News & Stories


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…


New church plant formed during lockdown starts weekly services

13th September 2021

The last eighteen months haven't been easy for any of our churches. We've faced new challenges and learnt new skills, and now many of us are far more adept at Zoom or taking church online than we'd ever have thought we would be. Most of us have found that it's been hard enough to sustain what already exists, so imagine what it must be like to try and launch a brand new church during a pandemic. That's what The Beacon in Hinckley have done. 


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


Invitation for the Cathedral clergy and choir to visit your church, school or fresh expression

6th September 2021

Leicester Cathedral will be on tour in 2022 and 2023 whilst work is underway on their building


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


Syston Park Praise

6th September 2021

The sun shone upon the people of Syston, as they came together in fellowship and prayer, during an ecumenical Songs of Praise in the Park service, recently. A ukulele band brought an upbeat, gospel flavour to the gathering, which saw more than 70 people sit outside among the flowers in the town's Central Park Sundial Garden.   


New Bishop's Chaplain Announced

23rd August 2021

Revd James Pickersgill is to be the Bishop's Chaplain, a role funded by the national Church of England.


Report shows Leicester Cathedral has contributed to the £235m benefit to communities across the country

19th August 2021

A new report shows how English cathedrals are making a difference to people's lives


Eco Banner Encourages Prayer & Action on Climate Change

12th August 2021

Handmade eco bunting was presented to the Bishop of Leicester by a group of our worshipping communities keen to encourage Church leadership and all of us to help tackle the climate crisis.


Recent licensings

9th August 2021

A round up of recent licensing services

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