Sept. 6, 2010 issue
London center for sale as new location is sought
By Melanie Hess Mennonite Mission NetworkLONDON — The London Mennonite Centre in Highgate has been a stopping point and place of hospitality for Mennonites since its doors opened in 1953.
Now, after 57 years, the property is for sale.
Trustees of the center decided June 14 that selling the house was in the best interest of the local Anabaptist community.
“Our determination was and is to be driven by vision, not recession, and to ensure that the assets represented by our current buildings enable the LMC to move forward rather than backward, especially in difficult times,” said a statement from the center’s trustees.
The discernment process has included current center staff, staff from Bridge Builders, the mediation program that operates out of the LMC, and members of Wood Green Mennonite Church, as well as Tim Foley, MMN’s director for Europe.
This team remains committed to Anabaptist values, a desire to be an Anabaptist witness in the United Kingdom and to providing a place of hospitality, even if it is not in the current space.
“This is a very exciting time,” Foley said. “A new location, fresh vision and a commitment to work closely with the U.K. Anabaptist Network — all the ingredients are present for new life and the next phase of the LMC.”
The trustees have decided to remain in London while seeking space that’s more accessible and adaptable.
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