Work Out Your Church’s Carbon Footprint to Help Care for God’s Creation
17th January 2025The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for all churches in the diocese to enter fuel and power use from 2024.
News & Stories
Churches Offer a Warm Welcome this Winter
13th January 2025Throughout the year churches open their doors to provide hospitality, refreshments and welcome to those in their parish. During the winter months these coffee mornings and drop-ins can be a vital point of connection and support.
Bishops' Christmas Message 2024
23rd December 2024The Bishops' Christmas Message reminds us that Christ came for all people. The video features Christmas wishes in many languages, thanks to the community of Hope Hamilton Church of England Primary School.
Global Carol Service Brings Cultures Together for 'A Glimpse of Heaven'
16th December 2024The service was an uplifting celebration of our diocese’s diverse intercultural communities, perfectly melded in a rich offering of music, dance, prayer and worship.
The Emergence of Focal Ministry
16th December 2024As the shape of ministry changes across our diocese, many people are feeling called to offer spiritual leadership in their local church. Focal Ministry is the name being given to this emerging shape of ministry.
Advent 2024 - Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room
25th November 2024Each day throughout Advent, we’ll be releasing a short daily bible verse or a line from a carol. We encourage you take a few minutes reflecting on these words.
Mothers’ Union RISE UP to 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
21st November 2024Every year members of the Mothers’ Union participate in 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence in order to raise awareness of violence against women and girls.
Pastoral Message from Bishop Martyn
15th November 2024A pastoral message from Bishop Martyn to those in the Diocese of Leicester, following the release of the Makin Review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, and offering an update on the Minster Community process.
Bishops' statement regarding the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
12th November 2024A statement from the Bishops of Leicester and Loughborough in response to the publication of the Makin review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Bishops Appoint Sophie Holder as Diocesan Director of Racial Equity
11th November 2024Sophie will be commissioned to her new role at Diocesan Synod on Saturday 23 November 2024 and will begin work on Friday 6 December 2024.
