searching for Methodist ancestors here.
Feedback
If you have any queries or suggestions for the website, please email the Webmaster at online@irishmethodist.org
