A new term means a new listening exercise, and this autumn the Diocese of Leicester is inviting children and young people to share their views on social media through the latest Bishop's Children and Youth Council (BCYC) listening exercise.
Safeguarding Sunday is just four weeks away and we would love to see as many worshipping communities across the Diocese of Leicester as possible take part.
The Diocese of Leicester has pledged to create ten new stipendiary clergy posts as part of its long-term commitment to support parish ministry and mission in the diocese.
The Church of St Michael and All Angels in Diseworth recently celebrated its Patronal Festival with a special service of Choral Evensong that brought together people from across their minster community for a joyful musical celebration.
*The following article references safeguarding.* Following a recent meeting with the visiting INEQE independent safeguarding auditors, Bishop Martyn has shared encouraging initial feedback from the safeguarding audit.
The results of our summer term listening exercise on friendship are now in, offering a valuable insight into what children and young people across the diocese have to say about one of the most important aspects of their lives.
It was a joy to welcome Bishop Bethuel Mlula, Bishop of Kiteto in our Tanzanian link diocese, to the Diocese of Leicester for several weeks during September. The main purpose of his visit has been to strengthen links with churches and schools in our diocese, while sharing the plight of the Kiteto Christian College (KCC) primary school.
As we continue through Black History Month, Sophie Holder, our Diocesan Director of Racial Equity, reflects on the personal meaning of history, the legacy of family, and the importance of honouring the communities that shape us.
Chaplains serving across the Diocese of Leicester and in Leicester Cathedral were celebrated at a special choral evensong service recognising their vital ministry in hospitals, schools, prisons, universities and other church and community settings.
As we mark Dyslexia Awareness Week (5–11 October), we are invited to recognise not only the challenges dyslexia can bring, but also the different perspectives, strengths and ways of communicating that people offer through their life and ministry. In a special conversation for his Preaching Well podcast, Bishop Saju spoke with the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Dame Sarah Mullally, about her own experience of dyslexia and how it has shaped her approach to preaching.
