Creation is God’s Gift to Us to Enjoy and Steward
14th June 2024Decked out in rainbow colours to celebrate God’s wonderful creation, St Mary in Charnwood Church looked quite the part for its community Eco Fair held recently.
News & Stories
Eco Bronze Award as the Diocese Goes Green
24th May 2024The Diocese of Leicester has been awarded Bronze Eco Diocese status in recognition of our efforts to care for the earth and demonstrate Christian hope for God’s world
Church Hill Junior School Receives ‘Global Neighbour’ Award from Christian Aid
18th April 2024Pupils at Church Hill have been presented with a Bronze Award from Christian Aid’s Global Neighbours Scheme, in recognition of its initiatives to encourage children to think of others throughout the world.
Exploring Calling For Everyone
15th January 2024Next month we are holding a diocesan vocations day, as an opportunity for people to explore their sense of calling.
Bishop Martyn argues for UK to support climate-resilience in low-income nations
12th January 2024On Thursday 11 January, Bishop Martyn spoke in the House of Lords about how the Government should respond to the impact of climate change on developing nations.
Café NO:7 Creates Eco-Conscious Coffee Brand to Support City’s Homeless
8th January 2024CAFÉ NO:7, which is located in St Martin’s House next to Leicester Cathedral, has created its own unique coffee brand to support One Roof Leicester - a homelessness charity, deeply rooted in Leicester.
Joining with all of creation to worship God
3rd November 2023The Outdoor Worship Leicestershire (OWL) Network held their first conference on 28 October in the grounds of Overdale Junior School in Knighton.
Green and Faithful in Western Park
22nd September 2023Creationtide is a great time to start, or expand upon, our eco-conscious endeavours. A place for inspiration might be the Western Park Green Fair!
St Martins House Gains Eco Church Silver Status
13th September 2023As part of our commitment to becoming an Eco Diocese, the Silver Eco Church Award recognises the hard work the team at St Martins House has carried out in caring for God's creation.
What to sing now we no longer plough the fields and scatter?
1st September 2023Malcolm, a member of one of our worshipping communities who works with the Farming Community Network has provided an updated first verse to the much-loved hymn We Plough the Fields and Scatter, which is more in line with modern agricultural practices.
