News & Stories


Stories of faith from Easter Baptisms and Confirmations

17th April 2023

This Easter Sunday saw our Bishops out in the diocese for services and sharing the message of transforming hope for the suffering from families hit by the cost of living, to the challenges for farmers and asylum seekers in our county


'Come and Eat'

17th April 2023

A church in Eyres Monsell has been opening its doors to offer food and fellowship


Growing Faith at Mountsorrel Muddy Church

20th February 2023

Monthly Muddy Church began just under a year ago, to connect people with God in the great outdoors


Bishop's Lent Appeal 2023 - Home For Good

20th February 2023

Find out more about this year's Lent Appeal


An update from the Communities for Ukraine Scheme

30th January 2023

Last year we reported on the partnership between the Diocese and Citizens UK to find hosts for Ukrainian families through the Communities for Ukraine scheme. One year on, here is an update.


Curing Loneliness, One Cup at a Time

28th November 2022

You might not think of hosting a regular coffee morning as loving service of the world. But with isolation and loneliness being shown to have negative effects on our mental and physical health, giving people an opportunity to connect with others can be a real lifeline.


Leicester Homelessness Charter partners reflect four years on

24th November 2022

Leicester City Mayor and the Bishop of Leicester were among those speaking at a special event hosted by the University of Leicester to mark four years since the  city’s Homelessness Charter was set up.


The Beacon Church Celebrates Its First Year

14th November 2022

A new Diocese of Leicester church planted in Hinckley has marked its first year as a worshiping community.


Connecting the community and church in Oaks in Charnwood

28th October 2022

The Rural Coffee Connect mobile barista van rolled into Oaks in Charnwood recently, to join forces with the community and St James the Greater Church, to help tackle rural isolation and loneliness.


Churches in the NWL work in partnership to support Ukranian refugee guests

14th October 2022

Churches in the North West Leicestershire deanery are pulling together in partnership to support Ukranian refugee guests and their host families within their community. 

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