WHO TELLS OURS STORIES? In this episode of the Leeds Sanctuary podcast, our Communications and Digital Lead, Emily Smith, talks to Founder and Editor of West Leeds Dispatch, John Baron. Listen to this episode to learn more about this community driven local media outlet, the changing landscape of our media, and to hear about the… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Encounter – West Leeds Dispatch
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Listen and Challenge
Emily recently wrote this blog for Network Leeds, inspired by the coverage of the 2024 General Election... The upcoming general election is predictably a source of much discussion and speculation. I don’t know about you, but I am finding it challenging to watch much of the coverage of the different parties and politicians as it… Continue reading Listen and Challenge
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Special Episode – Methodist Conference
Thank you so much for choosing to listen to The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast! In this special episode, David has a chat with Revd Dr Jonathan Hustler about the Methodist Conference. Jonathan is Secretary of the Conference, which is meeting in Leeds this month (June 2024) for the first time in 30 years, and he shares… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Special Episode – Methodist Conference
Pentecost 2024 – Inertia to Action
This Pentecost, Universities Chaplain, Revd Tim Nicholls, shares some thoughts with us on the power of the Holy Spirit in moving us from inertia to action. What are the chains, real or imaginary, which restrict you from truly living? https://youtu.be/K7OMMv6JruA If you’d like a conversation about Christianity, contact us and we’d love to chat with you.
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Sanctuary – Control
Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Sanctuary" stream, and in this episode, Emily, Sam and Anna talk about "Control" - how does our perception of what we can and can't control help or hinder us? How can we healthily develop and nurture self-control as Christians? https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/sanctuary-control/s-8Ex2dKNBoep?si=883695eb20b44552a403c54bf54e4b29&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing We mention the psychological concept… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Sanctuary – Control
The LS Summer Picnic!
PAGE EDITED 15/06/2024: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO YELLOW WEATHER WARNINGS AND FORECAST OF THUNDERSTORMS Now we're FINALLY getting into the warmer and sunnier weather, we're excited to confirm details of our Summer Picnic! Text reads: Save the Date for The LS Summer PicnicYou bring: something to sit on, and something to eat… Continue reading The LS Summer Picnic!
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
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
Sketch Walk: David Oluwale and Hibiscus Rising
We are thrilled to share the details of our first Sketch Walk in 2024, in partnership with Leeds Church Institute and Sketch Club Social. We will be meeting at our office at 43 The Calls on the evening of Monday 11 March, walking to David Oluwale Bridge and "Hibiscus Rising" to learn more about our… Continue reading Sketch Walk: David Oluwale and Hibiscus Rising
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