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What does it mean to be called friends not servants?

What does it mean to be called friends not servants?

What does it mean to be called friends not servants? Blog by Helen Reid 2023 is set to be a year of friendship for Leeds Church Institute; we have named friendship as our theme for theological reflection to be woven through a year-long programme. To get us started,...

Artist of the Month: December 2022 Meet Luke Walwyn

Artist of the Month: December 2022 Meet Luke Walwyn

Meet Luke Walwyn! Each month we welcome an artist from Leeds to show their work at Leeds Church Institute. We ask them to choose a piece of their work that fits with our mission statement ‘Learning as a Faithful City’ or create a brand new piece of art in relation to...

The Past Month with Bronagh Daly – Faith and Creativity Lead

The Past Month with Bronagh Daly – Faith and Creativity Lead

Since its founding in 1857 the mission of Leeds Church Institute has been to promote religion and education in Leeds. In fulfilment of this, LCI is committed to an understanding of ‘religion’ as ecumenical Christian mission and ‘education’ as learning for the benefit...

Seeing Asylum Exhibition – A Review from Martin Schweiger

Seeing Asylum Exhibition – A Review from Martin Schweiger

A reflective account on the Seeing Asylum exhibition at its last destination in September in Roundhay, Leeds. Seeing Asylum Exhibition – A Review from Martin Schweiger A collection of large colour photographs were displayed in Roundhay Quaker Meeting House on Thursday...