News & Stories


God’s ‘Explorers’ - Learning, Loving and Leading

4th March 2024

What an encouraging sight – the joyful smiles of children learning, loving, and leading sung worship on a Sunday morning!

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Strengthening and Growing the Ministry Team in the Benefice of Shepshed and Oaks

1st March 2024

After a period of discernment, teaching and theological reflection, four Lay Worship Leaders were recently commissioned to the Benefice of Shepshed and Oaks.

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Deanery-Wide Celebration of Baptism and Confirmation in Framland

20th February 2024

The churches of Framland, north-east of the diocese, came together for a joint service of Baptism and Confirmation earlier this month.

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Value Our Vote Campaign Launched at Church of the Martyrs

13th February 2024

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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The Benefits of AChurchNearYou.com

22nd January 2024

For many churches and benefices, AChurchNearYou.com offers everything you need to set up your own modern website that is quick and easy to update, and costs nothing.

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Exploring Calling For Everyone

15th January 2024

Next month we are holding a diocesan vocations day, as an opportunity for people to explore their sense of calling.

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Meet our Ministry Experience Scheme team of young people

8th January 2024

A new calendar year and the journey continues for our eight MES students serving communities around the Diocese of Leicester.

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‘Tis the Season for Christmas Capers

15th December 2023

From Vicars dressed up as Christingles to live Nativities on the farm, there has been much joy and merriment in sharing ‘the greatest story ever told’ with our schools, churches, and worshipping communities.

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The Leading Lights of School Children in Scalford 

15th December 2023

Pupils from Year Six led the whole school in worship this month during a merry and moving Christingle service at St Egelwin’s Church

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'A New Life For Our Community Church'

15th December 2023

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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