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1. Bishop Richard consecrated at St Paul’s Cathedral

   18th May 2012 - On Ascension day, Thursday 17th May, the Ven Richard Atkinson, Archdeacon of Leicester became the Bishop of Bedford in the Diocese of St Albans. Continue Reading

2. The final countdown!

   17th May 2012 - Colours of Life is almost here! This diocesan organised festival like day on Saturday 26th May is open to everyone, free of charge and no booking is required. With loads to enjoy, play with, listen to and engage with it’s designed very much with something for all ages to explore and experience more of God. There’s an 100ft inflatable noah’s ark, Velcro Olympics, Christian magician, a range of talks in a speakers venue, fire-eaters, interactive treasure hunt to explore the Christian story, Messy Church, sports coaching, drumming workshops, Gospel Choir, Open the Book, a creative art area, Christian Aid’s Unfair Funfair, chainsaw wood sculpting, Rory Mallone playing live, art exhibition, childrens DVD room, children’s play area, BBQ, Breathe, a 24/7 prayer room, Godly Play and so much more. Continue reading to find out more. Continue Reading

3. Rory Malone to play at Colours of Life!

   16th May 2012 - In an exciting new addition to the programme for Colours of Life, we are delighted to announce Rory Malone will be playing two special sets. Teenage songwriter, Rory is lead singer in New Zealand’s version of McFly, A Kiss Goodbye, and is playing at a number of special Olympics organised gigs in London and at the O2 Arena later in the year. A committed Christian, Rory is making a special trip to Leicester to be with us. Continue reading to get a taster of his music, background and more about what Colours of Life is and how to be involved. Continue Reading

4. New Diocesan Childrens and Families’ Officer!

   10th May 2012 - Louise Warner has been appointed to be the Children and Families’ Officer for the Diocese starting from 1st September 2012. Louise comes to Leicester from Tunbridge Wells and has been in full time parish based children and families ministry for the past six years. Louise has wide experience of working with children (not least as a former teacher) and rich experience of engagement with children and their families in a host of different contexts. Continued reading to discover more about Louise, her role and how to contact her. Continue Reading

5. BYC update: Abseiling, Prayer and Tanzania

   30th Apr 2012 - Youth Intern Beth Marvin writes, “The Bishops Youth Council had their residential this weekend at the Rock UK Frontier Centre and four new members joined us for the first time. Despite the rain and wind managed to have a great time doing Archery and Abseiling, although we couldn’t avoid the mud! As well as this great time team building and getting to know each other we spent some time look prayerfully and practically at our Mission trip to our link Diocese in Tanzania next summer." Continue reading to see more of the plan to go to Tanzania and how you can help. Continue Reading

6. School children invited to Colours of Life

   17th Apr 2012 - This week over 20,000 children from across Leicestershire have been given invitations to this year’s diocesan assembly, Colours of Life. With a festival feel, Colours of Life on Saturday 26th May in Leicester, has something for all ages to engage with and experience the intersection of sport, the 2012 Games and the Christian faith. Click on continue reading to download the new eight page programme for this free of charge day. Continue Reading

7. Back to Church Sunday essential

   13th Apr 2012 - The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, says Back to Church Sunday is “essential” in a new videocast going live as registrations open for Back to Church Sunday, 30th September 2012. Continue Reading

8. Easter Sunday

   8th Apr 2012 - Recently at a primary school assembly I told the story of Good Friday and Easter. Finally we got to the question: “So what do you find inside Easter eggs?” And the answer came “toys”! The children have absorbed the messages of a consumer society as we all have. Continue Reading

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