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
Young Voices From Across the Diocese Give Their Views on Climate Change
17th October 2024The results of the latest Bishops’ Children and Youth Council listening report are in with 227 young people from primary and secondary schools and church groups around the diocese offering their thoughts and feelings on the subject of Climate Change.
Inspiring Ecumenical Event Encourages Eco Churches
20th September 2024On Saturday 14 September, more than 50 people from across the diocese came together to hold ecumenical conversations about Eco Church.
Introducing Adam Clarke - Net Zero Carbon Programme Manager
18th September 2024We are delighted to announce that Adam Clarke has joined the diocese as Net Zero Carbon Programme Manager and will be operating across the dioceses of Leicester and Peterborough.
Marking Creationtide with Monty the Vicarage Python
18th September 2024Breakfast Church at St Crispin’s in Braunstone welcomed a special visitor to help them think about Creationtide earlier this month. After an interactive telling of the Creation story from Genesis 1, the congregation were able to meet one of God’s wonderful creatures - 'Monty' the Vicarage Python.
OWL Gathering Inspires Worshipping Our Creator Amongst Creation
11th September 2024On Saturday 7 September, around 100 people came together at Launde Abbey in the diocese for an outdoor worship gathering, organised by the OWL Network (Outdoor Worship Leicestershire) and Peterborough Outdoor Worship.
How could your church make the most of Creationtide?
16th August 2024Many churches choose the season of Creationtide to hold special services and events, including their Harvest celebrations, giving thanks for God's gift of creation, and renewing their commitment to caring for our one planet home. There are a wealth of resources available. Here are a few to get you started...
The Climate Ambassadors Scheme is Recruiting Volunteers!
24th July 2024Do you have a passion for tackling climate change and want to help our educational settings put a climate action plan into progress?
Eco Church Conversations
24th July 2024We are holding an Eco Church Conversations Day on Saturday, September 14 from 10am – 2pm, at Holy Trinity Church in Leicester. It’s open to anyone, of any age, and all denominations are welcome to come and join in the fun.
Draft Diocesan Strategy Presented to Leaders From Across Diocese
20th June 2024Following a discernment morning in January, members of Diocesan Synod, Diocesan Trustees, Bishop’s Children and Youth Council, Bishop’s Council, Area Deans, Lay Chairs and the Bishop’s Leadership Team met on Wednesday 19 June to review the draft diocesan strategy, in advance of it coming to Diocesan Synod in September.
