News & Stories


Wages of Sin: Labour Exploitation in Leicestershire

12th April 2023

Research 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 2023

Bishop 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.


Four decades of dedication to the cause

27th March 2023

The Rainbow Shop in Countesthorpe has raised more than £250,000 for Christian Aid


Bishop and Leicestershire church leaders petition councils and MPs

27th March 2023

Churches 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 2023

Work 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 2023

Internationally renowned singer, Diana Jones, is playing Holy Trinity church in aid of Loughborough Town of Sanctuary


A Warm Welcome at St Chad

27th February 2023

An update on how one church in Leicester is offering a 'Warm Welcome' in response to the cost-of-living crisis


Growing Faith at Mountsorrel Muddy Church

20th February 2023

Monthly Muddy Church began just under a year ago, to connect people with God in the great outdoors


Bishop's Lent Appeal 2023 - Home For Good

20th February 2023

Find out more about this year's Lent Appeal


'Everyday Calling' in the diocese

13th February 2023

Glimpses of glory were shared at our annual vocations day

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