Chris Howson has been appointed Chaplain at Sunderland Uni, and so will be leaving the SoulSpace community in August – we will miss him and his family (Cat, Angela and Clara) greatly – but are looking forward to a new priest and growing as a community during the interregnum (Gap between priests in nonchurchy language!) [...]

A normal Sunday for us 12noon 29Gt Horton Rd, but as its the first Sunday of the month – then its bring and share at the German Church. We will also make space for SoulCircle, the regular chance to shape the worship on the following sundays. If you have ideas for music, prayers, actions, storytelling, [...]

Chris will be featuring again on the Jake’s panel on Saturday, BBC Radio Leeds, so tune in for a bit of fun and trivia, 10.30 5th May 2012!

29th April 2012, we celebrated ‘Sanctuary Sunday’ by erecting a Yurt, a place of sanctuary, inside the German Church on Great Horton Road. With Harry and Micah in charge, it took just over an hour, and really helped develop the Church’s teamwork skills! Then Will Sutcliff from Bradford City of Sanctuary told us about the work [...]

Tonights JustSpace will be a showing of the remarkable film, ‘Of Gods and Men’ which tells the true story of a group of French monks during the civil war in Algeria. Compelling, moving and deeply spiritual – it reflects on Christian/Muslim relations and a whole manner of other important themes. Please come if you have [...]

2011 saw some pretty hard times for the bulk of people in the UK. Youth unemployment rocketed, and the recession left many lives in tatters. The government has added to the trauma by leading cuts against the services most needed by the most vulnerable in our communities. It has made deals with rich corporations to [...]

Welcome to anyone who has got excited by our work following the recent Greenbelt talks! After our summer break, we are due to start as usual on the 4th Sept 2011, with a service at the German Church starting at 12noon. Its the first of the month, so do bring food to share as well [...]

Friday 27th may – party on the amp 12-7, followed by ‘Night Cafe at the Treehouse’ 7-10pm Sunday – 12 noon the sublime SoulSpace at the Delius Centre, followed by lunch at ‘Balanga’ Polish Bar. later at 3-4pm (Desmond Tutu House) theres a chance to make bunting for next weeks street party on Asgrove Sunday [...]

Come along to another glorious SoulSpace service, this time aided by the ever wonderful Barbara Glasson! 12 noon, Delius Centre – with added video effects to help the story of Lazarus come to life! Brief Church meeting after service to explain all the wonderful experiences you can share with us over Easter, including: Palm Sunday [...]

Tuesday 15th 7pm JustSpace (Desmond Tutu House) ’Parents Circle’ looking at bereavement and reconciliation in Israel/Palestine – come along and bring a guest! Thursday 17th 7pm Lent group “Barefoot disciple” (Desmond Tutu House) Friday 18th 7pm Desmond Tutu House Games night whilst raising money for Shelter (Sarah Cartin is running the London Marathon to raise money [...]