Celebrating New Steps in Faith
23rd July 2026Please pray for all those who have recently been baptised and confirmed in the diocese.
News & Stories
Stand for Synod
9th July 2026New members are being elected to General Synod this year – and you are invited to stand as a candidate. General Synod is the national assembly of the Church of England. It shapes and approves laws that affect the whole of the Church of England.
Anchored in Faith, Called to Serve
9th July 2026A service of welcome and commitment to shared ministry, for the Revd Fr Herbert Fadriquela as Vicar of the Parish of St Aidan New Parks, Braunstone Frith and Kirby Frith, was held at St Aidan’s Church recently.
A Generous Outpouring of God's Love - Laura's Story
8th July 2026Laura Taylor, our Parish Giving Officer, talks about how generosity has underpinned her journey in faith and is at the heart of her calling as a Christian.
St Philip’s Centre Celebrates 20 Years of Interfaith Engagement
8th July 2026St Philip’s Centre turned 20 in June and marked the anniversary with a series of events celebrating two decades of supporting interfaith engagement and community dialogue. Founded in 2006, the Centre has grown into a place where people from different faith and belief backgrounds can meet, learn from one another, and build understanding to live well together.
All Saints School’s Lunchtime to Shine
7th July 2026The children at All Saints Church of England Primary School in Coalville recently enjoyed a visit from Bishop Saju who stopped by to join their lunchtime club, ‘Shine Squad’, which meets weekly to learn about faith in a fun and interactive environment.
Lay Workers Licensed Ahead of Ordinations
7th July 2026Four of our soon-to-be ordained Deacons were licensed as Lay Workers by Bishop Martyn on Wednesday 1 July during a morning service in the Chapel at Bishop’s Lodge.
From Congregant to Associate Priest - Revd Kat’s Journey with Emmanuel
6th July 2026Revd Kat Marjoribanks was licensed as Associate Priest (Interim) of Emmanuel Loughborough and The Good Shepherd during a service of thanksgiving and commitment to shared ministry.
Confirmations: Faith Awakened and Renewed Across the Diocese
6th July 2026From the young starting out on their journey of discipleship, to a reawakening of faith much later in life, the stories shared within our parishes as people come to confirmation are both joyful and inspiring.
RECOGNISE 2026: Thank you!
6th July 20266–12 July 2026 is RECOGNISE, a national week of appreciation for everyone involved in ministry with children, young people, and their families. We spoke to Alex Scott, who has served as the Head of Youth and Children’s Work at Holy Trinity Leicester for 25 years!
