MMHS makes a splash at Leeds Dock

Last Updated: July 8, 2024 This post was written by Clive Price
Two Methodist ministers visit the MMHS stand at the 2024 Methodist Conference in Leeds. They are both wearing cowboy-style hats.
Some ministers just have great hats!
Three women visit the MMHS stand at the 2024 Methodist Conference in Leeds. They all have links with Africa.
Resident Joy Murphy (centre) with South African delegates
The latest design for the MMHS exhibition stand at the 2024 Methodist Conference in Leeds.
The spectacular new stand!
Three church representatives visit the MMHS stand at the 2024 Methodist Conference. They are also friends of MMHS residents.
Friends of residents say hello
A colourful narrowboat on the canal in Leeds, near the venue for the 2024 Methodist Conference.
Plenty of life and colour on the canal
MMHS resident Revd John Simms visits the MMHS stand at the 2024 Methodist Conference. John hosts a music show on internet radio.
Podcaster Revd John Simms is an MMHS resident
Three delegates at the 2024 Methodist Conference enjoy reading copies of the MMHS newsletter, Roof 'n' Roots.
Delegates enjoyed our newsletter!
Panoramic view of Leeds Dock, where the venue was located for the 2024 Methodist Conference.
The mighty Leeds Dock, with Royal Armouries on the left

Scores of attendees visited the spectacular new MMHS stand at the 2024 Methodist Conference, held at Royal Armouries in Leeds Dock this summer.

‘Your future home could be with us at MMHS,’ said the stand’s slogan. ‘We’ve housed retiring ministers for more than 75 years. Let’s start a conversation.’ Of course, people took us up on it – and stopped for some chat and cheer.

Visitors to the MMHS display included residents, friends and relatives of residents, delegates who simply wanted to say how much they appreciated the work of MMHS – and others wanting to find out more about us.

Many enquirers received free copies of Roof ‘n’ Roots

Many enquirers helped themselves to free copies of a special Conference edition of the MMHS newsletter Roof ‘n’ Roots, which carries some of the residents’ stories featured over recent years.

People had only good reports about MMHS. They were grateful that either they – or people they knew – had found a home with MMHS and were happy with the service.

MMHS gave cards to the nearly 30 ordinands at this year’s Conference, congratulating them on the start of their new ministry. (Photos by Clive Price show just some of the visitors to the MMHS stand – and the stunning backdrop of Leeds Dock)