This year’s Conference allowed Methodists to once again gather in-person and enjoy praise and fellowship and catch up on the news around the Connexion.

Elizabeth Doyle, pastoral assistant from Wesley Centenary in Bangor said she didn’t know what to expect at her first Conference.

‘The praise on Thursday night was absolutely amazing with the themes of hope and the prodigal son. The business part is very interesting because you have no idea what goes on in the background,’ she said.

Elizabeth Doyle, pastoral assistant from Wesley Centenary, Bangor, Audrey Smyth, Cregagh, Joan Parkinson, Ballymena enjoy time together during the Friday afternoon session.

We make our way by walking: Conference members enjoyed a walking tour of Belfast taking in the sights and sounds and relating the city’s history to scripture.

The Rev David Rock and The Rev Andrew Dougherty pause to reflect during the city walk at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast.

Enjoying the Friday afternoon session are The Rev Greg Alexander from West Cork, The Rev David Turtle from Lisburn and Alan Strong from Glengormley.

The Rev Ruth Craig with Gillian McDade, Methodist Newsletter, and The Rev Louise McKee.

The Rev Harold Agnew, Phil Meadows, USA, and The Rev Peter Murray.

Alan and Joan Strong from Glengormley are pictured with The Rev Nick McKnight from Tandragee (centre).