Sophie Holder was commissioned as Director of Racial Equity for the Diocese of Leicester during a joyful service of intercultural worship at the recent meeting of Diocesan Synod.
A meeting of the Diocesan Synod took place on Saturday 23 November 2024 at Emmanuel Church in Loughborough.
We celebrate and give thanks for all those disciples in the diocese, young and old, who declared their commitment to Jesus Christ and were baptised or confirmed during the months of September and October.
A statement from the Diocese of Leicester regarding retired clergy member the Revd John Woolmer and his Permission to Officiate (PTO)
A pastoral message from Bishop Martyn to those in the Diocese of Leicester, following the release of the Makin Review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, and offering an update on the Minster Community process.
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.
A statement from the Bishops of Leicester and Loughborough in response to the publication of the Makin review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Across the diocese, our churches and schools have been holding services and taking part in civic and community events to mark Remembrance Sunday.
Sophie will be commissioned to her new role at Diocesan Synod on Saturday 23 November 2024 and will begin work on Friday 6 December 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.
