Lay Workers Licensed Ahead of Ordinations
7th July 2026Four of our soon-to-be ordained Deacons were licensed as Lay Workers by Bishop Martyn on Wednesday 1 July during a morning service in the Chapel at Bishop’s Lodge.
News & Stories
From Congregant to Associate Priest - Revd Kat’s Journey with Emmanuel
6th July 2026Revd Kat Marjoribanks was licensed as Associate Priest (Interim) of Emmanuel Loughborough and The Good Shepherd during a service of thanksgiving and commitment to shared ministry.
Confirmations: Faith Awakened and Renewed Across the Diocese
6th July 2026From the young starting out on their journey of discipleship, to a reawakening of faith much later in life, the stories shared within our parishes as people come to confirmation are both joyful and inspiring.
RECOGNISE 2026: Thank you!
6th July 20266–12 July 2026 is RECOGNISE, a national week of appreciation for everyone involved in ministry with children, young people, and their families. We spoke to Alex Scott, who has served as the Head of Youth and Children’s Work at Holy Trinity Leicester for 25 years!
Prayerfully Considering Parish Contributions for 2027
6th July 2026We’re inviting you to think about parish contribution in the context of your own local ministry; and ask that you prayerfully reflect on what level of increase is realistic, considering how this might shape and sustain ministry in your church community and the wider diocese.
Licensing, Leading and Doing Life Together
29th June 2026The Revd Ali Simpson-Smith was licensed as Team Vicar in the Benefice of Oadby Great Glen during worship of welcome and commitment to shared ministry.
A Vocation of Devotion: Fay’s Life Vow for the Single Consecrated Life
29th June 2026In an expression of the deepest commitment someone can give to God, Fay recently made her Life Vow for the Single Consecrated Life (SCL).
Arnesby School’s Spirit-Filled Steps
29th June 2026Children and staff from Arnesby Church of England Primary School marked Pentecost with their much-loved annual pilgrimage to the neighbouring village of Shearsby, continuing a tradition that reflects the school’s values of faith, community, and togetherness.
Celebrating our Intercultural Worshipping Communities Project
22nd June 2026Church leaders, clergy, lay ministers, and congregation members from across the diocese recently gathered for the Intercultural Worshipping Communities (IWC) Celebration and Learning Event. The special day marked the culmination of several years of intercultural ministry, learning, and transformation.
Centenary Worship Gathering with the Archbishop of Canterbury
22nd June 2026As the Diocese of Leicester prepares to mark a significant milestone in its history, we are delighted to bring you details of our Diocesan Centenary Celebration Worship Gathering with very special guest, the Archbishop of Canterbury.
