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Hook Lecture - 'Working for the Peace of the City: cities, environment and the future'

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12th September 2018 // 7.30pm - 9.30pm - Leeds Minster, 2-6 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ

The Hook Lecture is an annual event, which aims to stimulate debate around an issue of faith in the context of the city, shaping discussion and dialogue throughout the coming year. High profile speakers launch the conversation, drawing different communities together in Leeds Minster.

This year, Jonathan Bartley - current co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales - will present the Hook Lecture on 'cities, the environment and hope for the future.

In addition to his work for the Green Party, Jonathan Bartley is also the founder of Ekklesia, an independent think tank looking at the role of religion in public life and appears regularly on UK radio and television programmes.

The event is organised jointly by LCI, Leeds Minster and the department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Leeds.

The event is free to attend but registration is necessary so please email  events@leedschurchinstitute.org to reserve tickets or book via eventbrite

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