News & Stories


It's Refugee Week

15th June 2023

This year, the theme is ‘Compassion’, and everyone is invited to explore what compassion looks like in action


Chaplaincy Care and Communion for Download Festival Goers

12th June 2023

An ecumenical Chaplaincy team, including diocesan lay and ordained members, ministered to the crowds in Castle Donington


Kathryn's epic walk for 'Passion'

24th April 2023

Kathryn Lewis is walking 30 miles of Isle of Wight coastal path in 24hrs to raise money for a local hub that supports young people


'Come and Eat'

17th April 2023

A church in Eyres Monsell has been opening its doors to offer food and fellowship


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.


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


Alan's 'postie ministry'

13th February 2023

The retired postman talks about his faithful service to the Great Bowden community and beyond

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