Lay Ministers' Glimpses of Glory
23rd April 2025A Lay Ministry gathering at St Martins House earlier this month brought together more than 60 people who serve our churches, communities, and institutions across the Diocese of Leicester.
News & Stories
This Week: Racial Justice Sunday 2025
3rd February 2025Sunday 9 February is Racial Justice Sunday. Entering its 30th year of celebration, this is a unique day in which we, as the body of Christ, highlight the continued need to oppose racism and pursue racial justice.
Celebrating Locally Authorised Ministers in Our Parishes
1st October 2024There was much joy, hope and thanks given to God for the gift of lay ministry in the parish of Broughton Astley, Croft with Stoney Stanton recently, as Heather Beadle and Malcolm Burland were commissioned as Locally Authorised Ministers.
Catalyst 30K: Free Training for Children and Youth Leaders
11th July 2024This year, Leicester was one of several dioceses to partner with the Church of England 30k Project to pilot new training programmes for children and youth leaders. We are now recruiting for participants to join a second cohort in Autumn 2024.
Our New Deacons Share Their Journeys to Ordination
5th July 2024A few days before their ordination, Rachael, Heather, Nicholas, Stuart and Cameron shared with us what it means for them to be stepping into the next chapter of their ministry.
Ordinations 2024
1st July 2024We are delighted to report that the 2024 Petertide Ordinations in the Diocese of Leicester took place over the weekend in two joyful services at Leicester Cathedral.
Eco Bronze Award as the Diocese Goes Green
24th May 2024The Diocese of Leicester has been awarded Bronze Eco Diocese status in recognition of our efforts to care for the earth and demonstrate Christian hope for God’s world
God’s ‘Explorers’ - Learning, Loving and Leading
4th March 2024What an encouraging sight – the joyful smiles of children learning, loving, and leading sung worship on a Sunday morning!
Strengthening and Growing the Ministry Team in the Benefice of Shepshed and Oaks
1st March 2024After a period of discernment, teaching and theological reflection, four Lay Worship Leaders were recently commissioned to the Benefice of Shepshed and Oaks.
Exploring Calling For Everyone
15th January 2024Next month we are holding a diocesan vocations day, as an opportunity for people to explore their sense of calling.
