News & Stories


Coming Together in Support of the Bishops’ Lent Appeal 2024

It’s incredibly encouraging to hear how our worshipping communities have embraced the Bishops’ Lent Appeal in support of Baca this year, giving generously to the good cause.

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Reaching More People Through Social Prescribing

A new social prescribing directory provides a way for churches’ activities and projects to reach more people.

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Value Our Vote Campaign Launched at Church of the Martyrs

Roz Burch and Wendy Bebbington, two members of the Church of the Martyrs, have launched a campaign to encourage people to vote in the forthcoming election as part of their loving service of the world.

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Café NO:7 Creates Eco-Conscious Coffee Brand to Support City’s Homeless

CAFÉ NO:7, which is located in St Martin’s House next to Leicester Cathedral, has created its own unique coffee brand to support One Roof Leicester - a homelessness charity, deeply rooted in Leicester.

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'A New Life For Our Community Church'

It has been a big year for St Michael & All Angels Church in Ravenstone, celebrating its 700th birthday and successfully securing a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant.

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Mothers’ Union Call to Action Against Gender-Based Violence

Members of the Mothers’ Union around the Diocese of Leicester are coming together to tackle gender-based violence, raising money to protect young girls from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in our link diocese, Kiteto, Tanzania. *This article covers sensitive topics - please read with care.*

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Local Co-Op Helps Fundraising for Church’s Loving Service of the Community

Groby Co-op has selected as one of its local charities, the Ratby Lunch Club, Cinema Club and Holiday at Home scheme - church-led initiatives to help reduce isolation amongst older people.

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Joining with all of creation to worship God

The Outdoor Worship Leicestershire (OWL) Network held their first conference on 28 October in the grounds of Overdale Junior School in Knighton.

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A 'Warm Welcome' For All

If you were wondering about registering as a Warm Welcome space, the data from last year's campaign shows how much of an impact something as simple as a heated space, simple refreshments and a warm welcome can make. Hear about St Chad’s Church in Leicester.

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Baby Loss Awareness

Read Revd Phillippa Taylor's story, and how it has inspired her to hold a Baby Loss Service for anyone who has also been affected.

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