Churches urged to join online celebration of the Easter story
29th March 2021Leicestershire at the Cross will be broadcast online at 5.45pm Good Friday
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Easter witness event goes online
29th March 2021An alternative version of Leicestershire at the Cross will be broadcast on Youtube on Good Friday evening instead of the traditional gathering people together in Leicester city centre to watch a re-enactment of the death and resurrection of Jesus
Bishop Martyn's retreat reflections
29th March 2021Bishop Martyn led an online Diocesan Retreat on 25 March with three short video reflections on 2 Corinthians 1 v1-11, focussing on what the passage can teach us about weakness, humility and suffering.
Bishop's Reflection #10: Peter's Denial of Jesus
22nd March 2021In this week's reflection Bishop Martyn dwells on Peter's denial of Jesus
Bishop Martyn's Mercury letter on unity of faiths and shared responsibility in tackling Covid-19 infection rates
19th March 2021As many Leicestershire places of worship remain closed as we mark a year since lockdown began, Bishop Martyn encourages us to take responsibility individually and collectively
Bishop's Reflections #9: The Arrest of Jesus
15th March 2021As we get closer to Holy Week Bishop Martyn reflects of the arrest of Jesus in this week's video.
Bishop's Reflections #8: The Temptation of Control
8th March 2021In this week's reflection Bishop Martyn continues with the theme of the temptations Jesus faced.
High Sheriff's Justice Service to thank those who uphold the law and administer justice
3rd March 2021Leicester Cathedral will host a special online service on 7 March with the Chief Constable, Bishop and Dean of Leicester and High Sheriff's Chaplain
Bishop's Reflections #7: The Temptation of Performance
1st March 2021In his next video reflection, Bishop Martyn looks at our temptation to perform.
Bishop's Reflections #6: Temptations of Jesus - Stones to Bread
22nd February 2021As we are now in the season of Lent, Bishop Martyn reflects on the temptations of Jesus.