Case for reducing child poverty must be made
5th December 2025Writing for the Church Times this week, Bishop Martyn makes the case that Christian views on specific welfare policies vary, but a fairer society benefits everyone.
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Bishop Martyn's response to the government's Child Poverty Strategy
5th December 2025Bishop Martyn made the following statement on social media, in response to today's publication of the government's Child Poverty Strategy (5 December 2025).
Supported in Safeguarding: Diocesan Safeguarding Conference
12th November 2025Parish Safeguarding Coordinators (PSCs), Churchwardens, members of Clergy and Lay Ministers came together with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and Adrienne Plunkett, Independent Chair of Safeguarding, for the annual online Diocese of Leicester Safeguarding Conference on Saturday 8 November.
Introducing the Diocese of Leicester’s Ministry Experience Scheme Class of 25/26
5th November 2025We are delighted to have 12 participants enrolled on the Church of England Ministry Experience Scheme this academic year. They will be serving a range of churches across the Diocese of Leicester and engaging with a breadth of ministry including children and youth work, social action, community engagement, schools, worship and creative media.
BC&YC Listening Exercise Autumn 2025 - Do You Hear Me?
30th October 2025A new term means a new listening exercise, and this Autumn sees the launch of the latest Bishop's Children and Youth Council listening exercise on the theme of ‘Do You Hear Me?’
New Headteachers Leading with Courage, Compassion and Hope
29th September 2025New headteachers were welcomed into the Church school family of the Diocese of Leicester with induction training and networking, followed by a commissioning service and shared meal.
Summer Crafts at the Cathedral
15th September 2025Around 800 children participated in free craft activities at Leicester Cathedral during the summer holidays. From archaeology to falcon crafts, clay grotesques and music workshops, a changing offer meant families attended regularly.
Listening to Children and Young People: Safeguarding
8th September 2025During the spring and summer term this year, the theme chosen by young people was Safeguarding, with the listening campaign created in partnership with our Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
Level Up Faith: Young Adults' BBQ with Bishop Saju at the Church of the Martyrs
18th August 2025Earlier in August, the Church of the Martyrs in Leicester gathered 20 young adults and university students for a sizzling BBQ and conversation with Bishop Saju. The group represented a diversity of cultural backgrounds who came together not only to share food but also to share fellowship.
Heritage and Happiness in Horninghold
30th June 2025During June the churchyard of St Peter’s Church in Horninghold came alive with the sound of music and the joyful ring of children’s laughter, dogs barking and ‘bubbly’ conversation.
