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Growing in Faith and Lighting the Way

26th January 2026

Members of the Beacon in the Forest Minster Community came together on Sunday 18 January for a celebratory service of inauguration and commissioning of this newly forming Minster Community (MC). The Church of St Botolph’s in Shepshed was well attended, its rows filled with people from a diverse range of congregations, drawn together in shared purpose and giving thanks to God for the faith, fellowship and gifts of one another across its minster parishes.

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A Year of Growth and Community Impact in Lutterworth

12th November 2025

St Mary’s Church in Lutterworth is celebrating a remarkable year of growth, connection, and compassion through the work of the Churchgate Community Centre, which continues to be a vibrant hub for people aged five to 95.

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Justice and Love

16th October 2025

In a display of unity and civic pride, many people came together for the High Sheriff of Leicestershire’s Justice Service at Leicester Cathedral recently.

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East & Southeast Asian (ESEA) Heritage Month

28th August 2025

September is East & Southeast Asian (ESEA) Heritage Month. Jessie Tang, our Intercultural Ministry Director, reflects on her familial journey.

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Church’s Mission Meets MES and Makes Waves in Countesthorpe Community

15th August 2025

At the beginning of the summer, three of our MES students, Fernando, Nicole and Paulinho, spent time with St Andrew’s Church in Countesthorpe, supporting them with a mission week - a series of events run by the church to meet and serve members of the community.

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Download Festival 2025 Chaplaincy Team

16th June 2025

This year, the Download Chaplaincy Team had a real sense of walking on holy ground. A team of 60 ecumenical chaplains from across the country gathered on a dusty field at Donington Park to welcome 80,000 festival goers. It was hot, it was dusty, it was fun, and it was very loud!

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St Denys' Donkey

14th April 2025

Palm Sunday at St Denys Church in Evington was an extra special celebration on Sunday as the service was taken out into the community.

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This Week: Racial Justice Sunday 2025

3rd February 2025

Sunday 9 February is Racial Justice Sunday. Entering its 30th year of celebration, this is a unique day in which we, as the body of Christ, highlight the continued need to oppose racism and pursue racial justice.

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Seasonal Celebrations Across the Diocese

23rd December 2024

Throughout Advent, churches all around the diocese have been sharing the Christmas story and blessing their communities in many creative and inspiring ways.

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'Sofa Chat' and a Cuppa with the Community

12th August 2024

The Church of the Martyrs in Leicester have found a great way to casually, and rather comfortably, connect with its neighbours this summer through ‘Sofa Chat’.

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