Facilities
The London Mennonite Centre has a variety of rooms available for use by our guests and for hire to interested groups:
The LMC Library
The London Mennonite Centre invites pastors, students and others interested in Christian discipleship to use the resources of its theological reference library.
Anabaptist Studies
Extensive holdings in the areas of Anabaptism and Mennonite history and theology form the core of the collection. These holdings include:
- Source materials on the Radical Reformation, including writings and biographies of leaders such as Hans Denck, Conrad Grebel, Balthasar Hubmaier, Pilgram Marpeck, Thomas Muntzer, Michael Sattler and Menno Simons. Martyr's Mirror is available in the original Dutch as well as English and German versions.
- Complete sets of two journals of Anabaptist research: The Mennonite Quarterly Review (1927 to present), published by the Mennonite Historical Society in the U.S., and The Conrad Grebel Review (1983 to present).
- Contemporary works on Mennonite life and thought, including the writings of theologians such as John Howard Yoder and Gordon Kaufman; biblical scholars including Willard Swartley and Millard Lind; and sociologists such as Donald Kraybill and John A. Hostetler.
- All major titles published by Herald Press, the publishing arm of the Mennonite Church in North America.
- A selection of writings on the Amish and Hutterites.
The library also includes significant resources on topics related to Christian pacifism, peacemaking, mediation and conflict resolution.
The collection is rounded out with a representative selection of titles in biblical studies, theology, Christian life and ethics, church and mission, spirituality, and church history.
Hours and Facilities
Regular opening hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors are welcome to use the library at other times, including Saturdays, by appointment.
Centre staff are happy to assist with orientation to the holdings or advice on special projects. However, we ask that such consultations be arranged in advance to ensure that the appropriate person is available at the time of your visit.
Study Days and Retreats
The Centre also offers a prayer hut in the garden which provides private space for reflection and reading. We welcome guests who wish to combine use of the prayer hut and the library in designing their own study-retreat days.
Prayer Hut
We welcome you to LMC for part of a day, all day or several days of personal retreat.
We offer a prayer hut in our garden which can be used in conjuction with our library or your own study materials. You are also welcome to join the LMC Staff for prayers at 12:50 p.m.
There is an labyrinth adjacent to the prayer hut for use with prayer.
To reserve a time and space in the Prayer hut and/or guest room, email hosts(at)menno.org.uk or call 0845 4500 214.
Photos of Prayer Hut
Prayer hut exterior
Prayer hut interior
Guest Rooms
The LMC has two pleasant guest rooms for short-term guests. One room has a double bed, a sofa bed and a futon. The shower and toilet across the hall are shared with others on the third floor. The second guest room on the ground level has two single beds; again the shower and toilet are shared. We suggest a donation of £25-30 per night. Guests are welcome to have breakfast in our kitchen and we provide basics for breakfast: cereal, milk, bread, juice, coffee, tea. The LMC is a smoke-free environment.
Guests are welcome to use the large garden and library during their stay. Our prayer hut and chapel are available for use upon requst.
Facility Hire
Looking for a venue for your group's day away? Our chapel, library, garden and prayer hut may be just the facility you're looking for in North London, within minutes of Highgate tube station. A fully equipped kitchen is also available for self catering meals.
Chapel
Garden Patio
Library
