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
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The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Flourishing – The Flourishing Student (Part I)
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)
Testimony and Partnering with God
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
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Sanctuary – Faith, Sport and Mental Health
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
About Me: Kate
"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
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Racial Justice
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
Good Friday Service
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
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Flourishing – Toxic Positivity vs Toxic Negativity
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
Lent 2023 Resources
Throughout Lent, Leeds Sanctuary will be sharing videos which encourage different ways of practicing discipleship. The videos were inspired by “A Methodist Way of Life”, a resource which breaks down different ways Christians can live in response to God’s love. As Christians ourselves, we see the value in reflecting on the different ways we can… Continue reading Lent 2023 Resources
Leeds Sanctuary Impact Report 2021/22
We are pleased to announce that our Impact Report for the 2021/22 Connexional Year is now available to view and download. The Impact Report provides a summary of the regular communities, temporary communities and individual events we ran across the year, as well as a short summary of our digital resources. Take a look here:… Continue reading Leeds Sanctuary Impact Report 2021/22