(The mention of the valuable property seems snarky and unnecessary)The head of the non-conformist denomination said it was ready to come back to the national church after 200 years apart, if it would help spread the word of God.
A merger would have profound implications not just for both sets of worshippers but also the finances of the united Christian church and its property portfolio.
The Methodist Church of Great Britain has just 265,000 members compared with the 960,000 who attend Sunday services each week in the Church of England.
However it owns a network of 5,800 chapels across Britain, including a particularly valuable asset in Westminster Central Hall, the large conference venue near Parliament.
I worry a bit about anyone seeking safe harbor by clambering aboard a possibly sinking ship... at least it won't be overcrowded.
Ah well, on day...
I wonder what effect, if any, this will have on the relationship between the two parallel denoms in this country.
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