News & Stories


The HUB in Thurnby receives £250,000 grant

5th November 2021

A church's decade long vision to create a community centre and café in Thurnby is close to becoming a reality, thanks to a sizeable government grant. St Luke's Church has been awarded £250,000 by the Community Ownership Fund and the church community is excited for the future as their missional plans for the HUB begin to unfold.  


Laura's Everyday Action - Baby Basics

5th November 2021

As Christians we are called to serve our community and love our neighbour, but that calling was so strong for Laura, she had vulnerable families in our diocese on her heart before she had even moved to Leicester.


Rachel makes vow committing to a Single Consecrated Life

4th November 2021

Bishop Martyn led a service in which Rachel made her commitment


Bishop re-dedicates restored school bell

2nd November 2021

A newly restored bell is sounding at All Saints Church of England Primary School in Coalville


Praying for COP26

1st November 2021

As the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow is running from 31 October – 12 November 2021 we've compiled a list of resources to help us hold the conference in our prayers.


Rural church receives National Churches Trust grant

1st November 2021

One of our churches in West Leicestershire has secured a National Churches Trust grant, thanks to the support of the government's Heritage Stimulus Fund.


Village church with composer connections celebrates restoration and building works

29th October 2021

Congerstone parish church is rededicated


Bishop Martyn has shared a Joint Appeal from faith leaders ahead of COP26

25th October 2021

Faith leaders around the world have united ahead of COP26


Harvest in the Barn

18th October 2021

This year St Mary in Charnwood decided to do something a little different for their Harvest service and enjoyed a celebration in the barn at a neighbouring farm. 


Special Service to Thank Our Safeguarding Coordinators

14th October 2021

Leicester Cathedral hosted a service for Safeguarding Coordinators from our parish churches and other worshipping communities across Leicestershire

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