New members are being elected to General Synod this year – and you are invited to stand as a candidate. General Synod is the national assembly of the Church of England. It shapes and approves laws that affect the whole of the Church of England. It agrees new forms of worship, debates matters of national and international importance, and approves the annual budget for the work of the Church at national level.
A service of welcome and commitment to shared ministry, for the Revd Fr Herbert Fadriquela as Vicar of the Parish of St Aidan New Parks, Braunstone Frith and Kirby Frith, was held at St Aidan’s Church recently. Fr Herbert’s Collation and Induction was conducted by the Lord Bishop of Leicester, The Rt Revd Martyn Snow, accompanied by the Bishop of Richborough, The Rt Revd Luke Irvine-Capel. Currently Anglican Chaplain to the Filipino Community in Leicester, Fr Herbert will continue this role alongside his appointment as Vicar in the Benefice.
Laura Taylor, our Parish Giving Officer, talks about how generosity has underpinned her journey in faith and is at the heart of her calling as a Christian.
St Philip’s Centre turned 20 in June and marked the anniversary with a series of events celebrating two decades of supporting interfaith engagement and community dialogue. Founded in 2006, the Centre has grown into a place where people from different faith and belief backgrounds can meet, learn from one another, and build understanding to live well together.
The children at All Saints Church of England Primary School in Coalville recently enjoyed a visit from Bishop Saju who stopped by to join their lunchtime club, ‘Shine Squad’, which meets weekly to learn about faith in a fun and interactive environment.
Revd 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.
From 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.
6–12 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!
As 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.
The Church of England has apologised for its role in historical adoption practices, particularly in mother and baby homes. You can read the full apology, report and find further information on the Church of England’s website. www.churchofengland.org/adoption *Please note: The contents of these pages include references to historical adoption practices, including the separation of mothers and babies, stigma, and experiences of trauma and lasting emotional harm.*
