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Sabbath as Resistance

What does the Sabbath mean in Leeds? by Helen Reid Workers in the UK currently work the longest hours in Europe, take the shortest lunch breaks and enjoy the fewest public holidays, according to the TUC. It estimates that on average people work six weeks of overtime...

Faith and Work: Multi-faith Workplaces – Healthy or Hazardous?

Tuesday 17th November (National Inter-Faith Week) 6-8pm Makkah Masjid, 36 Thornville Road, Leeds, LS6 1JY. An interactive evening with food and lots of opportunity for conversation and discussion. Speakers: Dr Dilwar Hussain and Dr Helen Reid Chair: Imam Qari Asim A...

Faith and the New Politics

FAITH and the NEW POLITICS by John Battle It is increasingly obvious that the old political paradigms do not work. The debate is no longer cast in the binary terms of Left and Right but is about the relationship between techno managerialism and populism, and a new...

Hook Lecture 2015

This year’s Hook Lecture will be delivered by Revd Prof Frances Young, who will be talking about the vocation of people with severe learning disabilities, drawing on her son’s experiences and journey of faith. Tuesday 10th November 7.30pm at Leeds Minster, LS2 7DJ...

Lunchtime Conversations

Tuesday 6th October 12.30-2.30pm Who Chose the Gospels? Probing the Great Gospel Conspiracy by Charles E Hill. Session led by Steve Allen Light lunch will be provided. To book please email [email protected] or phone 0113 391 7928.  

Wild City Retreats Go WILD in the CITY

explore . expand . experiment Saturday mornings -  May 7th, June 11th and July 2nd 9.45am-1pm. Wild City Retreats in the Epicentre Rooms, Meanwood Valley Urban Farm. Take time out to stop, and to look closely at the FIRST book of God: the natural world. Wild City...

Earth Fire and Ink

Earth Fire and Ink -  A fun, interactive day exploring stories of war and saving the planet. A Free Family Day on Saturday 14th November, 11am-4pm at the Royal Armouries Leeds. www.bigbookend.co.uk      

The People's Pilgrimage: Environment Programme

LCI is running a series of events in partnership with The Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales, Justice for Peace and Christian Aid.   A full programme is available to download here

The Alphabet Club Book

The Dancing Bear Trilogy is a series of experimental films, challenging talks and theatrical performances that aim to engage different audiences in conversations and discussions about LGBTQ issues. In partnership with the Leeds Big Bookend Festival and the Leeds...