News & Stories


OWL Gathering Inspires Worshipping Our Creator Amongst Creation

11th September 2024

On Saturday 7 September, around 100 people came together at Launde Abbey in the diocese for an outdoor worship gathering, organised by the OWL Network (Outdoor Worship Leicestershire) and Peterborough Outdoor Worship.

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New Diocesan Synod Meets and Talks Strategy

9th September 2024

A meeting of the new Diocesan Synod took place on Tuesday 3 September in the Grand Hall at St Martins House.  


The Extraordinary Blessing of the Christian Resources Bookshop

9th September 2024

A service of evening prayer to mark the closure of the Christians Resources Bookshop and give thanks for its contribution to God’s ministry in the diocese, was held on Tuesday (3 September) in Leicester Cathedral.

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Discovering the Gift of Sacred Silence

3rd September 2024

Many people recognise the benefits of taking time in silence and prayer but find it hard to develop a habit of stillness in the busyness of life. One small group in Groby have been meeting to support one another in the practice of silence and contemplative prayer.

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Summer Outreach Across the Diocese

2nd September 2024

Over the summer, churches across the diocese have been getting away together, holding fairs, hosting BBQs, and serving their local communities in a huge number of ways.

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St Mary’s Lutterworth opens new community centre after major renovation project

30th August 2024

After much hard work, planning, preparation and prayer, St Mary’s Church in Lutterworth has recently opened the Churchgate Community Centre - a newly renovated space in the town, dedicated to the community.

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Diocese of Leicester featured in the latest Journal of Intercultural Mission

22nd August 2024

The fourth issue of the Oxford Journal for Intercultural Mission, which includes an article by Bishop Martyn on ‘Waking Up To And Addressing Whiteness In The Anglican Church’, is now available to download.

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How could your church make the most of Creationtide?

16th August 2024

Many churches choose the season of Creationtide to hold special services and events, including their Harvest celebrations, giving thanks for God's gift of creation, and renewing their commitment to caring for our one planet home. There are a wealth of resources available. Here are a few to get you started...

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

12th August 2024

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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Bishop Martyn's Comment on the Spread of Disinformation

12th August 2024

The Bishop of Leicester talks on "What the 2022 Leicester riots taught us about the spread of disinformation – and how to stop it."

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