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People who attend Methodist churches aren\u2019t usually associated with living life on the wild side. But that all changed during the height of the Covid pandemic when one minister used heavy metal music to reach out to his online congregation.<\/h2>\n

Such was the impact, the story has now become the subject of a three-part video series.<\/p>\n

Available on social media platforms Facebook and YouTube during the lockdown, the service was created by Methodist minister, James Morley. Dubbed Metal Compline<\/em>, it consisted of liturgy and music \u2013 heavy rock style!<\/p>\n

\"\" A NORMAL SUNDAY: a typical Methodist congregation gathers for its weekly service.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The electronic evening service was made available to his own flock, and other people who needed to find peace and reassurance. One key supporter was Barrie Morley, a resident of the Methodist Ministers\u2019 Housing Society (MMHS), which provides housing for retiring Methodist church staff. Barrie, who is also an ordained minister, also happens to be James\u2019s father.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the first big lockdown, I thought, \u2018What would a heavy metal compline look like?\u2019\u201d said James, who looks after three churches in Derbyshire.<\/p>\n

James shares the story of his innovative style of church service \u2013 with Barrie also contributing \u2013 in the latest edition of Roof \u2018n\u2019 Roots<\/em>, which is distributed to MMHS residents across the UK. Their interview has also been made into a video series.<\/p>\n

\"\" FATHER AND SON: James and Barrie discuss spiritual matters \u2013 and heavy metal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt did draw folk,\u201d said Barrie, \u201cparticularly when there was no physical \u2018being together\u2019. It was very important.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first part of the video series Dad, Lad And Distorted Guitars<\/em> can now be viewed on the MMHS website. Click here<\/a> to gain access.<\/p>\n

The Methodist Ministers\u2019 Housing Society is a national charity providing rented houses and flats at special rates for retiring Methodist presbyters and deacons of limited means, who meet established criteria. It also supplies housing for their widowed partners, and for ministers retiring on health grounds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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