A City Centre project focusing on Wellbeing, Activism and Discipleship.
When I was asked to write a blog about Peace, I just had to laugh at the irony. Peace is not a word easily associated with me. I have a chaotic noisy mind with a thousand thoughts running through it at any one time. I’ve spent my adult life raising four children, running a household,… Continue reading Peace and Wellbeing
We are really pleased to have recorded this new meditation for World Meditation Day. Explore the value of meditation, taking the opportunity to be still and enjoy a short visualisation. https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/world-meditation-day/s-I6sBd6mRSLI?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Photo by Opollo Photography on Unsplash If you enjoyed this meditation, we would love to welcome you to Monday Mindfulness; a weekly opportunity to pause, every Monday… Continue reading World Meditation Day
Leeds Sanctuary are delighted to announce we are releasing a book! “Everyday Sacrament” is a collection of meditations and images written and curated by local artist, Shaeron Caton Rose, and commissioned by Leeds Sanctuary. The meditations were originally written in response to the Covid19 pandemic, as we aimed to support people with their wellbeing, and… Continue reading Everyday Sacrament
Our Wellbeing Practitioner, Sam, shares some thoughts with us on Cultivating Gratitude... At the time of writing, it's two weeks since my boiler broke down. I write this huddled in front of a small fan heater, wrapped in a blanket. It’s been a challenging couple of weeks for my family and with no date yet… Continue reading Cultivating Gratitude
Many of us find it easier to process our thoughts if our hands are occupied; if we have something physical to ground us and focus us in the moment we're in, keeping us on task. Our theme at Leeds Sanctuary this month is "Weariness", but naming what we're struggling with internally can be very difficult;… Continue reading A sensory meditation for weariness
We are really pleased to be able to offer Saturday Sanctuary on 19 March from 9.30am to 12pm. We’ll be turning The Glass Box at Leeds Dock into a relaxed space to start your weekend, where you can meet with other members of the Dock community over tea, coffee and pastries. There’ll be newspapers, board… Continue reading Saturday Sanctuary
This month our theme is Love. I believe art is an act of love; through the giving of art, the creation of art and images created; images of hope and imagination. I was given this picture by a dear friend for Christmas this year. When Emily asked me to write about art and love I… Continue reading Art as an Act of Love
God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. (1 John 4:16b) A week or so ago I was on my way home and I called at a local shop for some bread and milk. It was the evening before Valentine’s day and most of the other… Continue reading Love
This month’s journaling prompt was inspired by the idea that when we love and care for each other – be that with our time, words, physical touch, gifts or support – we create something beautiful which can be seen from the outside. We are aiming to create a flower, and how in-depth you do this… Continue reading Journaling – Love
Our theme this month at Leeds Sanctuary is “Love”, which is often expressed through the Care we show to others. Caring for ourselves and for those in our families and communities is another element of the Methodist Way of Life , and is such a big part of our calling as Christians (read more here).… Continue reading 11 ways to Care for others