The Licensing of the Revd Fran Grasham as Resident Chaplain of Launde Abbey
31st July 2024The Reverend Fran Grasham was recently licensed as Resident Chaplain of Launde Abbey by Bishop Saju during midday prayer in the Chapel.
News & Stories
The Revd Barry Hill announced as the next Suffragan Bishop of Whitby
31st July 2024The Reverend Barry Hill, currently Strategy Development Enabler in the Diocese of Leicester, has today been announced as the next Suffragan Bishop of Whitby in the Diocese of York, following the retirement of The Right Reverend Paul Ferguson.
Thought-Provoking Prayer Spaces in School
25th July 2024School might be out for the summer, but children from the Tudor Grange Samworth Academy were given something to think and pray about before they broke-up for the holidays.
The Climate Ambassadors Scheme is Recruiting Volunteers!
24th July 2024Do you have a passion for tackling climate change and want to help our educational settings put a climate action plan into progress?
Eco Church Conversations
24th July 2024We are holding an Eco Church Conversations Day on Saturday, September 14 from 10am – 2pm, at Holy Trinity Church in Leicester. It’s open to anyone, of any age, and all denominations are welcome to come and join in the fun.
Everyday Faith App: Develop a Daily Connection With God
22nd July 2024Everyday Faith is the new daily devotional app from the Church of England designed to inspire, equip and encourage you in your faith every day of the week.
An Evening of Interfaith Learning
11th July 2024Sparkenhoe East Deanery Synod recently welcomed special guests, in partnership with the St Philip’s Centre, to an evening of interfaith encounter at St Philip and St James Church in Ratby.
Catalyst 30K: Free Training for Children and Youth Leaders
11th July 2024This year, Leicester was one of several dioceses to partner with the Church of England 30k Project to pilot new training programmes for children and youth leaders. We are now recruiting for participants to join a second cohort in Autumn 2024.
The Dog Days of Summer Services
11th July 2024A recent Sunday morning service at St Peter’s in Horninghold was attended by nine enthusiastic, four-legged friends as the church held its second annual Pets & Prosecco service, celebrating mankind’s special relationship with their furry family members.
Bishop Martyn’s Address at General Synod
11th July 2024As lead bishop for the Church of England’s Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process, Bishop Martyn opened the debate at General Synod regarding the outlined proposals for the wider use of prayers asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples in church services.
