There are almost 10,000 Methodist members in the Leeds District, and they belong to 148 local churches, grouped into 18 circuits. The District Chair, the Revd Liz Smith , chairs the District Synod and oversees the life of the District. |
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Mission-Shaped MinistryOver 50 people have already attended msm courses organised jointly by the Leeds District and the Ripon and Leeds Diocese. Plans are being made for a third course, this time based at Gracious Street in Knaresborough.
Ordination in the DistrictA rare opportunity to attend an ordination service within the District will happen in August. The Revd Graeme Dutton, who ministers at Alwoodley Park, Moortown and Shadwell in the Leeds North East Circuit, was unable to attend his ordination service during the Methodist Conference because his wife contracted an infection and had to return to hospital after giving birth to a daughter a few days before Conference. Graeme was received into Full Connexion in his absence. The ordination service, at 4.30 pm on Sunday, 15th August, at Lidgett Park Methodist Church, will be led by the Revd David Gamble, Ex-President of Conference. Leeds District Women’s Network Summer Festival
The service also included the induction of the new Leeds District President, Mrs Mollie Jefferson from Wakefield, and the Vice President, Mrs Christine Baker from Harrogate. Photo: (Click on it to enlarge it) - left to right: Mrs Christine Baker (Vice President), Mrs Mollie Jefferson (President), Ms Gillian Pengelly (Connexional President) and Mrs Anne Cooper (retiring District President) The District Women's Network Programme for 2010 to 2011 has now been published. Stand by Your Zimmers—and They're Off!On 15th July Residents and Friends at Moor Allerton Care Centre hope to complete a relay half marathon to raise funds in support of the Methodist Homes for the Aged South Leeds Multi-Faith Housing with Care Project. Between them, they'll be completing a total of over 300 laps of the garden, some unaided, some with stick or zimmer, others will be pushed in wheelchairs. Some will contribute one or two laps, others significantly more. About South Leeds Project MHA is developing a scheme of apartments with a range of facilities for up to 90 local older people from the Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Jewish and Sikh faiths and the wider Community. The building is currently under construction and will begin to take in residents in January/February 2011. MHA has received £3.3million grant funding with the support of Leeds City Council, whilst total development costs of £6million are anticipated. This cost is significantly higher than MHA would normally expect to spend on such a development because of the extra and special features they hope to include so that the Project can truly meet the needs of a multi-faith community. The additional facilities required include:
MHA have committed to some of these additional capital costs and are proceeding with the multi-faith aspects of this unique and ground breaking Project. To realise the full vision, further monies are needed. They have therefore launched the South Leeds Appeal to raise £750,000. To make a donation, click on www.justgiving.com/MoorAllertonMarathon Don’t forget to gift aid it. May 10th 2010 Creative OpportunityThe Worship & Spirituality Forum would like to produce a resource booklet for the District. Contents would include prayers, poems and meditations on the key issues of mission, discipleship, challenge and change, healing and safeguarding (300 words max). There will be a section on places (for retreats or inspiration) and people (for help and guidance).
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The Revd Leslie Holmes (pictured on the right) led a circuit service of Holy Communion at Guiseley Methodist Church to celebrate 50 years since his ordination. Leslie's brother, the Revd Stuart Holmes (pictured left), who had been ordained ordained on the same day, took part in the service to celebrate over 100 years of ministry.
Another minister celebrating his 50th year is the Revd Dr George Lovell, who conducted a Holy Communion service on 4th July at Lidgett Park Methodist Church, where he and his wife Molly regularly worship. 