Basic Information Title Wesley College, Bristol: A report from the Methodist Council Contact Name and The Revd Dr Martyn Atkins, General Secretary Details 020 7467 5146
[email protected] Status of Paper Final Report Resolution/s 41/1 The Conference receives the report. 41/2 The Conference resolves that Wesley College, Bristol should be closed. 41/3 The Conference offers its grateful thanks to the ministers, members of staff and College Council members who have contributed to the life of Wesley College, Bristol over several decades. 41/4 The Conference directs the Methodist Council to take all necessary steps to achieve the closure of the college as soon as is practically possible, taking into account the need for proper processes and pastoral care outlined in this report. 41/5 The Conference directs the Methodist Council to consider the future use of the site and bring recommendations as appropriate to a future Conference. Summary of Content Subject and Aims The General Secretary was requested by the Methodist Council to bring a report to the Conference detailing the decisions of the Council following the review of Wesley College, Bristol commissioned for the Council by the SRC. Main Points The historical context of Methodist training institutions The contemporary context of Methodist training institutions The cotemporary situation of Wesley College, Bristol The work of the Wesley College, Bristol Review Group Consideration by the Methodist Council Concerns about the review group‟s main proposal The possibility of