News & Stories


'Explore' fresh expression of Church brings people together in Houghton

22nd November 2021

Little fires warmed the hands and lit the hearts of members of a fresh expression of Church in Houghton on the Hill recently, as they gathered in the vicarage garden to hear the Good News of Jesus.


Everyday Faith during Advent

22nd November 2021

Here are some online Advent Calendars that you might find helpful aid's in your everyday prayer this Advent season


A big day for the Diocese of Leicester

15th November 2021

More details of the announcement day when the Bishop-elect of Loughborough was introduced to Leicestershire


Big Conversation Weekend at St Christopher's

15th November 2021

Last weekend saw the first Bishop's Big Conversation weekend since 2019. Due to the pandemic planned weekends have been unable to go ahead so it was with a sense of great joy that the postponed weekend at St Christopher's, Saffron Lane was finally able to take place.


Bishop Martyn leads national and local Remembrance services

15th November 2021

The Bishop of Leicester led services at the National Memorial Arboretum on Armistice Day and the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in Leicester


Next Suffragan Bishop of Loughborough Announced

12th November 2021

The Revd Saju Muthalaly will start work here in the spring


Bishop's visit to Avanti Fields School

10th November 2021

The Bishop of Leicester talked with students and staff at the new school


The HUB in Thurnby receives £250,000 grant

5th November 2021

A church's decade long vision to create a community centre and café in Thurnby is close to becoming a reality, thanks to a sizeable government grant. St Luke's Church has been awarded £250,000 by the Community Ownership Fund and the church community is excited for the future as their missional plans for the HUB begin to unfold.  


Laura's Everyday Action - Baby Basics

5th November 2021

As Christians we are called to serve our community and love our neighbour, but that calling was so strong for Laura, she had vulnerable families in our diocese on her heart before she had even moved to Leicester.


Rachel makes vow committing to a Single Consecrated Life

4th November 2021

Bishop Martyn led a service in which Rachel made her commitment

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