Urban ministry
Leeds is known as a two speed city; there are many who are able to enjoy its resources of education, healthcare, culture, shopping, parks and sport.
There are also those who live on the margins of all this, elderly people who don’t venture out at night, centre, asylum seekerswho have not found a safe haven, children and young people who have failed in our education system. Christian ministry reaches out to all and there areanumber of resources to help clergy and parishes share the good news of Jesus with those around them.
Diocesan Strategy for Mission and Ministry in Urban Priority Areas
People
Urban Officer Rev Canon Kathryn Fitzsimons
CUF projects officer Rev Paul Ainsworth.
Church Urban Fund www.cuf.org.uk
Resources
Church Action on Poverty www.church-poverty.org.uk
Church Action on Poverty Leeds- meets every couple of months- Contact Kathryn for details of current activities and the next meeting
National Estates Churches Network www.nationalestatechurches.org
Urban Mission network www.urbanmission.org.uk
Network Leeds A web portal for Christians and the wider community in Leeds.
networkleeds.com
The Oastler Centre for Faith in Economic Life
Leeds Christian Community Trust encouraging Christians to workiunity and in mission, to pursue their dreams and visions and make a positive difference in Leeds.