‘Give, Take, Swap’ Community Pantry in Great Glen
A village church has launched a Community Pantry to tackle problems including the cost-of-living crisis, wellbeing and ecological concerns such as food waste.
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Christians from around the diocese engaging with the Ukrainian crisis
he diocese is partnering with Citizens UK to welcome Ukrainian guests across the diocese.
Leicester Deaf Centre bestowed with The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
Leicester Deaf Centre has been bestowed with The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service - the highest award a local voluntary group can receive, equivalent to an MBE – in recognition of its amazing work.
From Foodbanks to Good Food for All: Responding locally to the cost of living crisis
As Together Leicester Development Worker, Elaine Smith has been working ecumenically with parishes in the county to develop innovative and creative ways of addressing food poverty, including community kitchens, lunch clubs, community fridges and cook and eat sessions, alongside the food pantries that have been emerging across the diocese
Two new food pantries are launched!
Last Saturday saw the joint ecumenical launch of two new food pantries in two Leicester city churches, one Anglican and one operated by a Moravian congregation in a Methodist church hall. Archdeacon Richard and Moravian Bishop Joachim visited both food pantries, at All Saints Belgrave and Wesley Hall Methodist church, and prayed for the two projects as they opened their doors for the first time.
Church Sleepover raises money for Bishop's Lent Appeal
Bats, mice, spiders and the hourly chiming of bells did little to intimidate a trio of parishioners in the village of Barkby who recently spent the night sleeping in St Mary's Church to raise money for the Bishop of Leicester's Lent Appeal 2022.
10,000 knitted chain links focus prayer for modern slavery victims
The Mothers' Union knitted chain has been on display at the Community of the Tree of Life Chapel
Christian Aid is inviting churches to join together to pray and light candles for Ukraine this Sunday
Prayers for an end to the conflict and for all those affected by the terrible impact of war
Churches and Bishops Mark Solidarity with Refugees
Many parish churches and both Bishops have taken part in the national Together with Refugees campaign to urge the Government to establish an asylum system that respects the human dignity of all people.
War in Ukraine: advice for parishes and clergy on helping refugees
Advice for parishes and clergy on helping refugees
