News & Stories


Supporting our Link Diocese: Fundraising for New Benches in Kiteto Cathedral

8th November 2024

A diocesan campaign to raise enough money to provide durable, long-lasting seating in Kiteto Cathedral, is appealing to churches to donate the price of one bench.

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Independent review into Church’s handling of Smyth case published

8th November 2024

The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth has been published.


‘How To’ Films…  Answering Questions Around Children’s and Youth Ministry   

6th November 2024

The ‘How to’ films address some of the most pressing questions raised by Children's and Youth Ministers and volunteers, and offer practical tools, creative ideas and Biblical insights.

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Finding New Ways to Bless the Community of Belgrave

4th November 2024

The mission and ministry of St Peter's Church in Belgrave is featured in a new video, as part of a series highlighting 'New Communities' across the Diocese of Leicester.

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Churches Across the Diocese Encouraged to Mark Safeguarding Sunday

31st October 2024

Safeguarding Sunday (17 November 2024) is an opportunity for congregations to use their regular Sunday service to listen and talk about how spaces can be created that are safer for everyone, and to celebrate all the good work that is being done by so many behind the scenes.

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‘We’re All Saints’ - A Community Art and RE Project in Loughborough

31st October 2024

All Saints with Holy Trinity, who became an Intercultural Worshipping Community (IWC) in 2019, are excited to have embarked upon their ‘We’re All Saints’ project and commissioned bespoke artwork for the church which will lead to collaborative projects with local schools and community groups.

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Young Voices From Across the Diocese Give Their Views on Climate Change

17th October 2024

The results of the latest Bishops’ Children and Youth Council listening report are in with 227 young people from primary and secondary schools and church groups around the diocese offering their thoughts and feelings on the subject of Climate Change.

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Special Service Held to Celebrate Godparents

17th October 2024

There were blessings in abundance as the church communities of Mountsorrel welcomed an all-age congregation to Christ Church for a special Godparents’ Sunday service.

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The Tale of the Tumbling Tower of Little Thrussington

15th October 2024

Holy Trinity Church in Thrussington has been on a fundraising campaign for the past two years. Their latest fundraiser - a fun, rhyming storybook - has been a big hit.

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The Ordination and Consecration of the Revd Barry Hill as the Bishop of Whitby

13th October 2024

The bells rang out and the sun made an appearance, as the Revd Barry Hill was ordained and consecrated as the Suffragan Bishop of Whitby in a Eucharistic service at York Minster on Thursday (10 October).

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