On Saturday 19 September SPARK Social Justice gave a presentation of the People’s Emergency Briefing at the Leeds Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Hinsley Hall. Over 30 people came along to watch this powerful and engaging documentary about the Climate Emergency. The People’s Emergency Briefing film features Chris Packham and includes leading experts in climate science. The […]
On Sunday 6th September,Testament, or Andy Brooks, led a workshop using spoken word, rap and beat boxing to engage discussion and ideas from a group of young adults. This took place at St Augustine’s church in Harehills, Leeds. Using creative, lyrical writing the group explored ways to express emotions and views about the world we […]
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 […]
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 […]