Tanya Short

My name is Rev Tanya Short and I'm stationed in the Leeds North & East Methodist Circuit, serving as the Circuit Superintendent and am minister at Alwoodley Park, Shadwell and Lidgett Park Methodist Churches , where I lead all kinds of different worship to all ages in different settings, and go into schools, hospitals and nursing homes. I enjoy leading and enabling those around me so that we can serve the Lord, be his witness in our communities and meeting people in all circumstances and in all opportunities, sharing God's love and grace.

I have lived for the past 39 years in Yorkshire, though you will soon tell from my accent that I'm from 'down South'! I grew up in and around Oxfordshire .After studying Social Work at college, I worked for the National Children's Home. In 1986 I moved north and began working for Bradford Social services with families in crisis. After having my own children, I re-trained as a counsellor and for 12 years I had my own counselling practice .In 2011 I had a call to become a minister and with much prayer and support from my children and good friends I answered God's call.

After training at York St John university, I initially served in the Ryedale Circuit in the Yorkshire North and East district, before moving to Leeds North and East.So this is me .... a single mum, of two married grown up children, Dan who is 33 and Lu, who is 31. In my spare time I love to paint and sew!

As I serve in Leeds North & East Methodist Circuit, I place my trust in God, knowing that He is good, that his guiding hand will hold me firm, serving Him and you to the best of my abilities. If I haven't met you yet, please come along to one of the churches, whether it is to worship, a coffee morning or concert or even Messy Church or Teddy Praise – you will be very welcomed – it will be good to meet you!

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