Bishop of Leicester's statement on Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse Report on the Anglican Church
6th October 2020A statement following the publication of the IICSA Report
News & Stories
Deacons ordained on Sunday at Leicester Cathedral
1st October 2020The postponed ordination of Deacons took place at the Cathedral on Sunday over three services. Nick Baker, Pauline Cummins, Paul Emberton, Ros Harper, Maria Jukes, Rob Leveritt, Dawn Matthew, Crystal McAllister and Biddy Saunders were all ordained.
30 years from SPCK to Christian Resources, and another Advent is coming…
1st October 2020We're giving thanks to God this week for Janette in Christian Resources who marks the magnificent milestone of 30 years working in the city's bookshop. It's a role she was made to do, we think you'll agree. But the journey to a joyful role surrounded by theological books didn't start until she was honest with herself, and most significantly, God.
Everyday Action brings a town together over the summer
28th September 2020Over the past few years St Simon and St Jude's have been called to provide something for the families in their area. This year things had to look a little different... So they took ideas from previous ventures that had gone well and combined the breakfast and lunch offering with crafts and packed them in takeaway bags so that families could prepare the meals and craft activities at home.
We want to hear about your experience of lockdown
23rd September 2020It's not too late to share your experience, anecdote or story of how lockdown has been for you, and how it has affected your everyday faith, as part of the Shaped by God Together Process.
Doxecology - creation, ecology & Christian hope
21st September 2020Jon Barrett chats with Joel Payne from Resound Worship about their new album Doxecology.
Preaching matters- so let us help you!
21st September 2020There are some great resources and events around at the moment to help those who preach to reflect on the how and why of their preaching ministry. We've highlighted three different opportunities for clergy, licensed readers and anyone who preaches in our churches and fresh expressions to continue to learn and think about how they communicate the gospel.
Please will you help us invite everyone to be part of being Shaped By God Together?
14th September 2020Please will you help us make everyone's experience count? Your role in shaping the future of our faith communities in this diocese is vital and alongside praying, it will make a real difference to the Shaped By God Together process if you can help us capture the real, honest views of everyone in our faith communities, especially those who wouldn't normally contribute to such conversations.
Twelve Priests Ordained
14th September 2020Like many other events involving the gathering together of people, the ordinations of priests and deacons, which normally take place in the Summer at Petertide, were delayed due to Covid. This Sunday the delayed ordinations of twelve priests took place across three services
New residents arrive at our Community of the Tree of Life
11th September 2020Ten new residents have arrived to start their year at our new monastic community, The Community of the Tree of Life
