The Methodist Peace Fellowship is a British Methodist Christian pacifist organisation.

The Methodist Peace Fellowship (MPF) was founded by Rev. Henry Carter in 1933 to inform and unite Methodists who covenanted together "to renounce war and all its works and ways."' It is part of the Fellowship of Reconciliation. Members were traditionally expected to accept a fully pacifist position, however MPF also encourages others who are sympathetic to the peace cause to enrol as 'supporters'.

Methodist Peace Fellowship

The MPF arranges a public meeting each year in connection with the British Methodist Conference, and in other ways seeks to witness at national level through Methodist channels. The MPF has a national executive that plans activity, while also encouraging members to work through the Fellowship of Reconciliation or local peace organisations.

Methodist Peace Fellowship

At one time the Methodist Peace Fellowship claimed a quarter of all Methodist ministers among its members.

Methodist Peace Fellowship

In 2021, The Revd Dr Barbara Glasson was appointed the Fellowship's President and The Revd Christopher Collins was elected Chair.

See also

List of anti-war organizations

References

External links

Methodist Peace Fellowship website

1933 establishments in the United Kingdom

Christian organizations established in 1933

Christian pacifism

Methodism

Peace organisations based in the United Kingdom