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John Wesley's Education17261729John Wesley attended Oxford University in 1726, and was ordained an Anglican priest in 1728. By 1729, he and his brother, Charles, initiated the gathering of a small group called the "Holy Club." The members of this club came together to discuss scripture and encourage each other in their faith and community service involvement.<br /><br /><a
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Wesley Travels to North America17351737While in North America, Wesley spent his time in the new colony of Georgia to become a minister for their new parish. Wesley preached in public places and led the residing Indians to Christ. This is also where Wesley was recorded to have first interacted with African slaves (in Georgia, South Carolina, and on his voyage back home). Wesley journaled about his progress with the Indians and Africans, and their gradual attendance at Church.<br /><br /><a
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<a href="http://www.dreweatts.com/cms/pages/lot/36087/144">Wesley shown preaching to the Indians in the new colony of Georgia.</a>		Savannah, Georgia32.08354, -81.09983
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Founder of Methodism1739While in North America, Wesley spent his time in the new colony of Georgia to become a minister for their new parish. Wesley preached in public places and led the residing Indians to Christ. This is also where Wesley was recorded to have first interacted with African slaves (in Georgia, South Carolina, and on his voyage back home). Wesley journaled about his progress with the Indians and Africans, and their gradual attendance at Church.<br /><br /><a
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The Methodist Church1744John, Charles, and George did not set out to create a new branch of religion in the Church, but rather several faith-restoration groups. By 1744, however, Methodist ideals and practices spread vastly and eventually became its own religion when their first conference was held in this year.<br /><br /><a
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Correspondence with Anthony Benezet1772Anthony Benezet was an abolitionist and educator in Philadelphia. In 1772, Wesley read Benezet's book, which inspired the publishing of his own pamphlet later in 1774. Wesley's pamphlet followed a similar pattern used in Benezet's publication. Wesley thought he could bring Benezet's abolitionist ideas to a larger audience (specifically, the metropolitan Anglicans, who were highly empowered to bring an end to the slave trade). Wesley and Benezet inspired each other's roles in abolitionism through correspondence and circulation of each other's publications. Soon, their influence spread across the Atlantic.<br /><br /><a
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"Thoughts Upon Slavery"1774This pamphlet was written and circulated by John Wesley. He used this publication to discuss African topology and culture, to provide information on the methods of procuring and transporting slaves, and to reveal the brutality of plantation life. He also addressed arguments that would advance legal and moral action in the abolition movement.<br /><br /><a
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Letter to Granville Sharp10/11/1787Granville Sharp was a strong campaigner for the abolition of the Slave Trade. In this letter, Wesley shared how horrified he felt by the practices of slavery and also offered praise regarding Sharp's involvement in the abolition movement. Wesley and Sharp interchangeably inspired each other and referred to each other's work in their abolitionist campaigns. This letter connects Wesley's stance on social justice with his faith. Wesley's pairing of humanitarian passion and religious ideals ultimately drove his own sense of purpose.<br /><br /><a
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Sermon in Bristol1788John Wesley combined his religious beliefs with his political passions when he preached a sermon in Bristol during the height of the abolitionist movement. At this time, Bristol was one of the foremost trading ports, which made for a clustered setting. Wesley risked his life in delivering this anti-slavery message while disturbances often broke out in regards to his preaching.<br /><br /><a
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Letter to William Wilberforce2/24/1791William Wilberforce was an English politician and a thriving leader of the abolition movement in Parliament. Wesley's last letter to Wilberforce shared his views against slavery and encouraged Wilberforce to further his involvement in the abolition movement. Wesley also strongly reflected on their shared religious views (since Wilberforce had converted to the Methodist church under Wesley's lead).<br /><br /><a
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