Kathryn's epic walk for 'Passion'
24th April 2023Kathryn Lewis is walking 30 miles of Isle of Wight coastal path in 24hrs to raise money for a local hub that supports young people
News & Stories
Stories of faith from Easter Baptisms and Confirmations
17th April 2023This Easter Sunday saw our Bishops out in the diocese for services and sharing the message of transforming hope for the suffering from families hit by the cost of living, to the challenges for farmers and asylum seekers in our county
'Come and Eat'
17th April 2023A church in Eyres Monsell has been opening its doors to offer food and fellowship
Wages of Sin: Labour Exploitation in Leicestershire
12th April 2023Research with survivors of modern slavery shows a minority would seek help from the police, but 100% would consider going to a church for support. But would we know how to identify someone who is being exploited for labour, or what to do if they turned to us?
Bishop of Leicester shares concerns about moving asylum-seekers to army barracks
11th April 2023Bishop Martyn has written to MPs within Leicester and Leicestershire to share his concerns about the Government’s recent announcement that people seeking asylum in the UK will be moved out of hotels and into former military barracks and possibly disused ferries.
Bishop highlights Leicester expertise and calls for more social housing
30th March 2023Bishop Martyn spoke during a short debate in the House of Lords and called for the Government to increase the social housing stock.
Bishop and Leicestershire church leaders petition councils and MPs
27th March 2023Churches Together in Leicestershire has thanked churches for efforts to help their communities in the cost of living crisis
Work begins on community café in Thurnby
27th March 2023Work has begun to transform the old Pavilion in Thurnby’s Manor Park into a bright and welcoming community café, after years in which it has been a derelict eyesore next to the local play area.
Gig in Barrow church to raise money for a local refugee support service
20th March 2023Internationally renowned singer, Diana Jones, is playing Holy Trinity church in aid of Loughborough Town of Sanctuary
Bishop Martyn hears people's experiences of being homeless
20th February 2023He recently visited The Hope Forum - Leicester's Homeless Lived Experience Forum