News & Stories


Mothers’ Union RISE UP to 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

21st November 2024

Every year members of the Mothers’ Union participate in 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence in order to raise awareness of violence against women and girls.

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SoundCafe Leicester Granted the King’s Award for Voluntary Service

14th November 2024

SoundCafe Leicester has been granted the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.

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Supporting our Link Diocese: Fundraising for New Benches in Kiteto Cathedral

8th November 2024

A diocesan campaign to raise enough money to provide durable, long-lasting seating in Kiteto Cathedral, is appealing to churches to donate the price of one bench.

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Churches Across the Diocese Encouraged to Mark Safeguarding Sunday

31st October 2024

Safeguarding Sunday (17 November 2024) is an opportunity for congregations to use their regular Sunday service to listen and talk about how spaces can be created that are safer for everyone, and to celebrate all the good work that is being done by so many behind the scenes.

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SoundCafe Celebrates 10 Years Supporting the Homeless and Vulnerable

11th October 2024

Local charity SoundCafe has celebrated 10 years of supporting people in Leicester who have experienced homelessness or are vulnerable due to their housing situation. To mark the occasion a concert was held at St. Mary de Castro featuring the SoundCafe choir and poetry contributions from SoundCafe guests.

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Bishop Martyn’s Commitment to Support the City’s Homeless Community

9th October 2024

Bishop Martyn recently visited The Bridge Homelessness to Hope on Melton Street in Leicester to meet the staff and guests of the charity.

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Service held in Lament of Homelessness

7th October 2024

Around 100 people gathered in Leicester Cathedral on 2 October for a service in lament of homelessness. The worship was a time to reflect on the realities of homelessness and to consider how best to work together to serve those affected.

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The Rainbow Shop Celebrates 40 Years of Fundraising

1st October 2024

Over the last four decades, the shop’s hard-working volunteers from the church and village community in Countesthorpe have helped raise a staggering £275,000 for Christian Aid

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An Act of Solidarity in the City

1st October 2024

Christians from the Diocese of Leicester were recently involved in an act of solidarity to offer support and loving service to asylum seekers living in their local community.

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Introducing Adam Clarke - Net Zero Carbon Programme Manager

18th September 2024

We are delighted to announce that Adam Clarke has joined the diocese as Net Zero Carbon Programme Manager and will be operating across the dioceses of Leicester and Peterborough.

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