War in Ukraine: advice for parishes and clergy on helping refugees
Advice for parishes and clergy on helping refugees
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Synod explores New Communities strategic priority
As we continue to journey into what it means to be Shaped By God Together, Diocesan Synod is focusing on one of the five diocesan strategic priorities at each of its meetings in 2022 and 2023. At the last meeting it turned to focus on the priority of new worshipping communities. Jonathan Dowman, who leads our work with fresh expressions of Church, and Barry Hill, who leads our work with Resourcing Churches presented more on the why, what and how of new worshipping communities and pioneering.
Bishop's Big Conversation weekend in Thorpe Acre
Last weekend saw the first Bishop's Big Conversation weekend of the year, and the second since restrictions eased towards the end of 2021.
Leicester push to help tackle modern slavery
The Clewer Initiative is promoting its updated and improved Safe Car Wash App in Leicester this month.
Bishop joins Ukraine Church service and vigil near a monument to a genocide almost a century ago
The Bishop of Loughborough attended the service at the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Leicester on Sunday 13 March
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Everyday Calling, Vocations Day 2022. Has God been tapping you on the shoulder recently?
We're becoming increasingly aware in the Church of the importance of every Christian discovering what their particular ministry and vocation is, and one of the signs of a healthy worshipping community is that everyone in the church family - lay or ordained - sees themselves as having a vital part to play in the life and mission of the church and wider community. Later this month, we are holding a diocesan vocations day, as an opportunity for people to explore their sense of calling - particularly if you've become aware of God ‘tapping you on the shoulder' recently.
First group of churches invited to pilot the process of becoming a Minster Community
A group of churches around the area of Launde Abbey has been invited to pilot the process of becoming a Minster Community as part of the new diocesan framework agreed by Diocesan Synod in October 2021. This will be the first group to pilot this process of conversations exploring what their Minster Community might look like. The process of forming a Minster Community is anticipated to take between eight and twelve months. Neighbouring parishes have also been informed and have been invited to observe the process.
Rural Church opens its doors for eco refills
A rural church working on its eco credentials has established a relationship with a local environmentally conscious company, to help make caring for God's earth as accessible as possible in its community. All Saints Church in Hoby, near Melton, is hosting a ‘Real Refills' pop-up shop every fortnight, selling ethically sourced products at affordable prices. The goods include food and cleaning products, bodycare and household items, all without the plastic packaging.
Emergency Ukraine appeal from the Diocese in Europe and USPG
Food, medicine, shelter, care for children and people internally displaced in Ukraine is urgently needed as well as care for refugees at the borders and beyond, including people of all nationalities fleeing the war.
Cornerstone Confirmations
Nine people were confirmed and one baptised by full immersion by Bishop Saju at a service at St Catharine's, Houghton on the Hill (part of the Cornerstone Team), on Sunday (27 Feb).
