2026 Lay Workers & Deacons
We are pleased to announce that the following people will be licensed as Lay Workers.
Announcements
The Revd Rosalind Harper
We are pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Ros Harper, currently Team Vicar in the Benefice of The Fosse Team, and Assistant Area Dean of Goscote Deanery, also as Interim Oversight Minister of the North-East Leicestershire Minster Community. This additional role is for an 18-month initial term.
The Revd Ben Gardner
We are pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Ben Gardner, currently Pioneer Minister at St Barnabas, Grange Park Loughborough, also as Interim Oversight Minister of the Vale of Charnwood Minster Community.
The Revd Janet Dudley
It is with sadness that we announce the death of The Revd Janet Dudley, aged 90, on Thursday 21 May 2026.
The Revd Terence Byron
It is with sadness that we announce the death of The Revd Terence Byron, aged 99, on Wednesday 20 May 2026.
Lay Ministry Council - 2026
We are pleased to announce that the following people have been commissioned as the Lay Ministry Council from May 2026 until April 2027:
Lay Ministers - 2026
We are pleased to announce that the following lay ministers have renewed their licences from 23 May 2026 and are all valid until 31 May 2029.
The Venerable Richard Trethewey
With grateful thanks for his ministry in this area, we announce that The Venerable Richard Trethewey, Archdeacon of Leicester, will be relinquishing the role of Chair of the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches, with effect from 31 August 2026.
The Revd Steve Bailey
We are pleased to announce that The Revd Steve Bailey, currently Team Rector in the Benefice of Oadby Great Glen, and Area Dean of Gartree Deanery, also as Assistant Archdeacon.
Mrs Cynthia Webb
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Mrs Cynthia Webb, on 18 April 2026.