Inspiring Ecumenical Event Encourages Eco Churches
20th September 2024On Saturday 14 September, more than 50 people from across the diocese came together to hold ecumenical conversations about Eco Church.
News & Stories
Church of England’s Net Zero Carbon 2030 Impact Report
19th September 2024The Church of England’s first Net Zero Carbon 2030 Impact Report has been published, highlighting the impact of the Net Zero Programme in dioceses since it was mobilised last year.
Introducing Adam Clarke - Net Zero Carbon Programme Manager
18th September 2024We are delighted to announce that Adam Clarke has joined the diocese as Net Zero Carbon Programme Manager and will be operating across the dioceses of Leicester and Peterborough.
Marking Creationtide with Monty the Vicarage Python
18th September 2024Breakfast Church at St Crispin’s in Braunstone welcomed a special visitor to help them think about Creationtide earlier this month. After an interactive telling of the Creation story from Genesis 1, the congregation were able to meet one of God’s wonderful creatures - 'Monty' the Vicarage Python.
Changes in the Diocese of Leicester’s Archdeacons’ Office
16th September 2024The Revd Richard Trethewey, Rector in the Benefice of Glenfield and Newtown Linford, and part-time Assistant Archdeacon in the diocese, will be stepping-up into the full-time role of Acting Archdeacon of Loughborough. Richard will provide cover for The Ven Claire Wood, Archdeacon of Loughborough, during the period of her sabbatical, from 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024.
Marking 30 Years of Women Priests
16th September 2024A Eucharist to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women as Priests in the Church of England took place in Leicester Cathedral on the afternoon of Sunday 8 September.
The Village Heart at St John’s: A New Chapter for Donisthorpe
16th September 2024The historic church was recently rededicated by Bishop Saju during a service of thanksgiving, marking the completion of a significant reordering project. The ambitious plan, aptly named ‘The Village Heart at St John’s’ has transformed the church into a welcoming and versatile space for the entire community.
Making the most of A Church Near You
16th September 2024Churches use banners and noticeboards, emails and social media, as well as their website, but every parish and benefice has a listing on AChurchNearYou.com too.
OWL Gathering Inspires Worshipping Our Creator Amongst Creation
11th September 2024On Saturday 7 September, around 100 people came together at Launde Abbey in the diocese for an outdoor worship gathering, organised by the OWL Network (Outdoor Worship Leicestershire) and Peterborough Outdoor Worship.
New Diocesan Synod Meets and Talks Strategy
9th September 2024A meeting of the new Diocesan Synod took place on Tuesday 3 September in the Grand Hall at St Martins House.