Oct 19, 2015 | Blog, Books, christian, Lunchtime Conversations
A journey of faith in the face of severe learning disability by Frances Young. Tuesday 1st December 12.30-14.30. Session led by Dr Helen Reid. A light lunch will be provided, please book (for catering purposes) email [email protected] or phone 0113 391...
Oct 8, 2015 | Blog, Books, christian, Lunchtime Conversations
Who Chose the Gospels? We asked the question in order to probe the ‘Great Gospel Conspiracy’. There is a school of thought, which we see in popular culture by such things as the The Da Vinci Code but supported by some academics such as Elaine Pagels, William...
Oct 3, 2015 | Blog, discussion
In a fantastic talk by Ruth Valerio of A Rocha, we were given an excellent Biblical basis for caring better for our world. We were then asked to consider what we can do to make intention into reality. Here are a few ideas to get you going in the morning…. Go outside....
Sep 24, 2015 | Blog, christian, Courses, leeds
“Entering the Cloister of Creation” by Pippa Woodhams It was a cold, grey, damp morning in June. A Wild City Retreat group had come together to enjoy summertime and discover new insights about ourselves, God and the natural world. The picnic didn’t happen, we stayed...
Sep 22, 2015 | Blog, christian
What does the Sabbath mean in Leeds? by Helen Reid Workers in the UK currently work the longest hours in Europe, take the shortest lunch breaks and enjoy the fewest public holidays, according to the TUC. It estimates that on average people work six weeks of overtime...
Sep 22, 2015 | Blog, discussion, Event
Tuesday 17th November (National Inter-Faith Week) 6-8pm Makkah Masjid, 36 Thornville Road, Leeds, LS6 1JY. An interactive evening with food and lots of opportunity for conversation and discussion. Speakers: Dr Dilwar Hussain and Dr Helen Reid Chair: Imam Qari Asim A...