News & Stories


Baby Loss Awareness

Read Revd Phillippa Taylor's story, and how it has inspired her to hold a Baby Loss Service for anyone who has also been affected.

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Watch 'After the Flood' Film For Free During October

As part of Black History month, the national church is offering our worshipping communities free access to watch After the Flood - a documentary about the Church, slavery and reconciliation.

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Intercultural 'New Beginnings'

A gloriously intercultural service celebrating ‘New Beginnings’ and commitment to shared ministry, took place at the Church of the Martyrs in Leicester recently as Michael Jawahar B Ravuri was licensed in the role of Intercultural Ministry Enabler.


Update from Bishop Martyn

Bishop Martyn shared a video update in which he reflects upon our diocesan vision

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Love, support and prayer for the Ukrainian community in every stitch

This patchwork quilt has been lovingly hand-stitched by a faithful and faith-filled network of quilters, who regularly retreat at Launde Abbey, to raise money for Ukrainian people living in Leicester.

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Revd Barry Hill is Licensed as Strategy Development Enabler for the diocese

Revd Barry Hill tells us more about his new role and what it means for our worshipping communities.

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Celebrating September Confirmations Around The Diocese

As we move through the Season of Creation, services of confirmation continue in the diocese, with Bishop Saju and Bishop Martin leading three celebrations during September


Retired Clergy and Families Gather in Fellowship, Prayer and Praise

A 'delightful day' was had at Launde Abbey by retired clergy who served in the diocese, plus those who now live here.


Green and Faithful in Western Park

Creationtide is a great time to start, or expand upon, our eco-conscious endeavours. A place for inspiration might be the Western Park Green Fair!

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Bishop Martyn calls on Government to develop strategy for integration

On Thursday 14 September, Bishop Martyn spoke in the House of Lords calling for a robust long-term strategy from Government to help people of different faiths and cultures live well together here in the UK.

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