On Monday 12 December the SoundCafe choir performed their Christmas Concert at St Mary de Castro church in Leicester. As well as being a festive celebration the event was a special opportunity to thanks Roz Burch for all of her amazing work with SoundCafe over the years as she steps back from her role.
Yesterday (11 December) over 170 people gathered for the diocesan Global Carol Service, held at the Church of the Martyrs. Christians from around the world and from across traditions gathered to celebrate the way in which our shared stories connect with the story of the birth of Christ.
The Rt Revd Martyn Snow spoke about the principles behind the Government's policies on asylum seekers and refugees
In this new series of videos Bishop Martyn gives a brief update about some of his work and things going on around the diocese. In this month's update Bishop Martyn talks a bit about the Diocesan Priorities of Intergenerational and Intercultural Communities.
Confirmations have taken place across the diocese in recent weeks. A service was held at St Aidan's, New Parks and at St Wilfrid’s, Kibworth.
If ever there was a bigger and more prominent prompt for everyday prayer, it’s these carved praying hands in the front garden of St Peter’s Church in Oadby.
Sunday evening saw the diocese pay a fond farewell to David Monteith at St Mary de Castro church in Leicester. After 13 years in the diocese, David is moving on to take up his new appointment as Dean of Canterbury.
You might not think of hosting a regular coffee morning as loving service of the world. But with isolation and loneliness being shown to have negative effects on our mental and physical health, giving people an opportunity to connect with others can be a real lifeline.
Leicester City Mayor and the Bishop of Leicester were among those speaking at a special event hosted by the University of Leicester to mark four years since the city’s Homelessness Charter was set up.
We now have three areas piloting the Minster Community process in the diocese
