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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
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?
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...
LCI Staffing Update
A message from Chris Swift about LCI Staffing: As you know, LCI has a small staff team to deliver the charity’s work and I want to let you know that after 3 years working as our Faith and Racial Justice Lead, Dwayne Hutchinson has decided to leave LCI in October....
Interculturalism, Faith and Racial Justice in Leeds
Why we have decided to talk about Interculturalism, Faith and Racial Justice in Leeds Dwayne Hutchinson, Faith and Racial Justice Lead at Leeds Church Institute, reflects on our upcoming event which puts Faith, Racial Justice, and Interculturalism in dialogue with...
Reclaiming Histories: Slavery, Race and the Churches
Kathy Shaw from SPARK Social Justice reflects on the Reclaiming Histories day conference, hosted on 5th June 2025 by Leeds Church Institute and USPG. This reflection was originally published on the Diocese of Leeds Justice and Peace Commission website. Aims: The...
The In-Between Spaces: Art as lament, protest, and hope
In April 2025, at the start of the Art Theology Festival, LCI worked with glass artist Linda Baines and philosophical theologian Dr Tasia Scrutton to host a day retreat for women in ministry. The day drew on Yinka Shobinare's sculpture Hibiscus Rising, and the legacy...
Gospel Streets: An Urban Pilgrimage in Leeds for Lent
On 3 April the Revd Jon Swales, MBE, led 36 people on a 4 hours pilgrimage walk through the streets of Leeds. Seven stations of reflection were held, drawing on the Passion narrative of Mark’s Gospel. Organised by the Lighthouse Community, and supported by Leeds...
The Wisdom of Inclusive Growth: How can art help us dream of a better future?
Faith and Creativity Lead Bronagh Daly reflects on inclusive growth and marginalisation in Leeds, as we begin the journey of Lent. What does 'Inclusive Growth' in Leeds mean to you, your church, your work or your business? For the last few years, I have been...
Racial Justice Sunday 2025
Sunday 9th February 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Racial Justice Sunday. This tradition was started by the Methodist Church in 1995, following the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993. It's an opportunity for churches and Christians from all backgrounds and...