The Leeds Sanctuary Blog
Polarisation and Putting Christ back into Christmas
Our Justice Lead, Emma, shares some thoughts on the divisions highlighted by the recent “Putting Christ back into Christmas” rally…
The Thirteenth Recommendation: Climate Justice and Racial Justice in Leeds
Our Justice Lead, Emma Temple, shares a reflection on our current Leeds Craftivists campaign…
Start Here: Place, Activism and Solidarity
Our Justice Lead, Emma Temple, shares a reflection on how much where we are matters….
Creativity to Change the World
Our Justice Lead, Emma Temple, shares a reflection on how creative hobbies could be a vital part of change-making…
From stitches to statements: Leeds Craftivists celebrate campaign successes!
We’re excited to share details of two “wins” for our Leeds Craftivists following recent campaigns on Transform Trade and Asylum and Sanctuary.
Why Transform Trade?
Ahead of our Leeds Craftivists Spring Campaign, local activist and artist, Pippa Woodhams, shares why the Transform Trade campaign already has ties to our city…
Making sense of eco-anxious emotions
A member of our Leeds Craftivists campaign shares their experience of and reflections on Eco-Anxiety as part of our Eco-Anxiety campaign…
What is Gentle Activism?
Our Interim Justice Lead, Emma Temple, wrote this blog when she was a Volunteer Leader of our Craftivists group, to tell us about Gentle Activism and it’s value as she sees it.
We’re talking rubbish!
A blog explaining our Food Waste campaign “ask” and craft suggestions.
Christian Unity and Justice
Following the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2024, Anna shares a reflection on what Christian Unity can bring to justice seeking…
Public Transport
Leeds Craftivists are back in 2024 with a brand new campaign on Public Transport.
Crafting for Sanctuary
We’re joining local groups like Asylum Matters to ask Leeds City Council to become a Council of Sanctuary.
City buzzing thanks to successful Craftivism campaign
Leeds Craftivists are delighted to share that as a result of their campaign highlighting the lack of biodiversity in Leeds city centre, Leeds City Council have granted permission for wildflowers to be planted at various sites across the city centre.