Syd Henderson
With grateful thanks for his ministry and prayers of blessing for the future, we announce that Syd Henderson, Associate Minister in the Benefice of St John Hinckley, has stepped down from his ministry with effect from 30 August 2026.
Announcements
The Revd Jenny Ridge
Further to the announcement dated Friday 3 July 2026 advising that The Revd Jenny Ridge has been appointed as Vicar in the Benefice of Shepshed and Oaks in Charnwood and Oversight Minister of the Beacon in the Forest Minster Community, we can now confirm that Jenny’s service of Institution and Induction will be conducted by the Bishop of Leicester, The Rt Revd Martyn Snow, on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 7.30pm at St Botolph Shepshed. All are welcome to attend.
The Revd Rhi O’Rourke
Further to the announcement dated Friday 3 July 2026 advising that The Revd Rhi O’Rourke has been appointed as Associate Priest in the Benefice of Coalville with Bardon Hill and Ravenstone and Growing Faith Minister in the Beacon in the Forest Minster Community, we can now confirm that Rhi’s service of Induction and Installation will be conducted by the Bishop of Leicester, The Rt Revd Martyn Snow, on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 3pm at Christchurch Coalville.
The Revd Cecilia Adjadje
We are pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Cecilia Adjadje, currently Curate in the Benefice of Knighton, as Vicar in the Benefice of Evington.
The Revd Canon Richard John Tonkin
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard John Tonkin, known as John, aged 97, on Saturday 18 July 2026.
George Anthony Simons
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of George Anthony Simons, affectionately known as Tony, aged 76, on Friday 3 July 2026.
The Revd James Norris
We are pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd James Norris, currently Associate Minister in the Benefice of Oadby and Great Glen, seconded from the Benefice of Holy Trinity Leicester and St John the Divine, as Minister (Interim) of the Conventional District of Hamilton, for a period of one year.
The Revd Jenny Ridge
We are pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Jenny Ridge, currently Priest-in-Charge in the Benefice of Holy Apostles, as Vicar in the Benefice of Shepshed and Oaks in Charnwood and Oversight Minister of the Beacon in the Forest Minster Community.
The Revd Rhianne O’Rourke
We are pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Rhi O’Rourke, currently Curate in the Benefice of Coalville with Bardon Hill and Ravenstone, as Associate Priest in the Benefice of Coalville with Bardon Hill and Ravenstone and Growing Faith Minister in the Beacon in the Forest Minster Community.
The Revd Christine Blodwell
It is with sadness that we announce the death of The Revd Christine Blodwell, aged 80, on 8 June 2026.