Diocese of Leicester news feed http://leicester.anglican.org Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:47:50 +0000 Refurbishment work is due to complete before Christmas, and St Martin's House will open early in 2011 as the base for a combination of social outreach, new offices and a central meeting place for the Church of England in the Diocese of Leicester. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/st-martins-house-work-now-really-gathering-pace http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/st-martins-house-work-now-really-gathering-pace Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:48:20 +0000 Diocesan Synod met in Leicester Cathedral on Wednesday evening . The main item of business was a presentation and discussion on the budget proposals for 2011, but there was also a briefing from the Dean of Leicester, Viv Faull, on the General Synod debate on Women in the Episcopate. There was also a stirring Presidential Address given by Bishop Christopher, in the abscence of Bishop Tim http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/diocesan-synod-meeting http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/diocesan-synod-meeting Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:50:04 +0000 With only a month to go until Mitzvah Day 2010, St Philips Centre has teamed up with Leicesters two Jewish communities to launch a local campaign to help women facing domestic violence. Mitzvah Day is an international day where the Jewish community works in partnership with people from other faiths and beliefs to provide support for the vulnerable in society. Mitzvah means a good deed in Hebrew. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/faiths-working-together-on-good-deed-day http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/faiths-working-together-on-good-deed-day Tue, 02 Nov 2010 08:59:04 +0000 The BIG Lottery Fund is investing an additional 75 million specifically for rural and urban community-use buildings through its flagship programme, Reaching Communities. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/Big_Builds_on_Reaching_Communities http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/Big_Builds_on_Reaching_Communities Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:14:22 +0000 The Bishop of Leicester declares 'We do not create a fair society - let alone a big society - by placing some of our fellow citizens beyond the reach of social solidarity' The Rt. Revd Tim Stevens, Bishop of Leicester, yesterday spoke forcefully in the House of Lords as the governments Spending Review was debated. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/the-big-society-is-being-broken-before-it-starts http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/the-big-society-is-being-broken-before-it-starts Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:01:03 +0000 The annual celebration of Training for Lay Ministry within the Diocese saw a new course addition this year, with the 1st group of students who had completed the Bishop's Youth Certificate receiving their awards http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/lay-training-awards http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/lay-training-awards Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:18:04 +0000 Leicester Get's Ready. A centre specialising in building stronger and lasting relationships with faith communities is gearing up for one of its most exciting periods of the year. St Philips Centre is putting together the final pieces of an engaging programme which takes place from Sunday 21st November until Saturday 27th November 2010. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/second-national-interfaith-week http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/second-national-interfaith-week Sun, 21 Nov 2010 11:42:28 +0000 http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/bishop-tim-speaks-in-the-lords http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/bishop-tim-speaks-in-the-lords Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:03:58 +0000 New vision and resources agreed for Fresh Expressions in Leicester and Leicestershire Energising. Exciting. Challenging. Just three responses to a paper and debate on the future of Fresh Expressions of Church in the county and city, which was the main item of business at this mornings Diocesan Synod (the local parliament for the Church of England in Leicester and Leicestershire). http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/new-vision-and-resources-for-fresh-expressions http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/new-vision-and-resources-for-fresh-expressions Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:22:02 +0000 Volunteers from Leicesters faith communities have expressed their delight following the huge success of the city and countys first ever events to mark Mitzvah Day. After collecting thousands of toiletry items for people living in safe houses as a result of domestic violence, the workers described the generosity of Leicestershire folk as magnificent. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/magnificent-mitzvah-day http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/magnificent-mitzvah-day Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:36:59 +0000 Yesterday (23rd November) Bishop Tim lead the debate at General Synod on the Big Society. Read on to see the full text of the speech and hear audio of the full debate... http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/the-big-society-debate-at-general-synod http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/the-big-society-debate-at-general-synod Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:51:30 +0000 Local inter faith volunteers have expressed their pleasure following the receipt of 1700 in charitable donations. Members of the Christian Muslim Dialogue Group which is run through St Philips Centre, held their annual charity dinner on Friday 26th November 2010 to raise money for local and international charitable causes. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/inter-faith-dinner-raises-1700 http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/inter-faith-dinner-raises-1700 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:55:28 +0000 The new Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, has issued an Advent challenge make a difference with Gods big society. Bishop Stephen is one of the authors of Church House Publishings 2010 Advent book Ready Steady Slow, which includes contributions from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/celebrate-gods-big-society-this-advent http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/celebrate-gods-big-society-this-advent Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:56:33 +0000 http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/free-online-resources-for-advent-christmas http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/free-online-resources-for-advent-christmas Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:28:52 +0000 The Christmas Star Appeal has been successfully run at a number of churches over previous years and has been well received by congregations and recipients alike. The 22 Projects which will benefit from the Appeal include; the Welcome and Womens Welcome projects for Asylum seekers and Refugees, the Red Cross and Agencies registered with Leicester FareShare. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/christmas-star-appeal http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/christmas-star-appeal Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:11:41 +0000 http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/dmus-chaplaincy-marks-world-aids-day http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/dmus-chaplaincy-marks-world-aids-day Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:00:47 +0000 In the week running up to Christmas Day, on BBC1, in the highly sought after 9pm slot, four 30 minute episodes of a new drama on the Nativity will air. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/life-on-mars-eastenders-hustle-meet-the-christmas-story http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/life-on-mars-eastenders-hustle-meet-the-christmas-story Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:53:29 +0000 Action Homeless trustee Revd Tim Blewett spends 4 night sleeping rough http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/hiding-in-the-open http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/hiding-in-the-open Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:46:58 +0000 For the first time the Cathedral are going to build a life-size nativity crib during their new Christmas Eve Crib Carol service and we need a real baby (boy or girl) or the manger. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/the-cathedral-needs-your-baby http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/the-cathedral-needs-your-baby Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:57:12 +0000 Baby scan Jesus posters to hit the streets with high impact message Commuters across the country will be reminded of the real Christmas message when a high impact national advertising campaign rolls out in the next few weeks. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/baby-scan-jesus-posters-to-hit-the-streets http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/baby-scan-jesus-posters-to-hit-the-streets Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:35:14 +0000 Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation is one of 56 Community Foundations in the UK all working within county boundaries, independently but sharing technology and best practice. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/gathering-winter-fuel http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/gathering-winter-fuel Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:16:23 +0000 A 'Blogging bishop has been announced today as the next Bishop of Bradford. The Rt Revd Nick Baines (53), who is currently Bishop of Croydon, will be the 10th Bishop of Bradford. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/former-rothley-vicar-appointed-bishop-of-bradford http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/former-rothley-vicar-appointed-bishop-of-bradford Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:37:13 +0000 As the renovation and refurbishment of the old Grammar School into St Martins House nears completion the building is officially handed over to the Bishop of Leicester, Tim Stevens. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/the-bishop-gets-the-keys http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/the-bishop-gets-the-keys Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:09:54 +0000 The Bishop of Leicester, the Rt. Revd Tim Stevens is please to announce the appointment of the new Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive, Jonathan Kerry. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/diocesan-secretary-and-chief-executive-appointed http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/diocesan-secretary-and-chief-executive-appointed Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:34:29 +0000 Canon Andrew WIngate who retired in 2010 as Director of Interfaith Relations and Director of the St Philip's Centre has received an OBE in the New Years Honours List http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/canon-andrew-wingate-obe http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/canon-andrew-wingate-obe Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:44:05 +0000 FareShare Leicester, the local arm of the national food redistribution charity, made a major difference to thousands of people in need at its pre-Christmas distribution on 20th December. Almost 5 tonnes of food and one thousand presents were issued to 19 of the member groups. The gifts were collected in parishes throughout the Diocese through the Wish on a Star scheme. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/fareshare-hits-high-five http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/fareshare-hits-high-five Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:01:36 +0000 Church House is closing on Friday 14th of January and we shall take up residence in St Martins House on Monday 17th January. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/church-house-on-the-move http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/church-house-on-the-move Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:00:43 +0000 For some time the prospect of a curates study trip to one of our link dioceses has been discussed and after discussion with Bishop Tim and others it was decided to organise such a trip for the last two weeks of January 2011. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/curates-study-trip-to-trichy http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/curates-study-trip-to-trichy Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:51:30 +0000 Professor David Wilson, Lay Chair of Diocesan Synod and currently Dean of Business and Law, has also been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor at De Montfort University. The Universitys new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dominic Shellard from the University of Sheffield, has created a new senior management team and David has been given a pivotal role to play in what is an exciting new era at the University. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/lay-chair-becomes-deputy-vice-chancellor http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/lay-chair-becomes-deputy-vice-chancellor Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:37:58 +0000 The Curates have been busy blogging from Trichy and you can follow their progress by clicking on the link on the right http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/find-out-the-latest-from-trichy http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/find-out-the-latest-from-trichy Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:59:51 +0000 Launde Abbey, one the few remaining Diocesan Retreat Houses, re-opened fully to the public this week after a year of complete restoration and refurbishment. Helping the Diocese to acknowledge and celebrate this remarkable achievement, which cost £2.6 million, was His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, known for his interest in conservation and architecture, and for personal undertaking of times of retreat. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/his-royal-highness-the-prince-of-wales-visits-launde-abbey http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/his-royal-highness-the-prince-of-wales-visits-launde-abbey Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:12:14 +0000 Christ in the Centre 2011 will feature a new lead actor – Walt Kissack – in the role of Jesus. James Burke-Dunsmore, who has played the role every year since 2005, will be performing in a similar production in London this year. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/christ-in-the-centre-2011 http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/christ-in-the-centre-2011 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:37:43 +0000 Under the Ecclesiatical Offices (Terms of Service) Legislation a new form of tenure for clergy office holders called “common tenure” comes into effect today, 31st January 2011. The object of this legislation is to put all the clergy onto a common basis which provides equal security for everyone. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/common-tenure-comes-into-effect-today http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/common-tenure-comes-into-effect-today Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:18:39 +0000 The Bishop of Leicester, the Rt Revd Tim Stevens, introduced a Question for Short Debate entitled: "To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure the safety of children, especially of children in the care of local authorities, from being groomed for sexual exploitation." http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/bishop-tim-in-lords-debate http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/bishop-tim-in-lords-debate Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:15:42 +0000 Story by Tim Healy reproduced from Leicester Mercury (Feb 2nd) http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/the-revd-ken-baker-retires http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/the-revd-ken-baker-retires Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:10:30 +0000 A prayer for Egypt has been published on the Church of England website http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/a-letter-from-the-bishop-of-egypt http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/a-letter-from-the-bishop-of-egypt Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:04:15 +0000 March 1st will see us opening up our new shop in St Martins House next to the Cathedral. This is a move that's been long envisioned, initially by Rev Peter Hebden who managed the shop for some years until his death in November 2009. The Diocese, along with Peter's widow Cynthia, have run with this vision and now it is becoming a reality. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/christian-resources-are-on-the-move http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/christian-resources-are-on-the-move Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:28:05 +0000 Report on Day Three at General Synod by The Very Revd Viv Faull. Many members had predicted that the third day would be the most interesting of the synod. For the synodical managers it was potentially the most risky in terms of building up our common life, because the day included debates on potentially divisive issues. The debate on the House of Bishops statement on marriage after divorce and the ordained ministry was the first. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/general-synod-report http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/general-synod-report Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:48:38 +0000 The first Easter egg to feature the events of Holy Week on the box will be available at the East of England Christian Resources Exhibition next week (24-26 Feb, EXEC Centre, Peterborough). http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/thousands-set-to-shell-out-for-real-easter-egg http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/thousands-set-to-shell-out-for-real-easter-egg Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:19:10 +0000 In this 400th anniversary of the first mainstream English translation of the Bible, Biblefresh is gathering pace with the publishing of a free Experience pack, together with a wealth of resources for leading services this Lent and Easter. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/biblefresh-gathers-pace http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/biblefresh-gathers-pace Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:08:20 +0000 A church backed campaign has succeeded in convincing retailers to stock The Real Easter Egg, the UK’s first and only Fairtrade charity egg to mention Jesus on the box. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/real-easter-egg-becomes-a-uk-top-seller http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/real-easter-egg-becomes-a-uk-top-seller Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:06:20 +0000 Following the Curates visit a group of young people from the Diocese has flown out to Trichy to visit schools and experience the culture of India. Follow the visit using the blog link on the right http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/young-people-in-trichy http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/young-people-in-trichy Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:27:07 +0000 The Government has today announced a £5 million grant to help bring people who are near neighbours together. Those living in communities that are diverse are encouraged to get to know each other better, build relationships and collaborate together on initiatives that will improve their local community. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/diocese-to-share-in-5million-near-neighbour-scheme http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/diocese-to-share-in-5million-near-neighbour-scheme Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:02:23 +0000 St Martins House proved a great venue for over 100 who came together listening, eating and praying all with a somewhat Indian flavour! http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/st-martins-house-host-tales-of-trichy http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/st-martins-house-host-tales-of-trichy Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:09:44 +0000 A banana grower from the Caribbean is to visit De Montfort University and explain why shoppers who buy Fairtrade goods benefit thousands of people like him. But Philomen Allen will also highlight the problem of climate change and how the western world’s carbon emissions are a threat to his crops. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/why-buy-fairtrade-bananas-heres-why http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/why-buy-fairtrade-bananas-heres-why Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:32:33 +0000 People from all over Leicester and Leicestershire came together at St Martins Square on Saturday March 12th taste samples of yummy Fairtrade goodies, listen to live music from De Montfort University’s fabulous Gospel Choir, see the home made bunting flapping in the breeze showing Leicester’s support for Fairtrade. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/fairtrade-world-record-attempt http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/fairtrade-world-record-attempt Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:39:33 +0000 The Mother's Union have called for an end to the exposure of children to sexualised marketing and have submitted a petition to David Cameron, calling on the Government to prohibit sexualised media, marketing and products being aimed at, or easily accessed by children under 16 years of age. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/mothers-union-submit-petition-to-government http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/mothers-union-submit-petition-to-government Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:23:24 +0000 Market Harborough Street Pastors have won the Pride in Harborough “Care in the Community” award. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/street-pastors-win-community-award http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/street-pastors-win-community-award Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:52:50 +0000 A joint venture by the Archbishop of York’s Youth Trust and Church Army, the Regeneration Youth Summit took place in Sheffield on Thursday 3rd March. Along with 149 other young people, 2 archbishops, 40 bishops and around 20 youth workers. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/regeneration-youth-summit http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/regeneration-youth-summit Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:36:15 +0000 Our new Chief Executive and Diocesan Secretary, Jonathan Kerry started work at St Martins House last week and has been getting to know the staff of the Diocese, Cathedral and St Martins House. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/a-welcome-to-jonathan-kerry http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/a-welcome-to-jonathan-kerry Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:54:50 +0000 We're nearly at the point of being able formally to celebrate two great gifts given to the Diocese. Every person in every church, your families and friends can be part of one or both days. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/crossing-the-threshold http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/crossing-the-threshold Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:39:04 +0000 Want to work with Young People? Already working with Young People? Wanting to Understand Young People? Want to be equipped practically, spiritually and emotionally? http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/bishops-certificate-in-youth-ministry http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/bishops-certificate-in-youth-ministry Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:19:54 +0000 Team SMH (John Orridge, Mary Lawson, Peter Yates, Paul Wilson, Sheila Yates and Andrew Marshall) set up to spend the night of Friday 25th under the stars at Leicestershire County Cricket Club raising around £1500 for "Not the Big Snooze" in aid of Action Homeless. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/not-the-big-snooze http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/not-the-big-snooze Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:40:52 +0000 From Leicestershire Police website... Strong links are being forged between Leicestershire Constabulary and the growing number of Street Pastors, a group of Christian volunteers who provide guidance and reassurance for visitors frequenting the many public houses, nightclubs, restaurants and bars, enjoying Leicester’s night time economy. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/street-pastors-build-links-with-police http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/street-pastors-build-links-with-police Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:59:12 +0000 We are delighted to announce that a new anthem by Karl Jenkins CBE, commissioned (through a generous sponsorship) and composed to commemorate the opening of St Martins House, will be sung by Leicester Cathedral Choir during the Crossing the Threshold service on 10 June. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/world-premier-of-new-work-by-karl-jenkins http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/world-premier-of-new-work-by-karl-jenkins Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:23:35 +0000 Like me, you will have been shocked to see the devastation caused in Japan by the earthquake and tsunami of March 11th. The Primate of the Nippon Sei Ko Kai, Archbishop Nathaniel Uematsu, has written of the devastation that has been caused particularly to Tohoku and Kita Kanto dioceses, and urged us to help in whatever way we, through our prayer for those bringing relief to the wounded, homeless and grieving, and through our support of their disaster relief work. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-appeal http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-appeal Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:19:16 +0000 At the Leicester city centre street pastors' AGM on 13th April Canon Barry Naylor was presented with a Chief Superintendent's Commendation by Rob Nixon, the City Police Commander, to recognise " his outstanding personal commitment and leadership in establishing a nationally recognised Street Pastors Scheme in the City of Leicester". http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/canon-barry-naylor-recognised http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/canon-barry-naylor-recognised Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:07:57 +0000 Easter Day is the day when Christians celebrate Jesus’ return to life from death in his resurrection. This is the central day of the Christian faith, and Christians everywhere will have special services of celebration and thanksgiving. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/holy-week-and-easter http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/holy-week-and-easter Wed, 11 May 2011 07:20:34 +0000 With the deadline for purchasing tickets having passed and preperations firmly in hand, we are pleased today to launch a new Olympic and Para-Olympic page the Diocesan website. There you’ll find ideas, resources and even a short introductory video as to how you can get involved with one of the biggest mission opportunities in England for years. Visit it at http://www.leicester.anglican.org/2012-games http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/ready-set-go http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/ready-set-go Tue, 17 May 2011 18:36:49 +0000 Commenting on the Government’s proposals, Rt Rev Tim Stevens, Bishop of Leicester and Convenor of the Lords Spiritual said: “Some reform of the Lords is overdue, not least to resolve the problem of its ever-increasing membership. But getting the balance of reform right, so that we retain what is good in our current arrangements, whilst freeing up the House to operate more effectively and efficiently, is crucial. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/bishop-tim-speaks-on-lords-reform http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/bishop-tim-speaks-on-lords-reform Fri, 20 May 2011 10:37:51 +0000 Does Jesus heal today? Is the Holy Spirit at work in the here and now bringing wholeness to lives, reconciling relationships and building people into the full stature of Christ? Questions such as these were at the heart of a day conference entitled “Celebrating Christ the Healer” held at St Martins House and Leicester Cathedral on Sat 14th May. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/celebrating-christ-the-healer http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/celebrating-christ-the-healer Mon, 23 May 2011 10:24:22 +0000 Curves Gym at Market Harborough has handed over almost 1,600 lbs of food to FareShare Leicester. The food was collected by the Curves members during April. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/curves-supports-fareshare http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/curves-supports-fareshare Tue, 24 May 2011 20:19:56 +0000 St Martins House has won the Chairman's award at the East Midlands Local Authority Building Control Awards. This high profile award is given for the scheme or organisation that made the biggest contribution or statement of all the nominations. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/st-martins-house-wins-top-award http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/st-martins-house-wins-top-award Tue, 31 May 2011 17:43:25 +0000 The Bishop and Assistant Bishop of Leicester, the Bishop of Peterborough, and the Bishop of Trichy, Tanjore, India, led a huge service in a marquee at Launde Abbey on Bank Holiday Monday. The weather may have been wet, VERY wet, but two thousand people joined the Bishops, John Bell from Iona, and BBC Songs of Praise to thank God and the many supporters of the Diocesan Retreat House to celebrate both the past and the future of the restored and renovated building. Many pictures will soon be available. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/launde-abbey-celebrates http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/launde-abbey-celebrates Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:32:05 +0000 St Martins House has been officially opened by The Rt Revd Tim Stevens, Bishop of Leicester. A civic reception was followed by a festival service of thanksgiving at Leicester Cathedral, followed by a party in the grounds of St Martins. There are photogrpahs on our Flickr site and click the pic to read more about the day http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/st-martins-house-opens http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/st-martins-house-opens Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:49:14 +0000 Replacing both News and Views and Shaped by God News, In Shape is the single, new magazine for the Church of England in Leicester and Leicestershire. Published quarterly, it is packed full of stories of what God is doing around the county and city, resources for helping your church grow and serve your community evermore effectively, as well as interviews, book reviews and more. In Shape is based around nine ‘marks of mission’ which are identified in the long term vision for Leicester Diocese, Shaped by God. Enough free copies are being sent to every church in the diocese to give to everyone attending a service (please encourage the supply for any church of which you are part or given our not just sit at the back of the church), but you can now also read your free copy here. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/in-shape-magazine-available-to-download-free http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/in-shape-magazine-available-to-download-free Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:47:00 +0000 The video commissioned to open the Crossing the Threshold service is now online... and there are more photos on Flickr too http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/crossing-the-threshold-video-online http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/crossing-the-threshold-video-online Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:42:25 +0000 Hot on the heels of the St Martins House grand opening event came another Barbeque – this time for Leicester’s homeless community. Organised by The Bridge project, who work every week with this group, the annual event brought a smile to many faces , and a glow to many stomachs. The smell even wafted up to the second-floor windows of SMH tenants Jigsaw, where staff on their break came down to join in the fun. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/bridge-project-feeds-the-homeless http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/bridge-project-feeds-the-homeless Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:33:59 +0000 Over seventy people from across the county and city, from rural, suburban and urban churches gathered on Wednesday night to consider how churches might respond creatively and missionally to the opportunities of the Olympic and Para-Olympic games. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/olympic-evening-for-churches-in-leicester http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/olympic-evening-for-churches-in-leicester Sat, 02 Jul 2011 08:31:03 +0000 ‘There is nothing like the Torch Relay,’ says Australian Sarah Jane Alley who experienced it during the Sydney Games and now heads up More Than Gold’s Torch Relay Team. ‘People come in their thousands to watch the spectacle and join the party’. More than Gold are looking for people who would like to join a ‘Torch Relay Taskforce’ to help explore the mission possibilities when the torch is in Leicestershire and Leicester next year. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/help-needed-with-torch-relay http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/help-needed-with-torch-relay Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:31:04 +0000 Kim Ford, one of those ordained as a Deacon last week, has written an account of their time in retreat at Launde Abbey. The retreat at Launde Abbey was a time of focus and fellowship. At first it was difficult to leave my family again for four days and the list of jobs that needed to be done, however it became a time to truly treasure... http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/ordinations http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/ordinations Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:52:38 +0000 Churches are free to show BBC coverage of London 2012 on big screens with no need for a special licence. That's the assurance from the BBC's Editor of 2012 live sites, Tim Plyming, 'so long as the content is not changed or charged for'. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/show-the-olympics-for-free http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/show-the-olympics-for-free Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:09:27 +0000 On Wednesday 6th July a service of pilgrimage took place beginning at St Barnabas Church in the city of Leicester. The service, led by Bishop Christopher, involved children from St Barnabas Primary school joining with members of the congregation in a procession from the church through the playground and into to the school hall to mark the beginning of a new chapter in the life of the congregation and the school. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/a-brave-new-mission-for-st-barnabas http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/a-brave-new-mission-for-st-barnabas Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:56:19 +0000 Generous shoppers at the Sainsbury’s Superstore at Fosse Park, Leicester gave almost 1¾ tonnes of food to FareShare Leicester over last weekend. Customers were invited to buy extra items alongside their regular shop and donate those items. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/fareshare-receives-2-tonnes-in-meal-appeal http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/fareshare-receives-2-tonnes-in-meal-appeal Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:31:06 +0000 Ted Collins kindly sent us this from St John the Baptist's Summer Fete in Hugglescote. If you've made a video or have a report and some photographs from your event, let us know, so we can share them too ... http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/st-john-the-baptist-summer-fete http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/st-john-the-baptist-summer-fete Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:57:52 +0000 “One of the Church of England’s stated priorities for the next five years is to attend seriously to Church growth. We have been playing our own part in this Diocese”, so writes Bishop Tim in the foreword to a major new piece of research released today. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/a-year-of-growth http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/a-year-of-growth Sun, 17 Jul 2011 08:44:00 +0000 During a flying visit to the University of Leicester Chaplaincy Archbishop Desmond Tutu spoke of his hopes for the Anglican Church. 'We should embace all' he said, 'regardless of gender, race, or sexuality'. You can see his comments here when he was questioned by Liz Hudson-Oliff, Director of Communications for the Diocese. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/our-church-has-room-for-all http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/our-church-has-room-for-all Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:43:31 +0000 Up 40 young people spent Wednesday at St Martins House washing cars for charity - and raised over £300. The event was organised by the Inter-Faith Youth Hub, as part of a week of community engagement by young people of all faiths for the city. They descended on St Martins house and washed cars for £5 donation. The money raised will buy mosquito nets for families in Ghana - each net will protect a family of 6 from malaria. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/charity-car-wash-buys-malaria-nets http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/charity-car-wash-buys-malaria-nets Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:25:35 +0000 Sir Peter Soulsby, City Mayor, has stated his strong support for the Diocese of Leicester’s plans to create a new Cathedral Square as the next step in creating a new public space, following the official opening of St Martins House last month. His statement, released today, begins “I strongly support the aim to create a new Cathedral Square for Leicester, and have committed the City Council to doing all it can to help bring it about.” http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/city-mayor-backs-cathedral-square http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/city-mayor-backs-cathedral-square Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:13:52 +0000 The Bishop of Leicester has made this announcement: “I was sad to hear today that Richard Rutt, Bishop of Leicester between 1979 and 1991 died in hospital on Wednesday 27 July 2011" http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/rt-revd-richard-rutt2 http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/rt-revd-richard-rutt2 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:53:55 +0000 Cream cakes and sweeties and pastry sensations, burgers and cider and food demonstrations. Your favourite things are all sure to be there at Leicester Cathedral’s fantastic Food Fair! http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/leicester-cathedral-food-fair http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/leicester-cathedral-food-fair Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:07:39 +0000 Dare to put your hand inside the mouth of the fish which swallowed Jonah …… weigh sins against blessings on the scales …… see the presentation of Jesus at the Temple …… and much, much, more! You are invited to visit Eastwell Church in North East Leicestershire and explore the interactive displays which commemorate the 400th anniversary of the King James’ version of the Bible (the first major translation into English). Continue reading to discover more... http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/get-involved-in-eastwell http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/get-involved-in-eastwell Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:47:49 +0000 Leicestershire Historic Churches Trust, Ride and Stride, Churches and Chapels Open Day Saturday 10 September Cycle, walk, horse-ride, run, jog, or use a mobility scooter. Be a sponsored participant or welcomer visiting churches & chapels opening - around 400 - most between 1000 and 1800hrs http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/ride-and-stride http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/ride-and-stride Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:53:52 +0000 Now in it's 22nd year Castle Park Heritage & Arts Festival features a huge range of family-friendly events in the heart of Leicester's 'Old Town'. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/castle-park-heritage-and-arts-festival http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/castle-park-heritage-and-arts-festival Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:01:22 +0000 There is just a month to go to a major day conference on new forms of Church is held in Leicester and bookings are coming in thick and fast. The conference, on Saturday 1st October at St Martin’s House, is co-hosted by The Methodist Church, The United Reformed Church and the Church of England in Leicestershire, and aims to resource, encourage and help network those interested or involved in Fresh Expressions of Church. Continue reading to find out more information and how to book a place. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/a-month-to-major-fresh-expressions-conference http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/a-month-to-major-fresh-expressions-conference Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:34:36 +0000 This second edition of the new magazine for the Diocese of Leicester is out now and available to read here. It contains exciting news on growth; articles on Young People 4 Life & worshipping outdoors; the story of three Pioneer Ministers; restorative justice hosted a Prison chaplaincy; how children pray; how to host an evangelistic event; working with forced migrants; a mission opportunity in schools; a resource for Halloween; details of course to help deepen faith; a Bible study; noticeboard competition winners; an interview with a Bishop from South India on mission and much more. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/autumn-in-shape-out-now http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/autumn-in-shape-out-now Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:59:46 +0000 The Leicester Diocesan Synod has voted to support proposals which would make it possible for women to become Bishops in the Church of England. Meeting for the first time in the newly-opened St Martins House in Leicester, the Synod on 7th September voted for the move with a total of 92 votes in favour, 12 against and 3 abstentions. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/synod-votes-to-support-women-bishops http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/synod-votes-to-support-women-bishops Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:12:06 +0000 Leicester Cathedral was the venue for a service of remembrance and commitment for all faiths to mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. The events of that date have been instrumental in improving relationships between communities in our city, and using prayer, worship and reflections with the lighting of candles and tying ribbons around a fruit tree, 200 people shared a desire for this to continue. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/9-11-remembered1 http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/9-11-remembered1 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:06:32 +0000 Bargain hunters at Measham’s Mega Car Boot Sale came away with more than they expected, as the Bishop of Leicester spent the morning personally inviting punters back to church. Bishop Tim Stevens, together with a group of Christians from seven churches in the Measham area, handed out almost a thousand invitations, plus two hundred free goodie bags for children, as part of a regional launch for Back to Church Sunday this coming Sunday (25th September). http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/the-car-boot-bishop http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/the-car-boot-bishop Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:42:12 +0000 On Monday, 19th September, Bishops Tim and Christopher welcomed Bishops Stanley Hotay of the Diocese of Mount Kilimanjaro and Isaiah Chambala of Kiteto at the Bishop’s Lodge, following Choral Evensong at the Cathedral. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/four-bishops http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/four-bishops Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:26:34 +0000 Behold! That's what the clergy conference was all about this year, and our speakers approached this topic in different ways, asking clergy to consider how God's presence, activity and glory was to be discerned in scriptures, the face of Jesus, the heavens, contemporary culutre and in our own ordained ministries. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/behold-gods-glory http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/behold-gods-glory Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:13:00 +0000 As part of their visit to the diocese, Bishop Isaiah of Kiteto in Tanzania, and his wife, Ezereda, visited the ‘Kool Kidz Klub’ run by the Benefice of the Ascension, in Thurnby Lodge. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/isaiah-gets-down-with-the-kidz http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/isaiah-gets-down-with-the-kidz Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:10:37 +0000 On 1st October, almost 150 people involved in new forms of Church across Leicestershire gathered for a major day conference at St Martin’s House in Leicester. Organised jointly by the Methodist, Anglican and United Reformed Churches, participants heard from a number of people who are involved in maturing Fresh Expressions of Church, received encouragement from denominational leaders including the Bishop of Leicester, and were stimulated by a keynote address from Dave Male, Head of the Centre for Pioneer Learning. Continue reading to get links for handouts and videos. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/a-pioneering-spirit http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/a-pioneering-spirit Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:50:39 +0000 New figures released today by UK food charity FareShare show a sharp rise in demand on charities for food as people all over Britain struggle to put dinner on the table. 42% of charities surveyed reported an increase in demand for food in the past year as food prices soar and the recession bites, putting additional strain on families and people on low incomes. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/fareshare-sees-demand-rise http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/fareshare-sees-demand-rise Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:11:10 +0000 The Ven Peter Burrows, former Rector of Broughton Astley, Parish Development Officer and Director of Ministry for Leicester diocese, will be consecrated as the Bishop of Doncaster next year. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/venerable-peter-burrows-to-be-bishop-of-doncaster http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/venerable-peter-burrows-to-be-bishop-of-doncaster Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:55:35 +0000 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. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/called-together http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/called-together Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:23:45 +0000 Thursday 13 October 2011 saw the inauguration of the Leicester Diocesan Chapter of SCP through the Rector General of the Society, Canon Andrew Nunn, Acting Dean of Southwark Cathedral. Thirteen priests came together from across the diocese to become new members of the society. They elected Fr Johannes Arens as their chapter rector, Deacon Lisa Temperley-Barnes as secretary and Fr Tom Meyrick as treasurer. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/society-of-catholic-priests-inaugurated http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/society-of-catholic-priests-inaugurated Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:24:25 +0000 For the second year running, St Philip’s Centre entered an interfaith team in the Leicester Marathon. Director of St Philip’s Centre, John Hall, led the team and managed to complete the full marathon in just over four hours. Five other team members. including John’s wife, Rosie, completed the half-marathon, and a team of four young people from the Leicester Interfaith Youth Hub took part in the Freeth Cartwright Corporate Relay. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/interfaith-team-puts-best-foot-forward http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/interfaith-team-puts-best-foot-forward Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:23:38 +0000 In the course of a three nation inter faith conference in Berlin, three cities engaged in their annual football 7 a side tournament under the watchful eye of the Deputy British Ambassador, Andrew Noble. Leicester lost out in the last few minutes. http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/germans-win-the-cup http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/germans-win-the-cup Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:27:01 +0000 This week the police and local communities are holding a series of events focused around stamp it Out! Challenging verbal abuse bullying and violence. It began on Monday with a short gathering for prayer in the Cathedral attended by faith leaders and representatives from the Police. Both local TV and radio came along to support and publicise the message of the event: http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/stamp-it-out http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/stamp-it-out