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A Conversation with Poet and Theologian Hannah Stone
Testament speaks to poet and theologian Hannah Stone about how walking inspired her pen-name, the connections between poetry and theology and how Hannah went from teaching theology to writing poetry. Hannah Stone has published three collections of poetry, and is also...
Christians In Education and Black History Month
For today's Christians in Education podcast Tim Hobbs spoke to Liz Mitchell about her experiences as a Christian in Education and the importance of teaching black history. Liz spoke about how she became a teacher, the importance of learning about black history and how...
Poets, Prophets and Protestors: The shape of things to come?
For the 2019 Hook lecture, we were delighted to be joined by Canon Mark Oakley is Dean of St John’s College, Cambridge, who spoke on the topic of ‘Poets, Prophets & Protestors: The shape of things to come? Mark is an acclaimed speaker and writer on various issues...
What else can you do with power except misuse it?
Ian Harker, poet and editor of Strix magazine, explores the power and challenge of poetry. William Tyndale asks this question in UA Fanthorpe’s poem ‘Tyndale in Darkness’, as he struggles against the clock, under house arrest and without even a candle to see by, to...
A meeting of law and faith in Leeds
by Dr Helen Reid, Director of Leeds Church Institute At this time of year, lots of charities are publishing annual reports and holding annual general meetings, and Leeds Church Institute is no exception. It is a time to dot the i’s and cross the t’s while appreciating...
Speaking to organisations at the Seeking Refuge open day
In May of this year, the Leeds Church Institute hosted an open day for those seeking refuge, covering refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. As part of the day, there were workshops for volunteers and activists, as well as those with lived experience of seeking refuge...
“The journey, Not the destination matters…” TS Eliot
Illustrator Si Smith, talks about his process of story creation and the events that have influenced him. A few years ago I was part of a group who came together for a bit of mutual support and shared learning. Quite early on in our meet-ups, the word ‘Journey’ was...
Preach it! Understanding African Caribbean Preaching Book launch (podcast)
LCI was privileged to be joined by author Rev Dr Carol Tomlin for the launch of her book Preach it! Understanding African Caribbean Preaching. We also had reflections from Bishop Dr Delroy Hall, a gospel singer and some delicious Caribbean food. Often studies of...
The Leeds Ofrenda visits Shire Oak Primary School (podcast)
In today's podcast we hear from Jane Astrid Devane, Headteacher at Shire Oak Church of England Primary School in Headingley. As part of their multicultural arts and faiths week, they invited the Leeds Ofrenda to be at their school for the week to explore...
Chaplaincy work and inclusivity with Kay Brown (podcast)
For today's Christians In Education podcast, we spoke to Kay Brown, Chaplain at Abbey Grange Church of England Academy, about her work and how the importance of inclusivity with a special focus on LGBTQ+ pupils. The Christians in Education podcasts aim to support...