SPARK Social Justice is hosting a community screening at Hinlsey Hall in Headingley of The People’s Emergency Briefing, a vital 50-minute documentary unpacking the latest scientific evidence on the climate and nature crisis.As many of you will know, the climate and nature crisis is already reshaping life across the UK – but the solutions are […]
How do we keep Faith and Hope alive in a time of genocide?How can we bear witness to suffering, imagine a different world and move towards reconciliation in the face of destruction?These are not abstract theological exercises – they are the urgent, lived questions that the next generation of Palestinian theologians wrestle with in the […]
Earlier this year, SPARK was fortunate to gain additional funds through the Assumption Legacy Fund, focussed on Catholic Social Teaching. This fits with our current priorities of social justice; climate change, local poverty, refugees and people seeking asylum and the rights of people to live in peace and free from racism. Our work with young […]
by Kathy Shaw, SPARK Manager SPARK Social Justice was invited to a civic reception at Leeds Civic Hall; recognising small groups and charities who support communities across Leeds. The focus was on strengthening local communities and finding ways to make Leeds more inclusive and connected. This event highlighted the contribution volunteers and charities make in […]
Congratulations to 7 wonderful people who recently raised £1600 for local good causes. 🥳Their original target of £650 was blown out of the water! Well done to Conor, Ben, Clio, Carmen, Laurynus and Fr. Franisek; you may recognise some of these names from SPARK activities and events. The team ran the Leeds Marathon as part of a […]