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"Called by Name" - Confirmation Celebrations Across the Diocese

11th May 2026

Over the past few months, up until the end of April, a host of Confirmation services have taken place in churches around the Diocese of Leicester, each one a joyful and meaningful celebration.

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Church Volunteers Launch EPiC to Help People into Work and Bless the Community

23rd April 2026

Exaireo Trust, a Christian social housing charity in Loughborough, celebrated the launch of its new initiative - Enterprise Partnerships in Communities (EPiC) - earlier this month. The volunteer-led vision of EPiC is to offer meaningful employment to people who face barriers to work, while blessing the local community through practical services such as car washing, gardening, and painting and decorating.

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Archbishop Sarah to Visit Four Dioceses Including Leicester

20th April 2026

The Archbishop of Canterbury will visit dioceses and parishes across the Church of England this year to shine a light on where God is at work in local churches and communities.

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Bishops’ Easter Message 2026 - Rumours of Another World

30th March 2026

The Revd Martyn Snow, Lord Bishop of Leicester, and the Rt Revd Saju Muthalaly, Bishop of Loughborough, share their message for Easter 2026.

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Lay Ministers - a Source of Hope and Beacons of God’s Presence in Our Diocese

22nd March 2026

Lay Minsters from all over the diocese in their many roles and with their varied gifts, came together in worship, fellowship and shared learning, bringing their questions and offering support and encouragement to one another. Around 50 lay ministers gathered on Saturday 7 March at St Martins House in Leicester for a packed programme.

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Celebrating Commitment to the Cornerstone Team

16th March 2026

In a joyful service of welcome and commitment to shared ministry in the Cornerstone Team, the Revd Tom Devas was recently licensed as Team Rector by Bishop Saju.

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Pies and Piety

9th March 2026

Bishop Saju was delighted to step into Melton Mowbray’s famed pie arena as he joined an esteemed panel of judges for this year’s British Pie Awards at St Mary's Church. Offering a blessing over the pies, he recognised hospitality and prayed in gratitude for the creativity of everyday people whose craft brings us together and nourishes our communities.

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Could God Be Calling You to Chaplaincy?

5th March 2026

What if your ministry, the outworking of the life of Christ, wasn’t just inside a church building… but in the heart of everyday life? In workplaces, schools, universities, prisons, hospitals, airports, the armed forces, even alongside civic leaders - chaplains bring hope, faith, and presence where it matters most.

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Bishops' Lent Appeal 2026 - Family Holiday Charity

10th February 2026

The Bishops’ Lent Appeal for 2026 is in support of Family Holiday Charity, an organisation dedicated to helping families struggling with some of life’s toughest challenges.

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'Preaching Well' the Podcast

26th January 2026

A new podcast is entering the preaching landscape – a reason to open your app, hit play, and dive deep into the conversation...

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