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World Meditation Day

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 Emily Smith

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

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Everyday Sacrament

May 9, 2022April 5, 2023 Emily Smith

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

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Cultivating Gratitude

April 21, 2022April 7, 2022 Sam Havis

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

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A sensory meditation for weariness

March 14, 2022March 23, 2022 Emily Smith

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

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Saturday Sanctuary

March 4, 2022April 21, 2022 Emily Smith

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

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Art as an Act of Love

February 25, 2022February 24, 2022 Anna Bland

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

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Love

February 22, 2022February 17, 2022 wp-leedssanctuaryorguk

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

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Journaling – Love

February 18, 2022February 17, 2022 Emily Smith

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

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11 ways to Care for others

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 Emily Smith

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

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Racial Justice Sunday

February 13, 2022February 3, 2022 Emily Smith

This sermon was taken from the Churches Together in Britain and Ireland Resource Pack for Racial Justice Sunday, and our thanks go to all of the individuals and churches who collaborated on this fantastic resource. We are all one in Christ, or are we? (Ephesians 2:19-22)Revd Mandy Ralph, Minister, Church of Scotland In life, if… Continue reading Racial Justice Sunday