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The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Sanctuary – Inclusive Language

In this week's episode, Emily talks to our Universities Chaplain, Revd Tim Nicholls, and Fiona Fidgin from the Communications Team of the Methodist Church about Inclusive Language. They ask, how can the language we use in reference to God help or hinder our understanding of God? https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/sanctuary-march-2024/s-bb7FuYqaSs3?si=a62137e066a24bb4aa04bd0e20554732&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing This podcast will become available from Thursday 04… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Sanctuary – Inclusive Language

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The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast – Encounter: Encounters in Community Organising

Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Encounter" stream, and in this episode, David sits down with Becky Howcroft, a Community Organiser with Citizens UK, and Anna Bland, our Team Leader who is also the Co-Chair of Citizens in Leeds. Becky and Anna share what they love about community organising, the intersection… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast – Encounter: Encounters in Community Organising

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Sharing Good News

In this blog, Emily discusses why it's important to share our successes and challenges as Christians and Churches... Since returning to work after Christmas, much of my work has been reflecting on activities from 2023, while planning and envisioning 2024. We have some really exciting projects, gatherings and events coming up at Leeds Sanctuary, and… Continue reading Sharing Good News

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Good Friday Service 2024

Leeds Sanctuary are delighted to once again be co-hosting a Good Friday Service on 29 March with Leeds Cathedral, Holy Trinity Boar Lane, Leeds Minster, The Salvation Army and St George’s Leeds. The service will begin at 12.15pm in Dortmund Square (outside the St John's Centre) and will be an opportunity for worship, with refreshments… Continue reading Good Friday Service 2024

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Communities cross paths to inspire joy and justice

Leeds Sanctuary were privileged to gather justice-seekers from across Leeds on 08 February as the first step towards building a community for anyone with a vision for a city of flourishing people, and the desire to take action. Guests included local councillors, and representatives from local student activist unions, local charities and local community organisations,… Continue reading Communities cross paths to inspire joy and justice

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The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Encounters through Sketching

Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! In this episode of our "Encounter" stream, David sits down with Anna Bland, our Team Leader, and Yusef from Sketch Club Social to talk about Encounters through Sketching. They discuss viewing things from different perspectives, "flow state", and the value of learning our places' histories. https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/encounter-encounters-through-sketching/s-4Tlg9MPiNGC?si=d5f34fe046f64ee08bde8674c04c135b&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing You can find… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Encounters through Sketching

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Leeds Sanctuary pull off Christmas Cracker

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

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2024

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