Give Leicester's contactless fundraising campaign to raise money for Covid-secure accommodation this winter
2nd November 2020Give Leicester is now raising money to provide Covid-secure accommodation throughout the winter.
News & Stories
Black History Month at Roots IWC
2nd November 2020Over 30 people attended a special Black History Month service hosted by the Roots intercultural worshipping community last week. The celebration service was to mark Black History Month, which has been observed in the UK since 1987.
Bishop of Leicester appoints a new Canon Precentor at Leicester Cathedral
2nd November 2020Revd Canon Emma Davies is the new Canon Precentor and Canon Residentiary at Leicester Cathedral.
Thinking differently about lay ministry - Bishop Martyn's comment piece in the Church Times
30th October 2020Our Lead Bishop for Lay Ministry sees opportunity in reimagining ministry in a way which doesn't diminish the role of clergy but sees it enhanced through a true recognition of the complementary gift of lay ministers.
Prayer Labyrinth created for the community
29th October 2020An outdoor prayer labyrinth has been created in Birstall for the church and wider community to explore and wander at their leisure.
Angela's Everyday Faith
29th October 2020We spend an average of 42 hours a week at work; that is a large chunk of our time! Angela spoke to Shaped about how her faith helps her in the everyday at work as a Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist
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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
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