Media Releases & Statements

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. Such acts have no place in our society. They undermine the trust and mutual respect that form the foundation of our multi-religious harmony.

We express deep concern and sorrow over recent reports of provocative actions targeting members of the Muslim community in Singapore.

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.

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 and all Roman Catholics in Singapore.

Three new Presidents were elected during the 49th Sessions of the Annual Conferences in November 2024. Rev Saravana Kumar was installed as the new President of the Emmanuel Tamil Annual Conference (ETAC), Rev Lek Yong Teck as the new President of the Chinese Annual Conference (CAC) and Rev Reuben Ng was as the new President of the Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC).

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 our Catholic brothers and sisters in prayer.

The ACS Board of Governors (BOG) has a new chairperson. Mr Choe Peng Sum will succeed Mr Richard Seow, who steps down after 16 years of service, with effect from 1 November 2024.

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。

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 was elected Bishop on the 7th ballot at the Church’s 13th General Conference Session held from 2 to 6 September 2024.

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 national Methodist Church is responsible for its own position on this matter and MCS’s position is clearly stated in our Social Principles.

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 national Methodist Church is responsible for its own position on this matter and MCS’s position is clearly stated in our Social Principles.

MUIS and MCS exchanged letters of solidarity and reaffirmation of our brotherly ties and mutual respect and understanding for each other.

The National Council of Churches of Singapore (NCCS) has released a statement on its position regarding the issue of 377A, which is clearly articulated in its 2003 statement, for it to remain unchanged. NCCS does not support the repeal of 377A. The Council therefore agrees with the 2014 ruling of the apex court concerning the constitutionality of section 377A and supports the government’s decision to retain it.