News & Stories


Living Well Together Across Difference

24th November 2023

At a time when important, and often difficult, conversations are being held within the Church of England, Christians around the diocese are being encouraged to engage with the reconciliation ministry course, Difference.

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Local Co-Op Helps Fundraising for Church’s Loving Service of the Community

24th November 2023

Groby Co-op has selected as one of its local charities, the Ratby Lunch Club, Cinema Club and Holiday at Home scheme - church-led initiatives to help reduce isolation amongst older people.

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A 'Warm Welcome' For All

30th October 2023

If you were wondering about registering as a Warm Welcome space, the data from last year's campaign shows how much of an impact something as simple as a heated space, simple refreshments and a warm welcome can make. Hear about St Chad’s Church in Leicester.

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Baby Loss Awareness

9th October 2023

Read Revd Phillippa Taylor's story, and how it has inspired her to hold a Baby Loss Service for anyone who has also been affected.

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Watch 'After the Flood' Film For Free During October

5th October 2023

As part of Black History month, the national church is offering our worshipping communities free access to watch After the Flood - a documentary about the Church, slavery and reconciliation.

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Launch of 'Disability Matters' Newsletter

4th August 2023

Emily Williams, our diocesan Disability Awareness Advisor, has helped create a national newsletter as part of the Church’s commitment to deaf and disabled people in our worshipping communities

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Speaking of Dignity

4th August 2023

A guest post by Bishop Martyn for the Confederation of School Trusts’ Blog

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Resources: Sharing Stories About Disabled Christians

26th June 2023

A film and podcast is now available sharing the stories of disabled Christians in the Church


It's Refugee Week

15th June 2023

This year, the theme is ‘Compassion’, and everyone is invited to explore what compassion looks like in action


Quiet retreat day for clergy partners

11th May 2023

Faith, fellowship, and a warming fire were at the heart of a recent quiet retreat day for clergy partners in the diocese

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