Our first ever Diocese Eco Fair was organised by Rowan, Director of Communications and was a resounding success! Hinsley Hall was a thoughtful choice with accessible bus routes and free parking right outside, to encourage as many people as possible to enjoy the experience. One attendee had travelled all the way from Grassington, the Settle […]
This was the title of the SPARK-sponsored film in the 11th Leeds Palestinian Film Festival. It was shown on Friday 21 November to an audience of about 70 people. As usual, there were several stalls selling Palestinian goods that looked to do good business. The Leeds Diocese Pax Christi group organised the refreshments (as well […]
The SPARK response to this jubilee year of spiritual reflection and renewal was to pilot a new venture, “Conversations of Hope”. The idea was to sit as a group and have some food together whilst having a conversation with someone who could talk about their experiences of working on issues of social justice. We held […]
We will be showing this film on Friday 21 November 2025 (doors open 6:30pm) at St Chad’s parish hall, Otley Road,Far Headingley, Leeds, LS16 5JT For a third year in a row, SPARK is sponsoring one of the films in this year’s Leeds Palestinian Film Festival. It is very difficult to know what we can […]
SPARK are supporting an event organised by the Northern Dioceses Environment Group (NDEG).The NDEG organise at least one in-person event every year. This year they are doing a mini-pilgrimage from Leeds City Station to Kirkstall Abbey in celebration of 10 years since the publication of Laudato Si. A similar mini-pilgrimage, organised by the Diocesan Communications […]
By Iesha Heads Iesha, a member of the SPARK community, recently graduated from Leeds Trinity University with a First Class Honours degree in Digital Marketing. However, her frustrations with the job market have led her to set up a petition on Change.org. She writes To the UK Government and Members of Parliament Thousands of young […]