All Saints with Holy Trinity, who became an Intercultural Worshipping Community (IWC) in 2019, are excited to have embarked upon their ‘We’re All Saints’ project and commissioned bespoke artwork for the church which will lead to collaborative projects with local schools and community groups.
The bells rang out and the sun made an appearance, as the Revd Barry Hill was ordained and consecrated as the Suffragan Bishop of Whitby in a Eucharistic service at York Minster on Thursday (10 October).
Local charity SoundCafe has celebrated 10 years of supporting people in Leicester who have experienced homelessness or are vulnerable due to their housing situation. To mark the occasion a concert was held at St. Mary de Castro featuring the SoundCafe choir and poetry contributions from SoundCafe guests.
Christians from the Diocese of Leicester were recently involved in an act of solidarity to offer support and loving service to asylum seekers living in their local community.
‘Reclaiming Narratives’ emphasises the importance of acknowledging people's identity in Christ and in their culture, as well as recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture.
This month marks 50 years since Leicester Cathedral Girls' Choir was established, becoming the first Church of England cathedral to establish a separate girl' top line.
On Saturday 7 September, around 100 people came together at Launde Abbey in the diocese for an outdoor worship gathering, organised by the OWL Network (Outdoor Worship Leicestershire) and Peterborough Outdoor Worship.
A service of evening prayer to mark the closure of the Christians Resources Bookshop and give thanks for its contribution to God’s ministry in the diocese, was held on Tuesday (3 September) in Leicester Cathedral.
Many people recognise the benefits of taking time in silence and prayer but find it hard to develop a habit of stillness in the busyness of life. One small group in Groby have been meeting to support one another in the practice of silence and contemplative prayer.
Over the summer, churches across the diocese have been getting away together, holding fairs, hosting BBQs, and serving their local communities in a huge number of ways.
