In a celebration of cultural diversity and inspirational people from all times and all places, the church of All Saints with Holy Trinity in Loughborough came alive with the sights, sounds, and spices of its intercultural community last weekend.
Leicester Cathedral was host to a special civic service, welcoming the new Lord Mayor of Leicester, Councillor Teresa Aldred. The service, held on Sunday 15 June 2025, was an opportunity to give thanks to God and pray for his blessings upon the City of Leicester, the work of the Lord Mayor, and all who hold public office in the city.
On 8 June, St Bartholomew’s Church in Quorn had a double celebration service: the birth of God’s Church at Pentecost and the birth of St Bart’s 50 years ago, in its present entity as an Anglican and Methodist United Church.
There’s so much going on in the world of children and youth ministry and, as growing intergenerational communities and giving a voice to young people is a significant priority for the diocese and wider Church, we thought we’d update you with the latest news and ways you can get involved.
This year, the Download Chaplaincy Team had a real sense of walking on holy ground. A team of 60 ecumenical chaplains from across the country gathered on a dusty field at Donington Park to welcome 80,000 festival goers. It was hot, it was dusty, it was fun, and it was very loud!
Across the diocese, many of our churches have been praying for their local communities, and for those who don’t yet know Jesus, as part of the global initiative ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ - which runs annually from Ascension Day to Pentecost.
Every Saturday night in Loughborough, a small team walks the streets wearing blue uniforms and offering more than just a presence—they bring a ministry of care, compassion, and Christ’s love. These are the Loughborough Street Pastors.
It was a celebration of new beginnings as church communities came together to support the Revd Paul Betts, who was welcomed into his new role as the Rector of the Benefice of Bosworth.
The Cathedral was filled with joy during the annual Called Together Service on Saturday 7 June as people came together in prayer and thanksgiving for lay ministers across the diocese.
A meeting of the Diocesan Synod took place on Saturday 17 May at St Martins House in Leicester, with an agenda that covered a range of topics including finance, education, and safeguarding.
