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“That You May Be Healed”: How can we repent from the sin of racism?
Faith and Racial Justice Lead Dwayne Hutchinson's thoughts on the sin of racism, and how we can move towards repentance In 2023, we hosted meetings with Church leaders to prepare for our Churches Against Racism event in April 2024. In those meetings I heard...
Not Just For Christmas: The season for charity and the cry for justice
Faith at the Margins Lead Paul Coleman reflects on the season of giving, the causes of poverty, and the biblical call to build a just society Every day when I come through door to the LCI office, I see a piece of artwork, the Bagman of Bagley, a triptych by...
Christian Mechanics: Chris Swift’s reflections on LCI’s past and future
This reflection was posted on Chris Swift's blog, at the end of his first week at Leeds Church Institute. He explores Hook's legacy, and how we meet the challenges of the city today. When I left my previous employment I had no idea what would come next. One of...
Ribbons of Wisdom: Reflections by Four Leeds Women of Faith
Bronagh Daly reflects on her visit to Ribbons, the new sculpture outside Leeds Playhouse As the Faith and Creativity Lead at Leeds Church Institute, my role is to utilise the fine arts to support theological dialogue here in our city on some of the hardest to talk...
Beyond Inclusion: Seeking connection and community this Disability History Month
The 14th November to 20th December 2024 is UK Disability History Month. This year the focus for awareness is 'Disability, Livelihood and Employment'. Creating spaces for work and for rest where Disabled people can be fully themselves, and fully participate in life...
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...