Planning for mourning and thanksgiving for Leicester and Leicestershire
The Bishop of Leicester has confirmed planning for a memorial service for local people who have died of coronavirus and thanksgiving for health and care workers
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Church is changing as we face the challenge of Corona virus
The Bishop of Leicester has issued a video message urging us to 'look outwards to care for people and upwards to pray for people'.
Seeking Environment Champions in Every Deanery
As we step up our care for God's creation, the Diocesan Environment Group is hoping to recruit eager participants from each deanery.
Home for Good Resources for Mothering Sunday
Local charity, Home for Good Leicester has resources for churches planning services for Mothering Sunday.
Safeguarding cases review in the Church of England Diocese of Leicester
Work is underway in churches across the Diocese of Leicester, as part of a nationwide independent review of all clergy and church officer files and to take action on any safeguarding concerns.
Bishop Martyn's latest blog
Extinction or rebellion? Young people and the church. Following debates and votes last week at General Synod (February 2020), Bishop Martyn published his latest blog post..
Bishop Martyn leads Synod vote to apologise for racism in the Church of England
General Synod votes unanimously after Bishop Martyn talks about the Church taking first steps into a new culture defined by humility
Bishops' Lent Appeal to raise funds for Cook and Eat Hubs
Our Bishops have chosen the Together Leicester Cook and Eat project for this year's Lent Appeal
St Barnabas CofE School welcomes Bishop Martyn for an afternoon
Children and staff welcomed were keen to share the school's story
Bishop Martyn hears about community life in rural Avon Swift
Bishop Martyn shared lunch with people from 11 villages to hear about local communities and led an informal Candlemas service in one of our schools
