Open the doors of our diocesan digital mixed media Advent Calendar to discover inspiring scripture, things to make and do, a pause for reflection, faithful festive music, and events to attend – all themed around Peace, Faith, Hope and Love.
Members of the Soar Valley Minster Community came together on Thursday (20 November) for a service of inauguration and commissioning of this newly forming Minster Community. At the heart of Soar Valley, there is a strong sense of the whole people of God working together for the Kingdom in this area of the diocese, with hopeful stories emerging.
As we come to the end of November, our thoughts turn to Advent and the festivities that follow. The Christmas season is often associated with joy and celebration, but for some, it can be a very challenging time.
We are delighted to be able to share a round-up of confirmations which took place within our worshipping communities during the month of October, and the few weeks either side.
Inter Faith Week begins on Remembrance Sunday (9 November) and presents us with a wonderful opportunity to better understand our neighbours.
Kimberley Tyler was commissioned as a Locally Authorised Minister at St Denys Church in Evington. Kimberley is currently exploring a call to ordained ministry, and admits it has taken her some time to finally realise that God calls all kinds of people.
Christ the King Church in Beaumont Leys recently celebrated its 40th anniversary of dedication with a service led by the Rt Revd Saju Muthalaly, Bishop of Loughborough.
Two support workers were baptised In the Chapel of Stuart Court Retirement Home in Kibworth, where they work.
It was a harmonious sharing of musical gifts as neighbouring parishes from the north of the diocese recently came together in joyful fellowship to celebrate Harvest Choral Evensong.
The county played host to a global conference for breeders of Leicester Longwool Sheep, marking the 300th anniversary of the birth of farmer Robert Bakewell of Dishley, alongside a service of celebration in the ruins of All Saints Church, which is located within Bakewell's original farm yard.
