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Informal education on faith, justice, and creativity for the benefit of all in Leeds.

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Prophet or Provider: Soup vs Systems

Prophet or Provider: Soup vs Systems

Luke Walwyn, visual storyteller and the creative mind behind our Hook Lecture imagery, reflects on what he heard at this year's talk. Last night I sat in Leeds Minster listening to Jon Kuhrt deliver the Hook Lecture on the theme “Prophet or Provider?” He spoke about...

Honouring 150 Years of Walter Hook

Honouring 150 Years of Walter Hook

This year, along with our friends at Leeds Minster, Leeds Church Institute is celebrating 150 years of Walter Hook’s legacy in Leeds, integrating faith with social action. Serving as Vicar of Leeds in the 19th century, Hook was a passionate advocate for social reform....

Loud Racism! Silent Churches?

Loud Racism! Silent Churches?

LCI Faith and Racial Justice Lead Dwayne Hutchinson reflects on the urgent need for Christians to speak out against racism.  Yes. A lot of churches and Christians across the UK are silent, whilst the loudness of racism continues to hurt the ears, hurt the eyes, and...