On Saturday, 13 February, the Revd Canon Paul-Gordon Chandler was consecrated as the tenth bishop of the Diocese of Wyoming in a service which was streamed online. The Diocese of Wyoming is one of our international link dioceses.
Discipleship and everyday faith don't stop during lockdown, they just look slightly different. A few weeks ago we wrote about some churches from the diocese which have been running enquirers courses (courses aimed at introducing those who are not yet Christians to the Christian faith). Now we're catching up with a couple of churches which have held courses to help their existing church members grow in the depth of their discipleship.
Launde's Warden and Chaplain have announced that they decided last summer they will retire this August and a new interim Chair has just been appointed as Bishop Guli prepares for her move to Chelmsford
Bishop Martyn and Bishop Guli have issued this statement this afternoon
In this week's reflection Bishop Martyn thinks about the gift of a new language - the language of lament
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With many churches not open for in-person meetings and services at the moment, some are experimenting with innovative new ways of connecting with their communities. At St Andrews, North Kilworth, part of the Avon Swift team of churches, the ancient practice of pilgrimage has been given a modern twist with their QR code churchyard pilgrimage.
In this week's reflection Bishop Martyn thinks about the gift of waiting
Yesterday saw Jon Tearne and Sami Lindsey licensed to St Peter's, Oadby as part of an exciting plan to revitalise the church's mission and ministry there. The vision is to continue to build on St Peter's well established and valued civic role and to become more intentionally mission focussed, with a particular emphasis on engaging with children, young people, families, and young adults.
Before lockdown Pamela used to love going to a nearby monastery. She would sit quietly, write prayers, listen to God and write down what she felt He was saying to her. However the pandemic put a stop to her visits, as well as her volunteering job in the NHS. These frustrations haven't stopped Pamela from sharing her faith with her friends.
On Saturday 23 January our annual Called Together Service took place on Zoom. This service should have taken place in October 2020 but was delayed due to the pandemic. Every year this service celebrates the incredible variety and contribution of lay ministers to the Diocese of Leicester. It also gives us the opportunity to pray for the new ministers and encourages us all to consider our own gifts and calling.
