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Church Drawings on Display at Hayley Fern’s ‘Nature and Nurture’ Exhibition

Local artist Hayley Fern is well known by many for her ambitious project to draw every church building in the Diocese of Leicester. Her first solo exhibition is now on display at Coalville C.A.N. until 19 August 2024, featuring nature inspired paintings alongside a selection of her church drawings.

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'Sofa Chat' and a Cuppa with the Community

The Church of the Martyrs in Leicester have found a great way to casually, and rather comfortably, connect with its neighbours this summer through ‘Sofa Chat’.

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Declarations of Faith and Discipleship Celebrated in the Diocese

During the last few months our Bishops have been busy baptising and confirming candidates the diocese wide. In June and July, many of our worshipping communities welcomed and witnessed members of their church families taking the next step on their faith journeys.

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The Good Shepherd, Loughborough Welcomes New Worshipping Families Into The Fold

Last Autumn, three families felt a shared sense of calling to become part of the weekly worshipping community at The Good Shepherd.

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Eco Church Conversations

We are holding an Eco Church Conversations Day on Saturday, September 14 from 10am – 2pm, at Holy Trinity Church in Leicester. It’s open to anyone, of any age, and all denominations are welcome to come and join in the fun.

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Everyday Faith App: Develop a Daily Connection With God

Everyday Faith is the new daily devotional app from the Church of England designed to inspire, equip and encourage you in your faith every day of the week.

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The Dog Days of Summer Services

A recent Sunday morning service at St Peter’s in Horninghold was attended by nine enthusiastic, four-legged friends as the church held its second annual Pets & Prosecco service, celebrating mankind’s special relationship with their furry family members.

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Taking the Next Steps on Your Journey in Faith

If you are seeking to grow in your knowledge of the Christian Faith, deepen your relationship with God and explore how to live out your faith in your whole life, then our Journey in Faith (JiF) course is a great place to start.

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Churches across Coalville Celebrate as 11 People Give Their ‘Yes’ to Christ

It was a service of shared celebration among the congregations of Coalville as 10 people – most of whom were teenagers - were baptised by full immersion, with one renewing their baptism vows, in the grounds of Christ Church.

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Celebrating Baptisms and Confirmations in the Diocese

Our bishops took time to meet and worship with many people around the diocese during the past few months, baptising and confirming a number of candidates on their journeys.

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