Next Suffragan Bishop of Loughborough Announced
12th November 2021The Revd Saju Muthalaly will start work here in the spring
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Laura's Everyday Action - Baby Basics
5th November 2021As Christians we are called to serve our community and love our neighbour, but that calling was so strong for Laura, she had vulnerable families in our diocese on her heart before she had even moved to Leicester.
Training for Church-Community Cook and Eat Hubs Finally Begins
11th October 2021After delays due to the pandemic, the first training sessions have begun
Plant, Grow, Live at The Growing Hub in Thurnby Lodge
2nd August 2021Cauliflowers fluffy and cabbages green, strawberries and runner beans as tall as we've seen… The Growing Hub in Thurnby Lodge is taking tasty shape around the Christchurch building and it's an exciting prospect for both the church and its community.
CLLAMS urge local Christians to write to their MP in response to the proposed New Plan for Immigration
4th May 2021Christians in Leicester & Leicestershire Against Modern Slavery (CLLAMS) is sending a letter to the Home Office in response to the proposed New Plan for Immigration – and is encouraging churches in the diocese to send their responses directly to the Home Office too, as well as encouraging individual congregants to contact their local MP about it.
Fairtrade Fortnight begins
22nd February 2021Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 22 February – 7 March. Find out more about this year's fortnight here.
Christians in Leicester and Leicestershire Against Modern Slavery
25th January 2021Christians in Leicester and Leicestershire Against Modern Slavery are a group who long to see modern day slavery eradicated from our communities. The group is formed of Christians from the locality who come from a cross section of Christian and professional backgrounds. Read more about them here.
Give Leicester's contactless fundraising campaign to raise money for Covid-secure accommodation this winter
2nd November 2020Give Leicester is now raising money to provide Covid-secure accommodation throughout the winter.
Miles for Refugees
20th October 2020Throughout September, people across the country walked, ran, cycled, and even skateboarded, to raise money for the Red Cross Miles for Refugees appeal. Here in the Diocese of Leicester, Rachael and Deb from Loughborough, clocked up more than 130 miles between them as they walked and ran to support refugees, people seeking asylum and vulnerable migrants in the UK.
Everyday Action brings a town together over the summer
28th September 2020Over the past few years St Simon and St Jude's have been called to provide something for the families in their area. This year things had to look a little different... So they took ideas from previous ventures that had gone well and combined the breakfast and lunch offering with crafts and packed them in takeaway bags so that families could prepare the meals and craft activities at home.
