The President of Singapore, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, has appointed Bishop Philip Lim, among other religious leaders, to the inaugural Presidential Council for Racial and Religious Harmony (PCRRH). The appointment follows a new racial harmony law that takes effect on 15 September 2026. Bishop…
NCCS Statement on the Staging of Jesus Christ Superstar in Singapore
The National Council of Churches of Singapore (NCCS) is aware of the different views among Christians regarding the staging of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar in Singapore and has released a statement to address their concerns. Read the full text here.
NCCS Statement on the Incident at Al-Istiqamah Mosque
The National Council of Churches of Singapore is deeply grieved and concerned by reports of suspicious parcels sent to several mosques, containing materials that appear intended to cause offence. Read the full text here.
MCS Statement on Recent Provocations Against the Muslim Community
We express deep concern and sorrow over recent reports of provocative actions targeting members of the Muslim community in Singapore. Such acts threaten the fabric of our society and undermine the values of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence that Singapore has long upheld.…
Letter from Bishop Philip Lim to Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir
The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) is grieved by such provocative acts, and we deeply empathise with the affected Muslim community. MCS stands in solidarity with all Muslims in Singapore Bishop Philip Lim has written a letter to Mufti Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir…
NCCS Statement on Foreign Interference in Singapore General Election
The National Council of Churches of Singapore (NCCS) is alarmed and deeply concerned by reports of foreign interference in Singapore’s General Election. Such interference strikes at the heart of our nation’s sovereignty and compromises the integrity of the democratic process. The Council reaffirms…
Letter from Bishop Philip Lim to Cardinal William Goh on the passing of Pope Francis
We received with sadness the news of the passing and promotion to glory of the late Pope Francis, Holy Father and Bishop of Rome. Bishop Philip Lim has written a letter offering words of comfort and condolences to His Eminence Cardinal William Goh…
New Annual Conference Presidents elected for The Methodist Church in Singapore
Three new Annual Conference Presidents were elected during the 49th Sessions of the Annual Conferences in November 2024. Rev Saravana Kumar was installed as the President of the Emmanuel Tamil Annual Conference (ETAC) on 9 Nov 2024 at Ang Mo Kio Tamil Methodist…
Letter from Bishop Dr Gordon Wong to Cardinal William Goh regarding knife attack at St Joseph's Church
We are saddened to hear the news regarding the knife attack on Father Christopher Lee, Parish Priest of St Joseph’s Church on 9 Nov. Bishop Dr Gordon Wong has written a letter to His Eminence Cardinal William Goh regarding attack. Please stand with…
Bishop appoints new Chairperson for ACS Board of Governors
After 16 years of dedicated service as Chairperson of the ACS Board of Governors, Mr. Richard Seow will be stepping down from this role. He will continue on the Board as a representative of the Methodist Church. While he originally planned to retire…
新加坡卫理公会遴选出新任会督
林建隆牧师，今年58岁，获选为新加坡卫理公会（MCS）新任会督。祝圣典礼将于2024年12月6日举行。届时，他将担任新加坡卫理公会46个堂会，4万5千名卫理宗信徒的属灵领袖。他是于9月2日至6日举行的新加坡卫理公会第13届总议会中，第7轮的投票时，受选为会督。 目前，林牧师是卫理公会感恩堂的主理牧师。他也是华人年议会牧职部的主席。华人年议会（CAC）是一个联系性的教会，由17间卫理公会堂会联系而成。她主要服务华人社群，包括讲华语、英语与方言的群体（福建、广东、福洲、客家、潮州、兴化）。2004年，林牧师受卫理宣教会（MMS）差派到柬埔寨，成为宣教士。在7年的服事期间，他为卫理宣教会在那里的早期事工奠定了基础，并取得发展。他也监督教会成长，以及社区发展计划，例如：柬埔寨卫理学校和以马内利社区外展服务。 之后，林牧师回到新加坡卫理宣教会的总部，担任柬埔寨区域主任。他更于2012年至2018年成为卫理宣教会的执行主任。2019年，他回到华人年议会，继续牧养的服事。 林牧师已婚，太太是黄淑燕。他们有一位女儿，名叫林佳信。林牧师将接任黄昌荣会督。黄会督将于四年一届任满后退休。他于2020年受选。2024年12月，他就任满。 媒体联络者: Lynn Tan Community Communications Manager The Methodist Church in Singapore Email: lynn.tan@methodist.org.sg Web: www.methodist.org.sg 照片由华人年议会提供 林建隆牧师，今年58岁，获选为新加坡卫理公会（MCS）新任会督。祝圣典礼将于2024年12月6日举行。届时，他将担任新加坡卫理公会46个堂会，4万5千名卫理宗信徒的属灵领袖。他是于9月2日至6日举行的新加坡卫理公会第13届总议会中，第7轮的投票时，受选为会督。 目前，林牧师是卫理公会感恩堂的主理牧师。他也是华人年议会牧职部的主席。华人年议会（CAC）是一个联系性的教会，由17间卫理公会堂会联系而成。她主要服务华人社群，包括讲华语、英语与方言的群体（福建、广东、福洲、客家、潮州、兴化）。2004年，林牧师受卫理宣教会（MMS）差派到柬埔寨，成为宣教士。在7年的服事期间，他为卫理宣教会在那里的早期事工奠定了基础，并取得发展。他也监督教会成长，以及社区发展计划，例如：柬埔寨卫理学校和以马内利社区外展服务。 之后，林牧师回到新加坡卫理宣教会的总部，担任柬埔寨区域主任。他更于2012年至2018年成为卫理宣教会的执行主任。2019年，他回到华人年议会，继续牧养的服事。 林牧师已婚，太太是黄淑燕。他们有一位女儿，名叫林佳信。林牧师将接任黄昌荣会督。黄会督将于四年一届任满后退休。他于2020年受选。2024年12月，他就任满。 媒体联络者: Lynn Tan Community Communications Manager The Methodist Church in Singapore Email: lynn.tan@methodist.org.sg Web: www.methodist.org.sg 关于新加坡卫理公会 新加坡卫理公会 (MCS) 于1885年创立。如今，她拥有46间本地教会，4万5千名会友，是新加坡基督教最大的宗派。新加坡卫理公会由三个年议会组成，即华人年议会（CAC）、以马内利年议会（ETAC）和三一年议会（TRAC） 。她的服务对象涵盖了多元种族、语言和方言群体。新加坡卫理公会属下的15所学校肩负了她的教育使命。她的数间社会外展机构，例如：帮助弱势群体的卫理福利服务（MWS）， 也为新加坡社会做出贡献。…
Rev Philip Lim elected new Bishop
REV PHILIP LIM, 58, has been elected the new Bishop of The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS). He will be consecrated on 6 December 2024, taking on the role of spiritual leader for more than 45,000 Methodists in 46 churches across Singapore. He…
NCCS Response to the Repeal of Section 377A of the Penal Code and the Enactment of Article 156 of the Constitution
The National Council of Churches of Singapore made a statement on the Repeal of Section S377A of the Penal Code and the Enactment of Article 156 of the Constitution on 5 Dec 2022. The Methodist Church in Singapore is a Founder Member of…
MCS Response to the Repeal of S377A of the Penal Code
We receive the announcement by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong regarding the repeal of Section 377A and acknowledge the rationale and reasoning behind it. We in The Methodist Church in Singapore trust that this decision was not taken lightly. As we transition, we…
NCCS Response to Government's Decision on the Repeal of Section 377A
We refer to the Government’s decision to repeal s377A as mentioned by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the National Day Rally 2022. 1. For Christians, our sense of public morality especially in matters relating to sexuality issues is shaped by the Bible,…
Statement on GB's Methodist Church Decision to Allow Same-Sex Marriages
It was reported that The Methodist Church of Great Britain has recently allowed for same-sex marriages, although clergy may refrain from conducting nor blessing them. This decision has no influence nor impact on the position of The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS). Each…
New Secretary of the Trustees of the MCS appointed
Mr Guan Yeow Kwang has been appointed to the office of Secretary of the Trustees (SoT) of the Methodist Church in Singapore, in succession to Mr Kim Seah Teck Kim, with effect from 24 May 2021. The appointment follows Mr Guan’s election as…
MCS Statement on a Self-Radicalised Singaporean Christian
We receive the news of the planned terror attack in Singapore with shock and sadness. It is especially disheartening to learn that it is one of our fellow Singaporeans; a son who grew up in a safe and harmonious community such as what…
NCCS Statement on a Radicalised Singaporean Christian
The National Council of Churches of Singapore (NCCS) is deeply saddened to learn that a radicalised youth who attends church had planned to carry out attacks on two mosques with the intention to cause harm to Muslims in Singapore. We receive this alarming news with…
Letters of Solidarity by MUIS and MCS
The Muslim and Christian communities in Singapore have pledged their solidarity and strong bonds after the horrific incidents overseas. MUIS and MCS exchanged letters of solidarity and reaffirmation of our brotherly ties and mutual respect and understanding for each other. May we always…