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  1. VAT on Church alterations VAT on Church alterations 27th Mar 2012 - Unexpectedly the Chancellor announced in the Budget that from 1 October 2012 approved alterations to listed buildings – which, unlike repairs and maintenance are currently zero-rated - will be charged at the standard rate of 20 percent. This will cost the Church of England up to £20 million per annum on works to its 12,500 listed church buildings, assuming of course parishes and cathedrals can now afford to go ahead and undertake the works required. Continue Reading
  2. Archdeacon of Leicester to be Bishop of Bedford 4th Mar 2012 - The Bishop of Leicester, the Rt Revd Tim Stevens is delighted hear the news from 10 Downing Street this morning that the next Bishop of Bedford, in the Diocese of St Albans, is to be the Venerable Richard Atkinson, currently Archdeacon of Leicester. Continue Reading
  3. Save the date! Save the date! 12th Jan 2012 - We are delighted to announce the date of the 2012 Diocesan Assembly as Saturday 26th May. This year’s assembly, entitled Colours of Life, has a festival feel for all ages and is inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. With activities as diverse as fire-eating and Messy Church, jemba drumming and Godly Play, there is plenty to experience and explore. Click continue reading to discover more and download the flyer. Continue Reading
  4. Your Torch Relay Needs You! Your Torch Relay Needs You! 10th Jan 2012 - Market Harborough to Lubenham. Lubenham to Foxton. On to Kibworth. Continuing through Oadby. An evening celebration in Leicester. Next day on to Quorn, Loughborough, Hoton, Wymeswold. Then to Asfordby, Melton and onwards. With thousands expected to line the route, the torch relay is a huge opportunity for churches to “use the power of the Games to inspire change” (official 2012 vision). As part of the ongoing work of the nine main Christian denominations, a new taskgroup is being launched to meet this wonderful opportunity, but it needs people to be apart of it! To find out how to get involved continue reading. Continue Reading
  5. Star Appeal 2011 Star Appeal 2011 15th Dec 2011 - The Diocese would like to thank all of the Churches and individuals who supported The Star Appeal this Christmas. Continue Reading
  6. Held Together Pilgrimage comes to an end Held Together Pilgrimage comes to an end 8th Dec 2011 - December 8th 2011 marked the end of our Held Together Pilgrimage marking 200 years of Church Schools. The Board of Education’s Cathedral service took place with children and representatives from 60 of our schools, 500 in total! Rhea Desai and Joshua Brown (pictured) from Church Hill, Church of England Primary School, Thurmaston, who were the last school to receive the carving. It will now have its permanent home in the Cathedral. Continue Reading
  7. Churches urged to apply to £10m green fund Churches urged to apply to £10m green fund 8th Dec 2011 - The Church of England has welcomed the Government announcement today of a new £10 million Local Energy Assessment Fund which gives community groups, including churches, a chance to bid for money. Continue Reading
  8. Called Together Called Together 10th Oct 2011 - At Leicester Cathedral on Saturday 8th October and whole range of Clergy and Laity came together celebrate Lay Ministry at this years 'Called Together' service. Continue Reading

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