Across the diocese, in the rural heartlands of Leicestershire, farmers have long come together with their church communities to give thanks and pray for God’s blessing on those who work the land, and their families.
The Diocese of Leicester and the Diocese of Lincoln have come together to offer an East Midlands Pilgrimage to Taizé for young adults aged 18-35, which will take place from August 1-9 this year.
Thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, St Philip’s Centre has been able to run a project to record and archive conversations about life in Leicester.
St Edward’s Church in Castle Donington was taken over by a heavenly host just before Christmas as the church and community celebrated its much-loved Festival of Angels.
In a joyful service of welcome and commitment to shared ministry, the Revd Riffat Zamurad was recently licensed by Bishop Saju as Vicar of St Mary and St Barnabas, Humberstone, and Christ Church in Thurnby Lodge.
The year is ending with a new beginning for the worshipping communities in the Wigston Benefice, as they welcome the Revd David Cowie as their new Rector.
It was a colourful celebration of unity and diversity as the Diocese of Leicester hosted its annual Global Carol Service for 2025 at St Paul’s Church in Oadby. The evening drew congregations, schools, chaplaincies and a diverse range of communities from across the diocese for an evening of worship through music, dance, poetry and prayer.
In their Christmas Message for 2025, Bishop Martyn and Bishop Saju invite us to stop, look and really notice the people who show up in the Christmas story.
As we look forward with renewed hope to the birth of Christ, we mark the many baptisms and confirmations that have taken place across the diocese during November and December.
Bishop Martyn spoke to BBC East Midlands reporter, Jeremy Ball, about building bridges between cultures at Christmas.