Changes at St Martins House Conference Centre and the Christian Resources Shop
27th June 2024A number of changes are being proposed for the use of St Martins House Conference Centre, Leicester, over the coming months.
News & Stories
School Children Honouring the Past and Looking to the Future with Love
27th June 2024Children from Swinford CofE Primary were bowled over by Bishop Saju when he joined them to celebrate the school’s 150th Anniversary recently, even managing to squeeze in a game of cricket during his visit.
Taking the Next Steps on Your Journey in Faith
27th June 2024If you are seeking to grow in your knowledge of the Christian Faith, deepen your relationship with God and explore how to live out your faith in your whole life, then our Journey in Faith (JiF) course is a great place to start.
Children and Young People from the Diocese Describe What Helps Them Pray
20th June 2024Seeing prayer as a conversation with God and preferring silent prayer in a calm environment to praying out loud or using apps were among the key findings of this term’s listening exercise on the theme of prayer, which involved nearly 150 children and young people, aged 6 to 17.
Draft Diocesan Strategy Presented to Leaders From Across Diocese
20th June 2024Following a discernment morning in January, members of Diocesan Synod, Diocesan Trustees, Bishop’s Children and Youth Council, Bishop’s Council, Area Deans, Lay Chairs and the Bishop’s Leadership Team met on Wednesday 19 June to review the draft diocesan strategy, in advance of it coming to Diocesan Synod in September.
Final Annual Service for the Royal Leicestershire Tigers Held in the Cathedral
20th June 2024On Sunday 16 June, members of the Royal Tigers’ Association and the Royal Anglian Regiment celebrated their final annual service at Leicester Cathedral, with their Regimental Standard being presented to the Dean for “eternal safekeeping” in the Cathedral and two plaques in memory of two former Commanding Officers of the Regiment being dedicated.
Rain at Download Doesn’t Dampen Chaplaincy Team's Spirits
18th June 202440 people, lay and ordained, joined the Chaplaincy Team for this year's Download to offer festival-goers a safe space, a listening ear and to offer prayer.
Giving Thanks For Our Safeguarding Coordinators
17th June 2024A service of thanksgiving was held during choral evensong at Leicester Cathedral to mark the work of all those who serve as safeguarding coordinators in the Diocese of Leicester.
Churches across Coalville Celebrate as 11 People Give Their ‘Yes’ to Christ
14th June 2024It was a service of shared celebration among the congregations of Coalville as 10 people – most of whom were teenagers - were baptised by full immersion, with one renewing their baptism vows, in the grounds of Christ Church.
Refugee Week 2024
14th June 2024It’s Refugee Week 2024 (17-23 June) and this year's theme is centred around ‘Our Home’ - encouraging us to consider what true ‘home’ looks like and how we can create welcoming, safe and sustainable places for all.
