A City Centre project focusing on Wellbeing, Activism and Discipleship.
In this episode of our podcast, David talks to Ross Maloney, CEO of Ramblers, about Encounter and The Great Outdoors. They discuss the different encounters which can be found through being outside, how spirituality can be practiced and nurtured outside, and how valuable time outdoors is for breaking up the work day. Thanks so much… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Encounter and The Great Outdoors
Following the popularity of our course and retreat day in 2022, we are delighted to announce that we’ll be hosting a “Growing with the Enneagram” retreat day in early February. Led by Revd Jude Smith, the day offers participants the opportunity to learn and reflect on growing with the Enneagram, deepening your understanding of yourself… Continue reading Growing with the Enneagram
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a “walk and sketch” session at Leeds Dock this February with our friends at Leeds Church Institute, which will be led by Leeds based artists Clifford and Yusef from Sketch Club Social. We will meet at the main entrance of the Royal Armouries at 5:30pm… Continue reading Night Vision
Leeds Sanctuary are delighted to be running their unique Wellbeing Course in January 2023. We’ll be creating a space for reflection and discussion where all who attend can consider what good wellbeing could look like them for them. The 4-week course will begin on Thursday 19 January on the topic of “Mind-Body-Spirit: Healthy Foundations”, with… Continue reading Wellbeing Course
Following the relaunch of our podcast based on each of our core values, we're pleased to release the first in our "Flourishing" stream. This stream is hosted by Sam, our Wellbeing Practitioner, who discusses Wellbeing in the Winter with Anna and Emily. https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/flourishing-winter-wellbeing?si=d669679ccccf444b86700cd0ef3b8a7a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing We hope you enjoy listening - let us know what you think!… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Flourishing – Winter Wellbeing
Most of us remember that first day at secondary school. We’d grown up through the primary classes to finally reach "top billing". We knew our way around that little school like the backs of our hands. We knew all the teachers like our own families. The kids were all recognised by sight if not name and everyone knew us. But… Continue reading Transition and Wellbeing
When did you last walk in a park? Sit in a garden? Venture out for a ramble in the countryside? What was the effect it had on you? We all instinctively know that being in nature is beneficial for us, but do we know why? Well, even scientists aren’t entirely sure why green spaces are so important for our mental… Continue reading Creation and Wellbeing
This month's meditation is based on our July 2022 theme of "Creation". Our aim is to give you the opportunity to ponder your connection to the natural world. Can you relate to the idea of nature giving a sense of connection and refreshment? https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/creation Image by James Genchi on Unsplash. Music is Relaxing Piano Music… Continue reading Creation Meditation
This beautiful artwork lives on the wall as you walk into the office we share with Leeds Church Institute at 43 The Calls. It was made by Shaeron Caton Rose, who wrote the meditations and curated/ contributed the artwork for our book, Everyday Sacrament. Praying Hands by Shaeron Caton Rose For many of us, the… Continue reading Identity – A Visual Prayer Prompt
This month's Leeds Sanctuary podcast meditation was written on our theme of "Identity". Take 12 minutes to pause and ask how you define yourself, and how you feel about the labels you give yourself. https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/identity?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing If listening to this podcast raises something that you'd like to talk through with someone, below is some information about… Continue reading Identity Meditation