Every year, Methodists around the world commemorate John Wesley’s Aldersgate encounter with the Holy Spirit, where his heart was “strangely warmed” and was a turning point for him as he received assurance of salvation.
In his life and ministry, our founder cited Scripture, Tradition, Experience and Reason as the four sources of theological authority. This came to be known as the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, sometimes referred to as the Methodist Quadrilateral.
This year, the speaker for AldersgateSG 2026, Bishop Emeritus Dr Hwa Yung, will speak to us on Experience, one of the aspects of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. BE Dr Hwa Yung had served as the Bishop of The Methodist Church in Malaysia from 2004 to 2012.
We hope our Aldersgate attendees, young or old, will gain valuable insight through the Aldersgate lecture and sermon, and come to appreciate the Methodist legacy even more.
Below are the key dates for Aldersgate 2026, which will be held at Barker Road Methodist Church. Do support the event in prayer and through your participation. Save these dates and invite a friend to join in!
AldersgateSG 2026 Lecture*
SAT, 23 MAY 2026, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Barker Road Methodist Church, Sanctuary
Speaker: Bishop Emeritus Dr Hwa Yung
Topic: Methodist Understanding of Experience, one aspect of the Methodist Quadrilateral
Aldersgate Celebration Service**
SUN, 24 MAY 2026, 5pm-7pm***
BRMC Sanctuary
Speaker: Bishop Emeritus Dr Hwa Yung
Topic: Methodist Understanding of Experience, one aspect of the Methodist Quadrilateral
Details & registration: aldersgate.methodist.org.sg
* This session will be held on-site, and also livestreamed. (Supper provided after lecture).
**Dinner provided after service. Registration required for dinner arrangements
***This service will be held on-site, and also livestreamed. Chinese translation will be available through headsets.
