Bishop joins Ukraine Church service and vigil near a monument to a genocide almost a century ago
14th March 2022The Bishop of Loughborough attended the service at the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Leicester on Sunday 13 March
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Everyday Calling, Vocations Day 2022. Has God been tapping you on the shoulder recently?
14th March 2022We're becoming increasingly aware in the Church of the importance of every Christian discovering what their particular ministry and vocation is, and one of the signs of a healthy worshipping community is that everyone in the church family - lay or ordained - sees themselves as having a vital part to play in the life and mission of the church and wider community. Later this month, we are holding a diocesan vocations day, as an opportunity for people to explore their sense of calling - particularly if you've become aware of God ‘tapping you on the shoulder' recently.
First group of churches invited to pilot the process of becoming a Minster Community
14th March 2022A group of churches around the area of Launde Abbey has been invited to pilot the process of becoming a Minster Community as part of the new diocesan framework agreed by Diocesan Synod in October 2021. This will be the first group to pilot this process of conversations exploring what their Minster Community might look like. The process of forming a Minster Community is anticipated to take between eight and twelve months. Neighbouring parishes have also been informed and have been invited to observe the process.
Rural Church opens its doors for eco refills
7th March 2022A rural church working on its eco credentials has established a relationship with a local environmentally conscious company, to help make caring for God's earth as accessible as possible in its community. All Saints Church in Hoby, near Melton, is hosting a ‘Real Refills' pop-up shop every fortnight, selling ethically sourced products at affordable prices. The goods include food and cleaning products, bodycare and household items, all without the plastic packaging.
Emergency Ukraine appeal from the Diocese in Europe and USPG
4th March 2022Food, medicine, shelter, care for children and people internally displaced in Ukraine is urgently needed as well as care for refugees at the borders and beyond, including people of all nationalities fleeing the war.
Cornerstone Confirmations
28th February 2022Nine people were confirmed and one baptised by full immersion by Bishop Saju at a service at St Catharine's, Houghton on the Hill (part of the Cornerstone Team), on Sunday (27 Feb).
'We can do so much more together than we can apart.'
28th February 2022There's a lot of talk at the moment about the advantages to be gained by working in partnerships. Here's a story from within the diocese of clergy working effectively in partnership across parish boundaries and different theological traditions.
23 March National Day of Reflection - resources for churches
28th February 2022Charity Marie Curie is spearheading the campaign for a Day of Reflection to mark the two year anniversary of the beginning of the first UK lockdown
Two local churches receive national funding
28th February 2022St Mary Magdalene Church, Peckleton and St Philip & St James, Ratby are to share in a £1.5 million funding payout thanks to an investment in church heritage by the national Heritage Stimulus Fund.
Bishops and Archbishops call us to unite in prayer for Ukraine
24th February 2022The Bishops of Leicester and Loughborough have called for time to be set aside for prayer