Celebrating Commitment to the Cornerstone Team
16th March 2026In a joyful service of welcome and commitment to shared ministry in the Cornerstone Team, the Revd Tom Devas was recently licensed as Team Rector by Bishop Saju.
News & Stories
Exhibition Celebrates Life in Leicester
5th March 2026An exhibition celebrating life in Leicester is on display at Leicester Museum. Showcasing the findings from the Living Together oral history project, which has been led by St Philip’s Centre and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this project documents the stories of 103 people who today call Leicester home, but come from a variety of backgrounds.
Cultivating Intergenerational Faith, Through Hospitality in Nature
27th January 2026At the Parish Church of St. Mary in Charnwood, food, nature and play have become fundamental pillars for relationship-building.
Introducing the Diocese of Leicester’s Ministry Experience Scheme Class of 25/26
5th November 2025We are delighted to have 12 participants enrolled on the Church of England Ministry Experience Scheme this academic year. They will be serving a range of churches across the Diocese of Leicester and engaging with a breadth of ministry including children and youth work, social action, community engagement, schools, worship and creative media.
BC&YC Listening Exercise Autumn 2025 - Do You Hear Me?
30th October 2025A new term means a new listening exercise, and this Autumn sees the launch of the latest Bishop's Children and Youth Council listening exercise on the theme of ‘Do You Hear Me?’
The Sound of Power and Pride – Black History Month Concert
27th October 2025On Saturday 18 October the Diocese of Leicester hosted its first ever Black History Month concert, ‘The Sound of Power and Pride’, at HTL Church Leicester. Over 250 attendees were greeted with ambient tones of The Halls String Quartet.
A Transformative Visit to Tanzania: Faith, Learning, and Connection
6th October 2025In September, a diverse team made up of ordained, licensed, and lay members from the Diocese of Leicester, embarked on the first intercultural and intergenerational visit to our link dioceses in Tanzania - a journey that proved to be both formative and deeply moving.
Listening to Children and Young People: Safeguarding
8th September 2025During the spring and summer term this year, the theme chosen by young people was Safeguarding, with the listening campaign created in partnership with our Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
Listening to Young Adults – General Synod and How Leicester is Leading
11th August 2025In February 2025, General Synod voted to strengthen the role of young adults in shaping the Church’s future, passing a motion to embed their voices more systematically in national decision-making.
‘We’re All Saints’ - Celebrating Cultural Diversity and Inspirational People
23rd June 2025In a celebration of cultural diversity and inspirational people from all times and all places, the church of All Saints with Holy Trinity in Loughborough came alive with the sights, sounds, and spices of its intercultural community last weekend.
