Area Dean of Launde appointed as the next Archdeacon of Oakham
4th October 2021Revd Canon Alison Booker will be licensed by the Bishop of Peterborough in February
News & Stories
Small village community celebrates completion of church repairs
4th October 2021St Michael and All Angels church in Harston is celebrating the completion of essential building works costing nearly £47,000 with a special celebration service.
Ashby Church of England Primary School's Prayer Garden
3rd October 2021One of our Church Schools in the North West of the diocese has recently transformed part of its outdoor space into a prayer garden giving all of the children an opportunity to think, observe, and question while taking part in creative prayer activities.
Bishop confirms our parishes are front and centre
3rd October 2021Ahead of our Diocesan Synod meeting on Saturday, the Bishop of Leicester has spoken about the proposed new diocesan framework to underline that parishes are front and centre.
Welcome Service for this year's new monastic community residents
27th September 2021The Community of the Tree of Life is welcoming 13 residents for the next year
Oasis in Hinckley
27th September 2021There's an overwhelming warmth and welcome that hits you as soon as you walk into the Oasis cafe and community project. From the country cottage tables, to the beautiful bunting hanging end to end, it's a homely space that invites you to pull up a chair, have a coffee, and take a break from the busyness of life.
Climate Sunday celebrated at St Dionysius
20th September 2021St Dionysius held 3 special services for Climate Sunday on 12 September
Open Air Service in Thurnby
20th September 2021Quite a few of our churches across the Diocese of Leicester have been taking advantage of the last days of summer sun to hold services and gatherings outdoors in recent weeks. As a safer approach to getting together once again in bigger groups, the fresh air and clement weather has been quite the tonic for sharing the word of God with church congregations and the wider community. Over in Thurnby, St Luke's Church brought together more than 125 people in an open air Sunday service on Manor Park earlier this month.
Special Prayers To Mark the Retirement of David and Helen Newman
13th September 2021Bishop Martyn and others met with the Newmans marking their retirement from Launde Abbey
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Eco Church at St Anne's
13th September 2021A church community on the western side of Leicester is making great progress in the challenge to safeguard God's creation and address the issue of climate change – in faith, practice and mission.
