Prayer and Fasting during Lent 2025
First published on: 3rd April 2025An encouragement to pray and fast during Lent 2025.
Notices
Police Advisory Notice to Churches - WhatsApp Takeovers
First published on: 30th June 2023Lots of churches use WhatsApp these days for communicating internally with church members or for smaller groups within the church (eg: prayer chains, homegroups, pastoral care teams etc.) We have been informed by Leicestershire Police’s Cyber Crime Unit about a scam specifically targeting church groups.
ACAT membership renewed by diocese
First published on: 16th June 2023The Diocese of Leicester has renewed its block membership of ACAT (Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers).
The LeicesterShire Historic Churches Trust presented with award
First published on: 15th December 2022The LeicesterShire Historic Churches Trust has been presented with a Platinum Jubilee Community and Business Award by Professor Robert Allison CBE, a Deputy Lieutenant for Leicestershire.
This Christmas why not try out a QR code at your church, it’s free!
First published on: 12th December 2022We have an editable poster (here) for churches, please find one attached which you/your churches might like to use. It can have a QR code added, as well the name of the church.
Dean David Montieth's Service of Farewell and Installation Service
First published on: 7th November 2022Dean David Montieth's Service of Farewell and Installation Service
Energy bills
First published on: 7th November 2022With escalating energy bills, common sense tells us it’s a good idea to shut doors and turn the heating down a notch. But there are many other cheap or free things that parishes can do to reduce their energy usage, and in turn their bills and carbon footprint.
Resourcing Event for Churchwardens, PCC and DCC Officers
First published on: 20th September 2022This morning session on Saturday 1 October (9.30am-1pm) is being offered for new and returning churchwardens and PCC/DCC officers. It will provide an introduction for those who are new to their roles and as a refresher for the more experienced.
Resourcing Event for Churchwardens, PCC and DCC Officer
First published on: 8th September 2022This morning session on 1 October (9.30am-1pm) is being offered for new and returning churchwardens and PCC/DCC officers. It will provide an introduction for those who are new to their roles and as a refresher for the more experienced.
The Association of Church Accountants & Treasurers (ACAT) support for churches
First published on: 24th January 2022The Diocese of Leicester has a block membership with ACAT which church and parish treasurers may find a very useful resource.