News & Stories


Everyday Faith during Advent

22nd November 2021

Here are some online Advent Calendars that you might find helpful aid's in your everyday prayer this Advent season


Big Conversation Weekend at St Christopher's

15th November 2021

Last weekend saw the first Bishop's Big Conversation weekend since 2019. Due to the pandemic planned weekends have been unable to go ahead so it was with a sense of great joy that the postponed weekend at St Christopher's, Saffron Lane was finally able to take place.


Laura's Everyday Action - Baby Basics

5th November 2021

As Christians we are called to serve our community and love our neighbour, but that calling was so strong for Laura, she had vulnerable families in our diocese on her heart before she had even moved to Leicester.


Training for Church-Community Cook and Eat Hubs Finally Begins

11th October 2021

After delays due to the pandemic, the first training sessions have begun


Diocesan Synod Votes In Favour of A Minster Communities Framework

9th October 2021

Our Minster Communities framework will have a stipendiary leadership team of at least four in each of the 20-25 MCs and will include an Oversight Minister who is ordained, as well as one or more lay colleagues.


Oasis in Hinckley

27th September 2021

There's an overwhelming warmth and welcome that hits you as soon as you walk into the Oasis cafe and community project. From the country cottage tables, to the beautiful bunting hanging end to end, it's a homely space that invites you to pull up a chair, have a coffee, and take a break from the busyness of life.


Sarah's Everyday Faith at Work

13th September 2021

Sarah Evans is a Christian who worships at St John's Church in Hinckley and has been a midwife for more than 15 years - her entire career working at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. Here she talks about how her faith sustains her and how prayer carries her through each and every day…


Everyday Faith stories from Leicester Royal Infirmary in its 250th year

10th September 2021

Christians tell us how their faith impacts their work in the NHS


Summer Confirmations and Baptisms

6th September 2021

We are delighted to be able to share a round up of confirmations and baptisms that have happened over the summer


Plant, Grow, Live at The Growing Hub in Thurnby Lodge

2nd August 2021

Cauliflowers fluffy and cabbages green, strawberries and runner beans as tall as we've seen… The Growing Hub in Thurnby Lodge is taking tasty shape around the Christchurch building and it's an exciting prospect for both the church and its community.

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