The In-Between Spaces: Art as lament, protest, and hope

The In-Between Spaces: Art as lament, protest, and hope

May 9, 2025 | Blog

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...
Gospel Streets: An Urban Pilgrimage in Leeds for Lent

Gospel Streets: An Urban Pilgrimage in Leeds for Lent

Apr 8, 2025 | Blog

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...
Racial Justice Sunday 2025

Racial Justice Sunday 2025

Jan 21, 2025 | Blog

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...