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Hook Lecture 2024: What next?
What did you learn at the Hook Lecture? We were all inspired by Richard Reddie's words, and we know this won't be a one-off learning moment. If you're looking to keep learning and build real movements for change, here are some places to start... Race for Justice -...
Revd Dr Chris Swift Appointed as New Director of Leeds Church Institute
We are delighted to announce that, following a successful recruitment process, Revd Dr Chris Swift has been appointed as Leeds Church Institute's new Director. Chris is an Anglican priest who has spent over thirty years working in community ministry and chaplaincy for...
Churches Against Racism: Six Months On
In April we started a journey of bringing Christians and Churches together to seek racial justice in Leeds. This ecumenical gathering was the first of its kind in the city, and we were all inspired by what was said in our panel discussion, the creative spoken word...
Update to LCI Members
The following update was sent to LCI members in July 2024 On behalf of the Council (Board of Trustees) I would like to update you on developments at LCI. Recruitment for a successor to Dr Helen Reid, as Director of LCI, continues to be a priority. We are...
Election Day 2024: My vote of faith for a culture of belonging
Faith and Creativity Lead Bronagh Daly reflects on casting her vote for the common good today Today is polling day, and as I prepare to cast my vote in the general election I pray and reflect on the brave women who campaigned and sacrificed so much through their...
The Ripples of Pentecost
Faith at the Margins lead Paul Coleman reflects on the disrupting power of the Holy Spirit. The other week I went for a walk along the canal from Rodley. It was an almost iconic scene, blue skies, the fields and trees stretching into the distance, a few people jogging...
“The poor you shall always have with you”: Church and the sins of social action
Faith at the Margins lead Paul Coleman reflects on our call to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice. A recent report by the Joseph Rowntree foundation highlights the deepening levels of poverty in Britain, which are now approaching levels seen prior to the...
Leeds Reflections: Compassion from Good Friday to Easter
The Leeds Lent Prayer Diary this year focused on where we see compassion in Leeds. The diary featured two rich reflections that we'd hate for you to miss. Read Joseph Cortis and Paul Coleman's thoughts on the brutality of Good Friday and our encounter with the risen...
Beacons of Hope: How are Leeds churches sharing good news in their communities?
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...
Wisdom Calls: Learning from the beauty of nature in Holbeck
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...