Established 1986 at the instigation of St. George's Church, Leeds to provide a welcome for international students of any faith. Now run by members of churches in Leeds and the University of Leeds Chaplancy. It meets every Wednesday in the Emmanuel Centre (upstairs in the Wilson Room). The Emmanuel centre is in the former Emmanuel Church building, left of the main road into Leeds University, near the road entrance (just by the Parkinson building).
From 6.00 - 7.45 p.m. and for all international students and their families.
If you want to find out more about life in the UK, or are looking for friendship or to practise your English, then the club is the place for you!
All events except coach trips are free. Everyone is welcome, so why not join us for coffee and cake, a friendly chat and to participate in the programme (below).
Organised by Christians - free to everyone.
ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE WELCOME
6.00 - 6.45 Coffee, toast, fruit and cake and a chance to chat to old friends and make new ones from many different countries.
6.45 - 7.45 Programme of events/speakers/activities as below.
WE ARE SORRY TO ANNOUNCE THAT DUE TO RESTRICTIONS LINKED TO THE CORONA VIRUS, THERE WILL BE NO MORE ISC MEEINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THEN THE SCHEDULED PROGRAMME SHOWN BELOW FOR 18 AND 25 MARCH AND 1 APRIL WILL NOT NOW TAKE PLACE.
| January | 8 | Eat and drink and socialise |
| 15 | Eat and drink and socialise | |
| 22 | Games evening | |
| 29 | Culture Shock Comedy Drama | February | 5 | Chinese New Year Celebration (year of the rat) |
| 12 | Japanese evening | |
| 19 | Karaoke | |
| 26 | Learn to Juggle | |
| March | 4 | My Country |
| 11 | International tea drinking | |
| 18 | Civic Hall Visit CANCELLED | |
| 25 | Easter film CANCELLED | |
| April | 1 | Easter Celebration CANCELLED |
For those interested, at the end of the meeting, during term time, there is generally the opportunity to learn more about Christianity through a short Bible study or video
Christian Resorces in Many Languages
Episode 1: "Is there more to life than this?"
Episode 3: "Why did Jesus die?"
Episode 4: "How can I have Faith?"
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Email: H.J.Strangeways@leeds.ac.uk