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...
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...