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Windows of Opportunity Resource – Schools of Sanctuary Leeds
Schools of Sanctuary have produced a new resource for Church of England Primary Schools Key Stage 2 called Windows of Opportunity. It is designed to raise awareness of what it means to be a refugee and to find yourself in a new country after often countless...
Research Brief Ecumenical Landscape of Leeds
Research Brief Ecumenical Landscape of Leeds 2023
February 2023 – Artist of the Month
Local artists Andy Cahill and Clifford Stead unveiled their artwork for our February ‘Artist of the Month’ exhibition here at Leeds Church Institute on Friday 3rd February. Staff were able to spend time with the artists as they discussed the idea behind their works...
Praying for Unity amidst Injustice: A reflection on the Leeds Church Institute Commissioning Service.
By Paul Coleman The commissioning service took place at Leeds Minster, led by Rev Canon Paul Maybury, the Rector of Leeds City, with a reflection by John Battle and music led by the Voices of Praise Gospel Choir. To see the service, click THIS LINK. Staff adapted the...
Marketing and Communications Manager
Marketing and Communications Manager at Leeds Church Institute Hours: 22.5 hours per week Salary: £33 000 – 36 000 pro rata (depending on experience) ‘Learning for a faithful city’ is at the heart of our vision and mission at Leeds Church Institute. The role of...
Hospitality in the Midst of Hostility
A reflection on the recent ‘Knowing the Ground’ event encouraging dialogue on Care, Public Safety and Policing the Inner City by Faith and Racial Justice Lead, Dwayne Hutchinson Isn’t it great when the community stand together? Well, that truly happened at the Knowing...
Introducing Paul Coleman, Faith at the Margins Lead
Working in Faith at the Margins. Hi, I’m Paul Coleman, the Faith at the Margins Lead at Leeds Church Institute. I thought I should take this opportunity to tell you a little about myself and my new role. Prior to joining LCI I worked as the Mission and Ministry...
January artist of the month: Rachael Loftus photograph ‘Oluwale and Leeds’
‘Oluwale and Leeds’ is a photograph taken by local resident Rachael Loftus and featured in this month’s Artist of the Month review at Leeds Church Institute. Every month local residents, craft makers and artists alike are invited...
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
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...