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A Conversation with Poet and Theologian Hannah Stone
October 25, 2019 09:46Testament speaks to poet and theologian Hannah Stone about how walking inspired her pen-name, the connections between poetry and theology and how Hannah went from teaching theology to writing poetry. Hannah Stone has published three collections of poetry, and is also published in many journals and anthologies including the Beautiful Dragons publication Noble Dissent, which […]
Christians In Education and Black History Month
October 19, 2019 07:15For today’s Christians in Education podcast Tim Hobbs spoke to Liz Mitchell about her experiences as a Christian in Education and the importance of teaching black history. Liz spoke about how she became a teacher, the importance of learning about black history and how she was inspired by her Aunt Constance Baker Motley (pictured), the […]
Poets, Prophets and Protestors: The shape of things to come?
October 11, 2019 15:43For the 2019 Hook lecture, we were delighted to be joined by Canon Mark Oakley is Dean of St John’s College, Cambridge, who spoke on the topic of ‘Poets, Prophets & Protestors: The shape of things to come? Mark is an acclaimed speaker and writer on various issues including poetry, literature, spirituality and human rights. […]
Speaking to organisations at the Seeking Refuge open day
August 31, 2019 07:45In May of this year, the Leeds Church Institute hosted an open day for those seeking refuge, covering refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. As part of the day, there were workshops for volunteers and activists, as well as those with lived experience of seeking refuge and a market place to meet and share about their […]
Preach it! Understanding African Caribbean Preaching Book launch (podcast)
August 03, 2019 07:15LCI was privileged to be joined by author Rev Dr Carol Tomlin for the launch of her book Preach it! Understanding African Caribbean Preaching. We also had reflections from Bishop Dr Delroy Hall, a gospel singer and some delicious Caribbean food. Often studies of preaching and preaching style focus almost exclusively on a western eurocentric […]
The Leeds Ofrenda visits Shire Oak Primary School (podcast)
July 27, 2019 07:15In today’s podcast we hear from Jane Astrid Devane, Headteacher at Shire Oak Church of England Primary School in Headingley. As part of their multicultural arts and faiths week, they invited the Leeds Ofrenda to be at their school for the week to explore Mexican traditions around Day of the Dead, and remembering people who have died. https://lcileeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Shire-Oak-Ofrenda.mp3
Chaplaincy work and inclusivity with Kay Brown (podcast)
July 13, 2019 07:15For today’s Christians In Education podcast, we spoke to Kay Brown, Chaplain at Abbey Grange Church of England Academy, about her work and how the importance of inclusivity with a special focus on LGBTQ+ pupils. The Christians in Education podcasts aim to support teachers, governors, youth workers, schools workers and lecturers by raising issues, promoting […]
2018 Year In Review (Podcast)
July 06, 2019 07:15From our recent 100th Annual General Meeting Doctor Helen Reid, director of the Leeds Church Institute, talks about our activities in 2018. Last year, among other things, we said goodbye to some staff and hello to others, we ran events around inclusion, the environment, ecumenical mission and more, as well as publishing two reports and […]
LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Education
June 28, 2019 07:15Today’s podcast is taken from our recent Christians in Education event looking at LGBTQ+ inclusion. We were joined by Rev. Anthea Colledge, one of the chaplains to the four central universities in Leeds and a member of the board of trustees for OneBodyOneFaith. Anthea discusses some of the challenges that face LGBTQ+ students, encourages us […]
Mental health support for refugees and asylum seekers (podcast)
June 15, 2019 07:15What are some of the common experiences that can have an impact on the mental health of refugees and asylum seekers and how can we support them?