LTHT Christian Network

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Meet the team

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) Christian Network started in 2019 as a small Christian Fellowship group to support each other balancing work life with our faith.
Our steering group currently consists of (alphabetical order):
Ify Ajibayo (Nurse) [email protected]
Dolapo Ajayi (Research Nurse) [email protected]
Martin Campbell-Smith (Associated Director of Finance) [email protected]
Michael Dawrant (Paediatric Surgeon) [email protected]
Chris Jones (Deputy Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development) [email protected]
Helen Ng (Clinical Research Fellow) [email protected]
Stewart Prestwich (Anaesthetist) [email protected]We are always looking for keen members to join us. Whether you have activity ideas, a passion for prayer, or just wanting to get involved, let us know.

WHAT WE STAND FOR
Our Vision
- To connect Christians across the Trust and to serve the Leeds Teaching Hospitals faithfully

Our Purpose
- To encourage and support members of the network to be "salt and light" in the workplace
- To support members of the network to grow their faith and love for God, through prayer, Bible study and fellowship
- To provide opportunities for others to learn about the Christian faith
- To promote relevant Christian events taking place across the country and host social events open to all LTHT staff
- To work in partnership with other faith groups and staff networks in LTHT and collaborate with other groups within the city, region and beyond.

History

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) Christian Network started in 2019 as a small Christian Fellowship group to support each other balancing work life with our faith.Through the pandemic the fellowship has seen exponential growth that has necessitated formalising the group into a staff network. Karen Flood, a Consultant Vascular Interventional Radiologist for the Trust, joined the group at the right time and has been instrumental in overseeing the transition of the group to a network. The network is a great place to be, connecting both medical and non-medical Christian staff across the trust. The network has a WhatsApp group where prayer requests and praise reports are shared, enabling members to stand with each other in difficult times and celebrate successes together. A drop-in prayer meeting happens every Tuesday lunch-time where members meet for prayer and fellowship.Karen is also volunteering with the Christian Medical Fellowship (a national charity that aims to unite and equip Christian doctors and nurses to live and speak for Jesus) to help set up similar networks in NHS trusts across the country. It is a privilege that our network is already making a national impact. The Revd Lizzy Woolf (pictured with Karen), Rector at St George’s said, “We love hearing stories of Christian faith making a difference in the workplace.” The online interview between Karen and Lizzy can be viewed here on YouTube.

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Latest Events

1. Prayer meeting TBC

2. Upcoming Events TBC Christmas Carols

3. Network Library @ LGI & SJUH

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Gallery

1) PRAISE AND WORSHIP NIGHT - 17th Sep 22
See all photos HERE2) From “Strap Marks” to Covid Recovery
- Read Kay Hector's blog post on her sharing at the Praise and Worship night HERE3) CHRISTMAS CAROL @ Holy Trinity Boar Lane - 10th Dec 22
- Scroll down to see some photos or see more photos and videos HERE