Lay Ministry Council - 2026
We are pleased to announce that the following people have been commissioned as the Lay Ministry Council from May 2026 until April 2027:
Announcements
Lay Ministers - 2026
We are pleased to announce that the following lay ministers have renewed their licences from 23 May 2026 and are all valid until 31 May 2029.
The Venerable Richard Trethewey
With grateful thanks for his ministry in this area, we announce that The Venerable Richard Trethewey, Archdeacon of Leicester, will be relinquishing the role of Chair of the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches, with effect from 31 August 2026.
The Revd Steve Bailey
We are pleased to announce that The Revd Steve Bailey, currently Team Rector in the Benefice of Oadby Great Glen, and Area Dean of Gartree Deanery, also as Assistant Archdeacon.
Mrs Cynthia Webb
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Mrs Cynthia Webb, on 18 April 2026.
The Revd Debbie Smith
We are pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Debbie Smith, currently Warden of Dovedale House in the Diocese of Lichfield, as Resident Chaplain of Launde Abbey.
Revd Sue Willetts
With grateful thanks for her ministry and prayers of blessing for the future, we announce that The Revd Sue Willetts, Diocesan Director of Ordinands, will be retiring with effect from 31 October 2026.
The Revd Kat Marjoribanks and The Revd Michael Broadley
We announce the appointment of The Revd Kat Marjoribanks as Associate Priest of Emmanuel Loughborough and The Good Shepherd, and that The Revd Michael Broadley has been seconded to the Resourcing Church Project Lead.
The Revd Canon Rob Gladstone
With grateful thanks for his ministry and prayers of blessing for the future, we announce that The Revd Canon Rob Gladstone, Vicar in the Benefice of Rothley, will be retiring with effect from Saturday 31 October 2026.
The Revd Kimberly Ford
We are pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Kim Ford as Transition Oversight Minister for the development of the Area 5 Blue Minster Community (Hinckley/Bosworth and surrounding areas).