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Scroll down to find the second half of Sam's conversation with Becky Hall, a leadership and life coach, and author of the book, "The Art of Enough". https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/sanctuary-the-art-of-enough-ii You can learn more about Becky’s work at her website: presence.uk.net In life and faith, we value and appreciate different perspectives, and encourage you to consider what your… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Flourishing – The Art of Enough Part II
In the latest episode of our "Flourishing" podcast, Sam talks to Becky Hall, a leadership and life coach, and author of the book "The Art of Enough". You can learn more about Becky's work at her website: presence.uk.net In this first part of their conversation, Sam and Becky discuss the connections between community, activism, and self-acceptance… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Flourishing – The Art of Enough Part I
David's conversation this month was with Rt Revd Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall in the Diocese of Leeds. Bishop Arun shares some of his story of coming to Christianity, and they have an open discussion about uncomfortable encounters in the church - from calling out injustice and speaking truth to those in power, to experiences… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Encounter – Encounter and Faith
In this episode of our "Flourishing" stream, Sam talks to Fabienne Vailes, an expert on wellbeing in education. In this first half of their discussion, they talk about what flourishing really looks like, and ask who are we in this garden called life? https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/flourishing-the-flourishing-student-part-i?si=d9c3bc30d5ee4c95b5ae7843949d6af3&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing You can learn more about Fabienne's work and access free resources… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Flourishing – The Flourishing Student (Part I)
This blog was originally written for Network Leeds. The world is in complete turmoil in 2023 – in the UK alone, we have moved out of a 2-year global pandemic and into a Cost of Living Crisis. The war in Ukraine continues, as does conflict in many other parts of the world, and we are… Continue reading Testimony and Partnering with God
In this episode, Emily is joined by Warren Evans, CEO of Sports Chaplaincy UK. They discuss the place of sport and the church in people's lives, the role of chaplaincy in sporting environments and how valuable chaplaincy support is to sportspeople whose mental health is being challenged. In May 2023, Warren will be undertaking The… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Sanctuary – Faith, Sport and Mental Health
"Hi, I’m Kate Spooner and I am delighted to be facilitating Monday Mindfulness for Leeds Sanctuary. I qualified as a Mindfulness teacher several years ago and have enjoyed the opportunity since then to teach MBCT Mindfulness courses both in the NHS and in the recovery college, and drop-in sessions for NHS staff. I find it helps to… Continue reading About Me: Kate
In this episode of the "Justice" stream, Anna was joined by Dwayne Hutchinson, Faith and Racial Justice Lead at Leeds Church Institute. https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/justice-racial-justice?si=1fb5110cbc474110bd73d2977919a018&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing If you have been moved by this conversation, consider supporting Leeds Asylum Seekers' Support Network (LASSN) by volunteering your time. You could also write to your local MP, perhaps using these facts… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Racial Justice
Leeds Sanctuary are delighted to be co-hosting a Good Friday Service on 07 April with Leeds Cathedral, Holy Trinity Boar Lane, Leeds Minster, The Salvation Army and St George's Leeds. The service will begin at 12.15pm and will be an opportunity for worship, with refreshments available after the service in the courtyard of St John's… Continue reading Good Friday Service
This month's "Flourishing" stream is on the topics of Toxic Positivity and Toxic Negativity. It's often acknowledged that these attitudes can be harmful, but where do they begin, and how do we break the thought habit? https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/flourishing-toxic-positivity-vs-toxic-negativity?si=3bf50536a9904abfb1d53866e75f5dab&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing