News & Stories


Everyday Witness 'Ashes to Go'

Bishop Martyn joined the Wigston Benefice on Ash Wednesday to mark the beginning of Lent


Growing Faith at Mountsorrel Muddy Church

Monthly Muddy Church began just under a year ago, to connect people with God in the great outdoors


Leicester Anglican Cursillo marks major milestone

The local organisation recently delivered its 50th weekend course in the diocese  


'Everyday Calling' in the diocese

Glimpses of glory were shared at our annual vocations day


Online service flourishes in the rural parishes of Launde deanery

Lockdown had its disadvantages and devastations, but for one deanery in the diocese, time kept out of its church buildings has helped create a wonderful online worshipping community that continues to flourish post pandemic…


Carved Praying Hands Take Pride of Place in Oadby

If ever there was a bigger and more prominent prompt for everyday prayer, it’s these carved praying hands in the front garden of St Peter’s Church in Oadby.  


Bishop Martyn’s Leicestershire Lent Pilgrimage of Prayer

Walking around the diocese at weekends in the run up to Easter 2023, he will visit many of the churches he has not yet been able to and encourage people in prayer.


Bishop Martyn joins prayer vigil

People came to pray for unity, reconciliation, harmony and peace among our communities in Leicester.


City Globes aid Everyday Prayer and Reflection

As disciples, and as a diocese, celebrating diversity and upholding racial justice and equity, is a significant priority. Perhaps it’s something already on your heart, or maybe you want to understand more? Either way, taking this trail is an opportunity to learn and use each globe as a place to pause, and pray.  


Bishop's message to our churches following the death of Her Majesty The Queen

Bishop Martyn has recorded a video message reflecting on Her Majesty The Queen's service and faith and praying for those in our churches now serving their communities in this time of mourning

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