Flourish – Woven Threads – District Gathering 2026
Flourish: Woven Threads
a diverse all-age Methodist weekend
13-15 February 2026 | University of York
www.yorkshirenemethodist.org/flourish26/
Lead Sponsor: Methodist Insurance
The District “Flourish” event is taking place again in February and tickets are now available – a weekend where we can join with a 1,000 Methodists across Yorkshire for a weekend of worship, learning, fellowship, and inspiration. Many went in 2019 and 2023, and it’s a great opportunity to be part of something bigger. This time easily accessible at a new venue, the University of York campus, out of the city centre – and perfect for all ages, with a diversity of worship, workshops and sessions. Including prayer spaces, arts & crafts, expert speakers, music concerts, comedy, conversation and marketplace. It would be great to see many from our church and circuit there! More info on the District website
Further info:
Rediscover how you can Flourish in your faith
A weekend of inspiration, celebration, worship & renewal. The largest all-age Methodist gathering in the UK. A diverse programme across a 3-day event, Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime, to help us grow as flourishing missional communities.
Some contributors include: Theologian & author Dr. Ruth Valerio; President & Vice President of the Methodist Conference, Richard Andrew & Matt Forsyth; Methodist Director of Evangelism and Growth, Trey Hall; Chair of District, Leslie Newton; and sessions by All We Can, The Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT), & The Kairos Movement.
The theme for 2026 is WOVEN THREADS
Rediscovering our place together in God’s big tapestry
With four session streams across the weekend
- Rediscovering curiosity at the heart of faith
- Rediscovering justice at the heart of life
- Rediscovering God’s call at the heart of you
- Rediscovering revolution at the heart of church
