Celebrating Baptisms and Confirmations in the Diocese
4th June 2024Our bishops took time to meet and worship with many people around the diocese during the past few months, baptising and confirming a number of candidates on their journeys.
News & Stories
New Lay Ministers Licensed at the Diocese’s Called Together Service
30th May 2024On Saturday 18 May, 11 new Associate Ministers were licensed at the annual Called Together service - a celebration and licensing of lay ministers from across the diocese, including Pastoral Assistants, Pioneers and Evangelists.
Eastertide Celebrations of Confirmation
22nd April 2024Our Bishops have been out and about in the diocese this Eastertide, leading services of confirmation, and sharing in the journeys of those taking their first steps in faith.
The Licensing of Jan Barlow as an Intercultural Pioneer Minister
15th April 2024Jan Barlow was licensed and welcomed to St Paul’s Church in Oadby on Sunday 7 April, during a joyously intercultural service marking new beginnings and a commitment to shared ministry.
Bishops' Easter Message
25th March 2024In their Easter message for 2024, Bishop Martyn and Bishop Saju reflect on Jesus' words "Peace be with you" and what that means in times of conflict in the Holy Land, which we know has had an impact in our own communities.
Coming Together in Support of the Bishops’ Lent Appeal 2024
24th March 2024It’s incredibly encouraging to hear how our worshipping communities have embraced the Bishops’ Lent Appeal in support of Baca this year, giving generously to the good cause.
New Beginnings in the Fenn Lanes Benefice
22nd March 2024Revd Emily Sharman was welcomed into St Margaret of Antioch’s Church during a joyful service of induction, and commitment to shared ministry in the rural benefice of the Fenn Lanes.
The Very Revd Karen Rooms Installed as Dean of Leicester
11th March 2024On Saturday 9 March, the Very Revd Canon Rooms was installed by Bishop Martyn as the new Dean of Leicester.
The Bishops’ Children & Youth Council Launch Listening Exercise on Prayer
22nd February 2024Could you facilitate a listening group around the theme of prayer with children or young people in your context?
Deanery-Wide Celebration of Baptism and Confirmation in Framland
20th February 2024The churches of Framland, north-east of the diocese, came together for a joint service of Baptism and Confirmation earlier this month.
