The Beacon Church Celebrates Its First Year
14th November 2022A new Diocese of Leicester church planted in Hinckley has marked its first year as a worshiping community.
News & Stories
Bishop Martyn joins prayer vigil
3rd October 2022People came to pray for unity, reconciliation, harmony and peace among our communities in Leicester.
Visit from our link diocese Trichy, India
3rd October 2022Last month we were delighted to host visitors here in the city and county
City Globes aid Everyday Prayer and Reflection
26th September 2022As disciples, and as a diocese, celebrating diversity and upholding racial justice and equity, is a significant priority. Perhaps it’s something already on your heart, or maybe you want to understand more? Either way, taking this trail is an opportunity to learn and use each globe as a place to pause, and pray.
Jessie Tang licensed as Intercultural Ministry Director
20th September 2022On Sunday 11 September, Jessie Tang was licensed as Intercultural Ministry Director by Bishop Martyn at a service at the Church of the Martyrs in Leicester.
Bishop quotes the Queen's encouragement to work for unity at special service
18th September 2022Civic dignitaries and Cadets and guests from other faiths took part in this moving service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for The Queen.
Bishop Martyn's final blog from the Lambeth Conference
9th August 2022Global Church: part 3 - building our “dream home”
Bishop Saju to lead cricket match to celebrate unsung heroes in the community
9th August 2022Leicestershire County Cricket Club has confirmed the inaugural ‘Connecting Communities’ Cricket Match this September.
Diocese welcomes bishops from around the world
25th July 2022As bishops from around the world have been arriving in the UK for the Lambeth Conference, we in the Diocese of Leicester have been providing a welcome and hospitality for some of the bishops from elsewhere in the Anglican Communion with whom we have particular links.
How Christian's faith and family inspired him to be part of a new play at Curve
25th July 2022There’s a play called ‘Ruka’ opening at the Curve theatre in Leicester this weekend, marking the 50th anniversary of the Ugandan Asian exodus. Friend of the diocese and local actor, Christian Obokoh, plays a guide in the drama. We spent a little time talking to him about ‘Ruka’ and how his faith and own family’s journey has inspired him to help tell the Uganda 50 story…
