Many of you have been in touch following the publication of the Fruitful Field report expressing your sadness at the recommendation that Wesley House should cease to function from 2014. Some have been asking whether there is anything constructive that you can do.
One thing which seems to be the case is that many Conference representatives know little about the work of Wesley House - and perhaps Wesley House needs to acknowledge some responsibility for that.
If you are in a position to do so, and would like to help inform Conference members about the work of Wesley House and the resources in Cambridge which already enrich and might further benefit the Methodist people I attach two leaflets: one addressed to issues raised in the report about Wesley House's work, and the other about our aspiration to work more closely with Districts and Circuits and how that might be achieved.
I also attach a press release to the Methodist Recorder about our recent inspection which was published last week, underlining the good practice at Cambridge and the need for investment in the future.
Finally there a list of Conference representatives. Personal contacts are best, so please do telephone your own district representatives and/or district chair and talk to them about the report, sharing as appropriate the information in the leaflets, or offering to forward them by email.
Please do what you can to help inform the Conference as it takes this crucial decision for the future of resourcing the leaders of the Methodist people, and please continue to pray for all those involved as we seek a sustainable future which makes best use of the best resources available for the faithful learning of the whole people of God.
with best wishes
Jane
The Revd Dr Jane Leach
Principal Wesley House,
Cambridge.
CB5 8BJ
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