News & Stories


10,000 knitted chain links focus prayer for modern slavery victims

28th March 2022

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

28th March 2022

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

21st March 2022

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

17th March 2022

Advice for parishes and clergy on helping refugees


Leicester push to help tackle modern slavery

14th March 2022

The Clewer Initiative is promoting its updated and improved Safe Car Wash App in Leicester this month.


Rural Church opens its doors for eco refills

7th March 2022

A rural church working on its eco credentials has established a relationship with a local environmentally conscious company, to help make caring for God's earth as accessible as possible in its community. All Saints Church in Hoby, near Melton, is hosting a ‘Real Refills' pop-up shop every fortnight, selling ethically sourced products at affordable prices. The goods include food and cleaning products, bodycare and household items, all without the plastic packaging.


Emergency Ukraine appeal from the Diocese in Europe and USPG

4th March 2022

Food, medicine, shelter, care for children and people internally displaced in Ukraine is urgently needed as well as care for refugees at the borders and beyond, including people of all nationalities fleeing the war.


Local All Age Worshipping Community bless their village

21st February 2022

At a recent All Age Worship service at Christ Church, Mountsorrel, the worshipping community thought about how they've been blessed by God, and how they in turn can be a blessing to others. 


St Mary Magdalen, Knighton received the Bronze A Rocha Eco Church Award

24th January 2022

A course for Creationtide, a dash of inspiration from diocesan leading environmentalists, a lockdown-born youth eco club and a whole heap of hard-work from all corners of the community, have combined to help one of our churches achieve an A Rocha Eco Church Award.


Meet Florence Gildea our Bishop's Social Policy Adviser

10th January 2022

Jon Barrett interviews our new Bishop's Social Policy Adviser Florence Gildea about her new role, her experience and what excites her about social action.

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