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Hospitality and Sanctuary for All
This resource, written by Inderjit Bhogal, offers prompts for conversation and reflection on the theme of hospitality and sanctuary. Though people of different backgrounds are involved in the work of hospitality and sanctuary, this is a resource produced for Churches....
Retreat on the Streets-Bookings are now closed, new dates to be announced
Many of us claim to know our city well, particularly the centre. We go there daily to work or study, perhaps weekly for shopping, entertainment or to meet friends. But all these activities bring a sense of purpose and we are in the city for a reason, possibly...
The trees of the field don't always clap gently
In January's Wild City Retreat we were thrown into the wild force of the wind. None of us chose to stay out for more than a short while. It was far more comfortable to remain inside sipping hot spiced apple juice while learning about the old tradition of wassailing:...
African Christianity Rising-Stories from Ghana
Documentary film screening and panel discussion. What does Christianity's explosive growth in Africa mean for the world, the Church and us? Monday 23rd February 4.15-6.30pm at the Baines Wing SR (4.12), The University of Leeds.
Are you Saying NO to the Culture of Now? And should you?
Join us to explore what Sabbath can mean in Leeds. Thursday 12th February, 6pm at LCI. Refreshments provided. To book, please email [email protected] or phone 0113...
Faith in Dark Places
JESUS WERE A NORTHERNER People from Yorkshire have a reputation for being direct, honest, straight-talking, and strong minded. They don’t scare easily. Yorkshire folk, and many others who have chosen to live here, tend to call a spade a spade. Maybe that’s why not...
Holocaust Memorial
Holocaust Memorial and future intentions: Opportunities for Christian leaders. 12-4pm on Wednesday 4th February 2015 at Leeds Church Institute. Join us for the afternoon to reflect on Holocaust Memorial and what it means for Christian and Jews today. We will be...
Cake, Coffee and Conversation
Join us at our next Cake,Coffee and Conversation, Thursday 15th September, 10.00am-12.00pm. In aid of Macmillan Nurses.
Are you saying no to the culture of now? Should you?
Are you working long hours, food shopping for the family on your lunch break, scheduling sports and leisure activities for any free time, looking to upgrade your technology, car, life? Our culture of ‘do it now’ ‘work for more’ ‘make it better’ seems thoroughly...
Thoughts on the 2014 Hook lecture from Sara Maitland
Thoughts on the 2014 Hook lecture from Sara Maitland Stroma McDermott Her theme was derived from placard slogans during the textile strikes in Lawrence. Massachusetts in 1912, eventually named ‘the bread and roses strikes’ by socialist union organizer Rose...