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This Racial Justice Sunday, Revd Tim Nicholls (Universities Chaplain) shares a reflection based around this year's theme of "Exodus"... "Churches Together in Britain and Ireland have designated Sunday 11th February to be this year’s Racial Justice Sunday. This year we are being given the opportunity to reflect upon the theme of Exodus and to pray… Continue reading Racial Justice Sunday
Leeds Sanctuary ended 2023 with a cracking Christmas campaign which reached over 500 people in-person and received over 800 views online. Inspired by the “Out of the Ordinary” concept shared by The Methodist Church Connexional Team, we decided to highlight what we find Out of the Ordinary in Leeds, and celebrate what’s Out of the… Continue reading Leeds Sanctuary pull off Christmas Cracker
Following the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Anna shares a reflection on what Christian Unity can bring to justice seeking "When people speak together we have more power – this is a core belief of community organising. In a lot of the work I do seeking justice, I am working to empower and enable… Continue reading Christian Unity and Justice
Leeds Craftivists are back in 2024 with a brand new campaign on Public Transport. We are partnering with Leeds Citizens and Better Buses for just that – better buses in Leeds. We want to hear your stories of why you do or don’t use the bus, your experiences of the bus and what the priorities… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists Spring 2024 Campaign: Public Transport
Ahead of this year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, our City Centre Minister, Revd David Goodall, has shared this prayer with us: Loving God, You made each of us in your image, rich in diversity, uniqueness and creativity,all shaped by your love and goodness. In our diversity we are united as your people,called to worship… Continue reading Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2024
In the final reflection of our Out of the Ordinary Christmas campaign, Green Party Councillor for Hunslet and Riverside/ South Central Leeds Ed Carlisle shares a reflection on the community in Beeston.
This week, Tim reflects on his work with students across the University of Leeds campuses, highlighting the valuable work of It's Our Day, who run the student Breakfast Club we partner on. You can find out more about It's Our Day here: It's Our Day | Promote. Prevent. Pressure. (itsourday.org.uk)
As we reflect on what we see that's Out of the Ordinary in Leeds, David shares a reflection on our city's people.
With a New Year comes a new series of Enneagram Retreat Days! In 2024, we will be hosting Enneagram Days focusing on Home, Sub-types, and Prayer & Spirituality. Images read: Enneagram Retreat: Enneagram in the Home. How can understanding the Enneagram support our closest relationships? Deepen understanding of yourself; deepen understanding of your loved ones;… Continue reading Enneagram Retreat Day: The Enneagram in the Home
Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Justice" stream, and in this episode, Anna has a conversation with Mary Brandon of Asylum Matters, Emma Temple of Leeds Craftivists, and Anne, Wan, Ali and Sithembile, campaigners with lived experience the asylum system (names have been changed). They discuss the challenges of the UK… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice – Asylum and Sanctuary