First-ever Drive-in Harvest Festival
28th October 2020Our Rural Officer has led the first-ever drive-in harvest festival service for Leicestershire Young Farmers
News & Stories
Bishop Guli's podcast contributes to new resources to help churches explore God's generosity
28th October 2020The Church of England has launched new resources to enable churches to take part in ‘Generosity Week'
Sharing resources from the Christian Climate Conference
26th October 2020On Saturday 5 September young people from around Leicester and Leicestershire coordinated a Christian Climate Conference open to people from any faith background on Zoom. Slides from the event can be found here along with a resource bank that has been put together by the team behind the event. It includes worship resources, recommended podcasts, books, films and online content. This resource bank links to many of the themes and workshop topics explored on the day but it is hoped it will be used widely by all in the diocese.
Miles for Refugees
20th October 2020Throughout September, people across the country walked, ran, cycled, and even skateboarded, to raise money for the Red Cross Miles for Refugees appeal. Here in the Diocese of Leicester, Rachael and Deb from Loughborough, clocked up more than 130 miles between them as they walked and ran to support refugees, people seeking asylum and vulnerable migrants in the UK.
Bishop Martyn welcomes the 'Kingdom Calling' report to aid the Church's understanding of vocation
20th October 2020New resource published to encourage a shift in the Church's understanding of vocation
Shaped By God Together Update
19th October 2020Hopefully by now you're aware of “Shaped by God Togetherâ€, the process we're going through, as we look to the future and seek to discern how God is reshaping us. Find out more about where we are up to in the process here.
Richard Trethewey appointed chair of the DAC
16th October 2020Richard Trethewey is taking on the role of chair of the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC). He will carry out this position alongside his current responsibilities as Rector of Glenfield and Newtown Linford, and Area Dean of Sparkenhoe East.
Mary Gregory announced as Rural Mission Enabler
16th October 2020Mary 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
15th October 2020The Bishop of Loughborough joins the House of Bishops and General Synod
Leicester's BAME Mission and Ministry Enabler joins the Anti-Racism Taskforce
14th October 2020Lusa joins the new group which will recommend urgent to improve the Church's record on racial justice and equality
