News & Stories


Mary Gregory announced as Rural Mission Enabler

Mary Gregory has been appointed Rural Mission Enabler for the Diocese of Leicester and will carry out the position alongside her role as Team Rector of the Flagstaff family of churches in Ashby de la Zouch.


Bishop Guli elected to the House of Bishops and General Synod

The Bishop of Loughborough joins the House of Bishops and General Synod


Leicester's BAME Mission and Ministry Enabler joins the Anti-Racism Taskforce

Lusa joins the new group which will recommend urgent to improve the Church's record on racial justice and equality


First confirmation service since lockdown began

Six candidates have been confirmed at Holy Trinity, Barrow on Soar, in the first confirmation since lockdown began


A Programme Manager appointed

Claire Bampton joins Bishop's Leadership Team as Programme Manager



Deacons ordained on Sunday at Leicester Cathedral

The postponed ordination of Deacons took place at the Cathedral on Sunday over three services. Nick Baker, Pauline Cummins, Paul Emberton, Ros Harper, Maria Jukes, Rob Leveritt, Dawn Matthew, Crystal McAllister and Biddy Saunders were all ordained. 


30 years from SPCK to Christian Resources, and another Advent is coming…

We're giving thanks to God this week for Janette in Christian Resources who marks the magnificent milestone of 30 years working in the city's bookshop. It's a role she was made to do, we think you'll agree. But the journey to a joyful role surrounded by theological books didn't start until she was honest with herself, and most significantly, God.  


Everyday Action brings a town together over the summer

Over the past few years St Simon and St Jude's have been called to provide something for the families in their area. This year things had to look a little different... So they took ideas from previous ventures that had gone well and combined the breakfast and lunch offering with crafts and packed them in takeaway bags so that families could prepare the meals and craft activities at home.


We want to hear about your experience of lockdown

It's not too late to share your experience, anecdote or story of how lockdown has been for you, and how it has affected your everyday faith, as part of the Shaped by God Together Process.

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