23 March National Day of Reflection - resources for churches
28th February 2022Charity Marie Curie is spearheading the campaign for a Day of Reflection to mark the two year anniversary of the beginning of the first UK lockdown
News & Stories
New Development Worker for Together Leicester
31st January 2022On the 11 January, Elaine Smith stepped into her new role of Community Development Worker for the charity Together Leicester. We met with Elaine and asked her to introduce herself and tell us a little more about her new role...
Meet Florence Gildea our Bishop's Social Policy Adviser
10th January 2022Jon Barrett interviews our new Bishop's Social Policy Adviser Florence Gildea about her new role, her experience and what excites her about social action.
Sustainable Christmas ideas...
13th December 2021Read an article from the latest edition of SR news in which Sarah, from Just Fair Trade, offers hints and tips to have an eco-friendly and ethical Christmas this year...
Bishop's Social Policy Adviser Appointed
29th November 2021The Bishop of Leicester has appointed a Social Policy Adviser (two days per week and funded nationally by the Church Commissioners). Florence Gildea will start in the role in the new year but will spend occasional days in the diocese before then.
Next Suffragan Bishop of Loughborough Announced
12th November 2021The Revd Saju Muthalaly will start work here in the spring
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Laura's Everyday Action - Baby Basics
5th November 2021As Christians we are called to serve our community and love our neighbour, but that calling was so strong for Laura, she had vulnerable families in our diocese on her heart before she had even moved to Leicester.
Training for Church-Community Cook and Eat Hubs Finally Begins
11th October 2021After delays due to the pandemic, the first training sessions have begun
Plant, Grow, Live at The Growing Hub in Thurnby Lodge
2nd August 2021Cauliflowers fluffy and cabbages green, strawberries and runner beans as tall as we've seen… The Growing Hub in Thurnby Lodge is taking tasty shape around the Christchurch building and it's an exciting prospect for both the church and its community.
CLLAMS urge local Christians to write to their MP in response to the proposed New Plan for Immigration
4th May 2021Christians in Leicester & Leicestershire Against Modern Slavery (CLLAMS) is sending a letter to the Home Office in response to the proposed New Plan for Immigration – and is encouraging churches in the diocese to send their responses directly to the Home Office too, as well as encouraging individual congregants to contact their local MP about it.
