Following the 2025 General Synod motion affirming the importance of hearing and responding to the voices of children and young people, exciting opportunities are growing for young adults to participate in the life and decision-making of the Church of England.
Across the Diocese of Leicester, in the city of Leicester and throughout the county of Leicestershire, Mothers' Union members support some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
As we mark East and South East Asian Heritage Month (ESEA) during September, we invite you to take time to celebrate the rich cultures, histories and contributions of people with East and South East Asian heritage across the UK and within the life of the Church and Diocese.
The Church of England is introducing the Building Management Portal, a new national digital system for managing applications relating to works on churches, their contents, and churchyards, with a planned release date of 6 October 2026.
Creationtide, or the Season of Creation, is the period in the Church's annual calendar from 1 September to 4 October dedicated to celebrating God as Creator and Sustainer of all life. It is a time to give thanks for the gift of creation and to renew our commitment to care for God's world through prayer, worship, learning, and practical action.
Though the Intercultural Worshipping Communities project has officially come to an end, building Intercultural Communities remains a significant priority for the Diocese of Leicester. To support this, we have established an Intercultural Steering Group, appointed and commissioned Intercultural Champions in our churches, and launched an Intercultural Network open to anyone interested in this area of mission and ministry.
Around the diocese, services of confirmation during the last month have offered joyful opportunities for people to affirm their faith, share their stories, and take the next step in their journey with God.
*The following article references safeguarding.* A simple idea involving cake, conversation and practical support is helping members of All Saints with Holy Trinity, Loughborough engage with online safeguarding training and DBS processes in a friendly and inclusive way. Read about the parish's monthly Safeguarding Café.
Over the coming years we want to develop and deliver a more holistic environmental programme within our diocese. We are therefore delighted to have been awarded a Capacity Building Grant from the Church of England’s national Net Zero Carbon fund.
Many across the diocese will already be aware that St Andrew's Church in Jarrom Street, Leicester, was affected by a devastating fire last week, which caused significant damage to the church roof and everything inside.
