this one of those myths like the Yeti or the Loch Ness Monster or is there some truth to the rumour? If there are Mennonites in Liverpool it would be appropriate. The last time Menno's folk passed through the port in any numbers was on their way to North America from Russia more than a hundred years ago. If you've heard anything about the Liverpool connection I would love to hear from you.
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Mennonites in Liverpool?
As far as I know there are only two Mennonite Churches in Britain: at Wood Green in London and a Portugese speaking congregation in Eastbourne. However, for years now I've been hearing tales of an African Mennonite fellowship in Liverpool. Is
this one of those myths like the Yeti or the Loch Ness Monster or is there some truth to the rumour? If there are Mennonites in Liverpool it would be appropriate. The last time Menno's folk passed through the port in any numbers was on their way to North America from Russia more than a hundred years ago. If you've heard anything about the Liverpool connection I would love to hear from you.
this one of those myths like the Yeti or the Loch Ness Monster or is there some truth to the rumour? If there are Mennonites in Liverpool it would be appropriate. The last time Menno's folk passed through the port in any numbers was on their way to North America from Russia more than a hundred years ago. If you've heard anything about the Liverpool connection I would love to hear from you.
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http://liverpoolol.co.uk/geographic_area/Mennonite_Mission_1520.html
Funny, here in Australia rumours float around of Mennonite churches too. There's only one that's been substantiated; others we only know people who know people who've been there or spoken to a member.
Great site, btw.
Thanks Nathan,
I'm just about to blog on a book launch I went to in London on Saturday. The book tells stories from the Congolese diaspora in Britain. I don't know for certain that there are Congolese Mennonites amongst them but, given that the Mennonite Church in the Congo is the second largest in the world I would be surprised if there weren't. I've asked a few people to make some enquiries for me.
Phil
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