Who Chose the Gospels?

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...

Looking after creation… 6 things to do before breakfast

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....

Entering the Cloister of Creation

“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...

Sabbath as Resistance

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...