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Bishop's Reflections #4 The Gift of a New Language

In this week's reflection Bishop Martyn thinks about the gift of a new language - the language of lament


Bishop's Reflections #3 - The Gift of Waiting

In this week's reflection Bishop Martyn thinks about the gift of waiting


Called Together

On Saturday 23 January our annual Called Together Service took place on Zoom. This service should have taken place in October 2020 but was delayed due to the pandemic. Every year this service celebrates the incredible variety and contribution of lay ministers to the Diocese of Leicester. It also gives us the opportunity to pray for the new ministers and encourages us all to consider our own gifts and calling.


Video: Old Dalby School's heartwarming work in the local community

This is the second in a series highlighting some of the great work that staff and pupils in our schools are doing alongside people in their own communities and further afield. The first was Barwell CofE Academy which you can see by clicking here.


Video: Wondering Soul and our everyday faith

David Monteith chats to Ruth about what we can learn about small groups, prayer, bible study, discipleship and community from the Wondering Soul exhibition currently taking place in venues across Leicestershire.


Bishop Martyn shares the Easter message of reconciliation

The Bishop of Leicester has issued his Easter message, sharing the good news of reconciliation brought by Jesus's death and resurrection.


Video – Everyday Faith Quick Tips – Praying in the Pauses

Do you ever feel like you're too busy to pray? If so, the reality is probably that you're too busy not to pray. Here Beth has a quick chat with Matt from the Community of the Tree of Life and picks up some tips about fitting prayer into the busyness of everyday life.


Video: Quick Tips – Sharing your Faith

What do we say when we don't have all the answers? In our first episode of our new series “Quick Tips” we chat to Jon about a handy tip when sharing your faith in everyday conversations


Richard Worsfold installed as the new Archdeacon of Leicester

Richard Worsfold has been installed by Bishop Martyn as the new Archdeacon of Leicester.


Leicester Cathedral to welcome new honorary Canons

Leicester Cathedral will welcome seven new honorary Canons on the afternoon of 16th September at their service of installation. A mixture of ordained and non-ordained ministers, six are already actively pursuing their vocations within the life of the Diocese, while Dr Cathy Ross, an Oxford-based theologian who specialises in contextual mission will be taking on the role of Canon Theologian


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