Mar 21, 2024 | Uncategorised
What does it mean for our churches to be Beacons of Hope in our communities? This was one of the questions that emerged from the East Leeds Gathers Soup lunch earlier this month. As part of the day, we heard the origin stories of two churches in East Leeds, of the...
Mar 7, 2024 | Uncategorised
Walking in nature and reflecting on scripture are familiar to many Christians for whom pilgrimage is a way of leaving the noise of the city behind, a witness to the wonder of creation. Over eight weeks, local artist Janet Freckleton and Faith and Creativity lead...
Feb 29, 2024 | Blog, Books
Leeds Church Institute is proud to support partners around the city who share our commitment to learning for the benefit of all. Our partnership with Leeds Lit Fest has grown and developed over the past few years, and now we’re proud that LCI Faith and...
Jan 11, 2024 | Uncategorised
As Lent approaches, many people consider fasting or giving up on coffee, alcohol or chocolate. I find myself reminded of Isaiah 58:6-7. “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the...