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What are the ingredients of life-giving ecumenical mission? (Podcast)
In 2018 Paul Lancaster conducted research into ecumenical mission in Leeds on behalf of the Leeds Church Institute. At the Leeds Lent Prayer Diary launch event, Paul led a workshop based on his research. Subscribe to the LCI podcast here. And read the full report on...
Experiences of Pride (podcast)
Today's podcast was recorded at our recent event A Guide To Pride, Christian Perspectives. We were joined by Sara Gillingham, Lucy Gorman and Luke Dowding who each shared their own experiences of organising a Christian presence at Pride events. Subscribe to the LCI...
What have you done today to make you feel proud? (podcast)
Revd. Anthea Colledge, Anglican Chaplain, Universities' Chaplaincy in Leeds & Lead Chaplain, University of Leeds, talks about her research into why Christians attend Pride and her own experiences of Pride events. Recorded at our recent event, A Guide To Pride,...
Poetry From In Other Words (podcast)
As part of the Leeds Lit Fest, we were joined by local artists Jade Jeffreys and Lisa Boardman to present In Other Words, a spoken word event which combines live performances of poetry and prose with abstract film. Along with Jade and Lisa, we heard performances by...
Keeping the Faith in Leeds Faith In Schools (podcast)
At our recent Leeds Christians in Education event, we were joined by Ben Lawrence, Team leader at Leeds Faith In Schools. Ben talked about Education and City Life, the challenges of sharing the gospel in schools with pupils who have very different life experiences and...
Education and City Life with Steve Palmer (podcast)
As part of our ongoing series of events and articles about Christians in Education, we spoke to Steve Palmer, Assistant Headteacher at Roundhay School about Education and City Life. Leeds Christians in Education aims to support teachers, governors, youth workers,...
Reflections on our City
By Ann Nicholl 'God is in the city, it cannot fall at the break of day, God comes to its rescue' Psalm 46:5 What sort of city is Leeds, what sort of city do we live in? It is ethnically diverse – white, Asian, black Caribbean, black African, eastern Europeans, Middle...
How can Leeds do more to tackle climate change? (podcast)
This Monday we were joined by Tom Knowland, Noel Moules and Councillor Judith Blake for our Leeds Faith Leaders Climate event. Dr. Tom Knowland is Head of Sustainable Energy & Climate Change for Leeds City Council. Tom spoke about where we are as a city in terms...
Does teaching French have anything to do with faith? (podcast)
As part of our Christians in Education series of event, Mark Roques spoke to us about what the way we teach shows us about our worldview and asks whether it is possible to teach French (or any other subject) in a way that better reflects our faith. Leeds Christians in...
How should we measure success in education? (podcast)
As part of our ongoing series of events and articles about Christians in Education, we spoke to David Pattinson from All Saints C of E Primary School, Richmond Hill about education today, and how the pressure to achieve affects their pupils. Leeds Christians in...