Creationtide, or the Season of Creation, is the period in the Church's annual calendar from 1 September to 4 October dedicated to celebrating God as Creator and Sustainer of all life. It is a time to give thanks for the gift of creation and to renew our commitment to care for God's world through prayer, worship, learning, and practical action.
Though the Intercultural Worshipping Communities project has officially come to an end, building Intercultural Communities remains a significant priority for the Diocese of Leicester. To support this, we have established an Intercultural Steering Group, appointed and commissioned Intercultural Champions in our churches, and launched an Intercultural Network open to anyone interested in this area of mission and ministry.
Around the diocese, services of confirmation during the last month have offered joyful opportunities for people to affirm their faith, share their stories, and take the next step in their journey with God.
*The following article references safeguarding.* A simple idea involving cake, conversation and practical support is helping members of All Saints with Holy Trinity, Loughborough engage with online safeguarding training and DBS processes in a friendly and inclusive way. Read about the parish's monthly Safeguarding Café.
Over the coming years we want to develop and deliver a more holistic environmental programme within our diocese. We are therefore delighted to have been awarded a Capacity Building Grant from the Church of England’s national Net Zero Carbon fund.
Many across the diocese will already be aware that St Andrew's Church in Jarrom Street, Leicester, was affected by a devastating fire last week, which caused significant damage to the church roof and everything inside.
Earlier in July, our 11 young adults came to the end of their Ministry Experience Scheme (MES) placement year in the Diocese of Leicester. During their time here, these young people have served a range of churches and engaged in a variety of mission and ministry.
A new course which equips leaders as they support and prepare young people journeying towards confirmation is now available to download for free.
We are deeply saddened by the fire at St Andrew’s Church in Jarrom Street, Leicester and our immediate concern is for the safety and wellbeing of everyone affected.
A special licencing service was recently held in the chapel at Launde Abbey for the Revd Debbie Smith, as she joined the Community and College of Chaplains at the Abbey as their new Resident Chaplain.
