Update on the Formation of Minster Communities.
17th October 2023Read an update on where we are up to with the Minster Community formation process and what is coming up.
News & Stories
Bishop Martyn gives keynote address at Reconciliation Initiatives’ conference
17th October 2023On Tuesday 17 October, Bishop Martyn gave the keynote address at Reconciliation Initiatives’ first racial justice conference, drawing on his reflections on our diocese's journey towards intercultural communities.
Being Built Together - Racial Justice in the Church
16th October 2023A prayer-filled, passionate, and purposeful few days were had by a small team of leaders from the Diocese of Leicester who recently attended the ‘Being Built Together’ conference for UKME/Global Majority Heritage Anglicans.
Growing Faith: Prayer Spaces in Schools
12th October 2023A prayer space training course is being held in the diocese during November, to help equip people in their vital work with children and young people across our churches and schools.
Update on LLF Process from the House of Bishops
10th October 2023The Church of England’s House of Bishops has agreed in principle that prayers asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples should be commended for use, but special services should be formally authorised under canon law.
Baby Loss Awareness
9th October 2023Read Revd Phillippa Taylor's story, and how it has inspired her to hold a Baby Loss Service for anyone who has also been affected.
Watch 'After the Flood' Film For Free During October
5th October 2023As 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.
Intercultural 'New Beginnings'
2nd October 2023A 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
29th September 2023Bishop Martyn shared a video update in which he reflects upon our diocesan vision
Love, support and prayer for the Ukrainian community in every stitch
29th September 2023This 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.
