St Philip’s Centre turned 20 in June and marked the anniversary with a series of events celebrating two decades of supporting interfaith engagement and community dialogue. Founded in 2006, the Centre has grown into a place where people from different faith and belief backgrounds can meet, learn from one another, and build understanding to live well together.
The children at All Saints Church of England Primary School in Coalville recently enjoyed a visit from Bishop Saju who stopped by to join their lunchtime club, ‘Shine Squad’, which meets weekly to learn about faith in a fun and interactive environment.
Four of our soon-to-be ordained Deacons were licensed as Lay Workers by Bishop Martyn on Wednesday 1 July during a morning service in the Chapel at Bishop’s Lodge.
Revd Kat Marjoribanks was licensed as Associate Priest (Interim) of Emmanuel Loughborough and The Good Shepherd during a service of thanksgiving and commitment to shared ministry.
From the young starting out on their journey of discipleship, to a reawakening of faith much later in life, the stories shared within our parishes as people come to confirmation are both joyful and inspiring.
6–12 July 2026 is RECOGNISE, a national week of appreciation for everyone involved in ministry with children, young people, and their families. We spoke to Alex Scott, who has served as the Head of Youth and Children’s Work at Holy Trinity Leicester for 25 years!
We’re inviting you to think about parish contribution in the context of your own local ministry; and ask that you prayerfully reflect on what level of increase is realistic, considering how this might shape and sustain ministry in your church community and the wider diocese.
The Revd Ali Simpson-Smith was licensed as Team Vicar in the Benefice of Oadby Great Glen during worship of welcome and commitment to shared ministry.
In an expression of the deepest commitment someone can give to God, Fay recently made her Life Vow for the Single Consecrated Life (SCL).
Children and staff from Arnesby Church of England Primary School marked Pentecost with their much-loved annual pilgrimage to the neighbouring village of Shearsby, continuing a tradition that reflects the school’s values of faith, community, and togetherness.
