The Promoting Unity in our Nation group, chaired by Bishop Martyn, want to hear from church leaders in the Diocese of Leicester about whether political and social polarisation is having an effect in your communities and, if so, what resources you would find useful.
October was an inspiring month for the diocese’s Resourcing Churches, with a number of spiritually unifying gatherings taking place in our church communities.
It was a harmonious sharing of musical gifts as neighbouring parishes from the north of the diocese recently came together in joyful fellowship to celebrate Harvest Choral Evensong.
St Hilda’s Church in East Gosgote recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
It was a joy-filled service of new beginnings and commitment to shared ministry, as the Revd Kim Ford was welcomed into the parish of St John’s Hinckley
Following a discernment morning in January, members of Diocesan Synod, Diocesan Trustees, Bishop’s Children and Youth Council, Bishop’s Council, Area Deans, Lay Chairs and the Bishop’s Leadership Team met on Wednesday 19 June to review the draft diocesan strategy, in advance of it coming to Diocesan Synod in September.
An update from the Resourcing Churches Programme from Revd Michael Broadley and Revd Sami Lindsey, who have recently been appointed to help lead the programme.
Next month we are holding a diocesan vocations day, as an opportunity for people to explore their sense of calling.
Blessings in abundance on the waterways of North Kilworth in a service to mark St Brendan
A new Diocese of Leicester church planted in Hinckley has marked its first year as a worshiping community.
