News & Stories


Jane's Challenging Wheelchair Trek for Charity

18th April 2024

Jane Henderson from St John's Church in Hinckley is set to roll an epic nine miles across the Malvern Hills Ridge in her all-terrain wheelchair next month, to raise money for Church Army.

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Church Hill Junior School Receives ‘Global Neighbour’ Award from Christian Aid

18th April 2024

Pupils 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.

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Everyone is Welcome in God's House

15th April 2024

Following their calling to see teenagers and young adults with additional needs raised-up to serve God and their church family, a small team at Holy Trinity Church in Leicester have created a monthly, accessible service.

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Refurbished Food Hub Enables Christ the King to Keep Offering ‘Beacon of Hope’

12th April 2024

On 3 April, Christ the King Beaumont Leys’ Food Hub was reopened after a refurbishment thanks to a grant of £66,000 from the Government’s Community Organisation Cost of Living Fund.

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Coming Together in Support of the Bishops’ Lent Appeal 2024

24th March 2024

It’s incredibly encouraging to hear how our worshipping communities have embraced the Bishops’ Lent Appeal in support of Baca this year, giving generously to the good cause.

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Reaching More People Through Social Prescribing

21st March 2024

A new social prescribing directory provides a way for churches’ activities and projects to reach more people.

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Value Our Vote Campaign Launched at Church of the Martyrs

13th February 2024

Roz Burch and Wendy Bebbington, two members of the Church of the Martyrs, have launched a campaign to encourage people to vote in the forthcoming election as part of their loving service of the world.

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Café NO:7 Creates Eco-Conscious Coffee Brand to Support City’s Homeless

8th January 2024

CAFÉ 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.

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'A New Life For Our Community Church'

15th December 2023

It has been a big year for St Michael & All Angels Church in Ravenstone, celebrating its 700th birthday and successfully securing a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant.

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Mothers’ Union Call to Action Against Gender-Based Violence

24th November 2023

Members of the Mothers’ Union around the Diocese of Leicester are coming together to tackle gender-based violence, raising money to protect young girls from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in our link diocese, Kiteto, Tanzania. *This article covers sensitive topics - please read with care.*

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