News & Updates

Latest from the District

  • Vacancy: Part-time District HR Officer

    Vacancy: Part-time District HR Officer

    We are looking to appoint an HR officer to join the District team who will be responsible for managing the employment lifecycle for District employees and ensuring that the District is compliant with Methodist Church policy and legal requirements. They will work alongside the District staff team to foster a

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  • Vacancy: Missional Property Officer

    Vacancy: Missional Property Officer

    The District is looking to employ a full-time Missional Property Officer who has a passion for property, which goes beyond just looking at the fabric of a building, and has a creative approach to developing different models of property management. The successful candidate will also need to be able to

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  • Vacancy: Administrative and Communication Officer (Newark and Southwell Circuit)

    Vacancy: Administrative and Communication Officer (Newark and Southwell Circuit)

    The Newark and Southwell Methodist Circuit is looking for a friendly, organised person to help keep our churches connected and our communications vibrant.

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A short introduction

Welcome to the Nottingham and Derby Methodist District website, where you can learn more about our wonderful community of faith. We are part of the Methodist Church in Britain, a Christian denomination that follows the teachings and example of John Wesley, a 18th century preacher and reformer who inspired a movement of social and spiritual renewal. We are also part of the worldwide Methodist family, which has over 80 million members in more than 130 countries.

Our district covers the counties of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, as well as parts of Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and Staffordshire. We have over 200 local churches in our district, each with its own unique identity and mission. We also have several chaplaincies, projects, and initiatives that serve different groups and needs in our society.

Our Values

The Nottingham and Derby Methodist District is a community of Christians who are committed to sharing the love of God with all people. They have a vision of being a growing, evangelistic, inclusive Church that celebrates the diversity of God’s creation. They seek to speak of, listen for, and live out the goodness of God in their words and actions. They value every human being as part of God’s family and strive to serve the needs of their neighbours and the world