News & Stories


A 'Warm Welcome' For All

30th October 2023

If you were wondering about registering as a Warm Welcome space, the data from last year's campaign shows how much of an impact something as simple as a heated space, simple refreshments and a warm welcome can make. Hear about St Chad’s Church in Leicester.

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Emergency appeal for the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem

24th October 2023

The Archbishops of Canterbury and Jerusalem, Hosam Naoum and Justin Welby, have issued a joint emergency appeal for the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.

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Celebrating Clergy Licensings Around The Diocese

23rd October 2023

We mark a number of licensings that have recently taken place across the Diocese of Leicester.

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Update on the Formation of Minster Communities.

17th October 2023

Read an update on where we are up to with the Minster Community formation process and what is coming up.


Bishop Martyn gives keynote address at Reconciliation Initiatives’ conference

17th October 2023

On 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 2023

A 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. 

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Growing Faith: Prayer Spaces in Schools

12th October 2023

A 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.      

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Update on LLF Process from the House of Bishops

10th October 2023

The 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.

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Baby Loss Awareness

9th October 2023

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

5th October 2023

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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