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Diocese of Leicester monthly magazineTRANSCRIPT
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March 2010
This Month
3. Finding Sanctuary4. Education Sunday5. Parish of the Resurrection6. Maundy Thursday Service7. Shaped by God8. Canon Dr Andrew Wingate10. Helen Newman11. Cathedral Events12. Lent Lectures and Appeal13. Mathew Hulbert15. Comings and Goings16. Diary Dates
Material should be sent to:The Editor, News and Views Church House St Martin’s East Leicester LE1 5FX T: 0116 248 7402/3 E: [email protected]
All items for inclusion in the April edition must arrive before 1st March 2010. No charge will be made for Diary Dates for churches. Inclusion is dependent on space available. All Diary Dates submitted will appear on the Diocesan website and on Diomail. (See backpage for contact details). Commercial advertisers are invited to call for current rates. The inclusion of an advertisement in this publication does not constitute any endorsement of a product or service by either the editors or the Diocese of Leicester.
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Diocese of LeciesterElection eventsInterfaith Question TimeSunday March 14th 5.30pm Leicester Cathedral.
Question TeenThursday 22nd April 7.00pm Emmanuel Church, Loughborough.
For more details on these and other constituency events and for resources and links to assist you in planning your own events, or to help you engage in the democratic process, please visit our election website.
http://election2010.dioceseofleicester.com
Diocesan Assembly 2010Saturday 25th SeptemberSamworth AcademyLeicester
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Finding Sanctuary
Tony, Gary, Anthony, Nick and Peter, became the famous five, at least for a while, when, in 2005 for forty days they joined the monks at Worth Abbey to ‘find sanctuary’.
Our five modern men were to eat, sleep, think, listen and above all experience the monastic tradition. In the words of the book, Finding Sanctuary which followed the successful television series The Monastery, which attracted an audience of over three million, Abbot Christopher Jamison wrote “They were asked to listen continuously and deeply to themselves, to other people and to God. Forty days later, this profound listening had reshaped their hearts and minds………”
Our quintet was invited to join a fast. Not from chocolate, alcohol or meat but from over busyness, noise and mobile phones. Within the rhythm of prayer and work and
silence of the monastery they were to seek sanctuary, a sacred space, a place of holy safety where they could confront themselves with openness and honesty. Each of them was supported by the love and prayers and willingness to listen and to challenge offered by the brothers. It was sometimes a painful and difficult process and the temptation to give up was often strong. The benefits were immeasurable.
These five were privileged and the opportunity they were given unique. However, I believe that “finding sanctuary” in the safety of our own homes is an activity that every Christian should seriously consider. If we do, we most certainly will be changed for the better.
This is but a pale introduction to the “Monastic Steps for Everyday Life” the sub title for Jamison’s book. Should you decide to take up the challenge, this is an excellent guide book, clear and pertinent and most insightful of the challenges facing men and women today.
Read the words of St. Benedict whose rule they follow at Worth Abbey.
“You are not to act in anger or nurse a grudge. Rid your heart of all deceit. Never give a hollow greeting of peace or turn away when somebody who needs your love. Bind yourself to no oath lest it prove false, but speak the truth with heart and tongue.”
Could you live these words without help? I know I can’t. I had better head for sanctuary!
Bishop [email protected]
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Once again Leicester Cathedral was filled for our celebration of Education Sunday (January 31st 2010). The hymns and songs were accompanied by the Brockington College Orchestra and our pianist from Kibworth Primary School. Ten schools took part, each designing a piece of a picture which together show the story of our diocese.
Together with excerpts from schools’ log books, some wonderful singing, a presentation featuring many of our church schools before the service and an audio-visual presentation at the end reminding us that God is always there for us, Education Sunday was thoroughly enjoyed by all. “Its the best I’ve ever been to” said one teacher.
“THIS IS OUR STORY”The pictures were created by various primary schools representing their deaneries:Gartree I: Lubenham All Saints Primary SchoolGartree II: St Peter’s Primary, WhetstoneGuthlaxton: Orchard Primary School, Broughton AstleySparkenhoe West: St Peter’s Primary School, Market BosworthFramland: Queniborough Primary SchoolSparkenhoe East: Rothley Primary SchoolCity of Leicester: Samworth Enterprise AcademyGoscote: St Peter and St Paul Primary School, SystonAkeley East: St Bartholomew’s Primary School, QuornNorth West Leicestershire: All Saint’s Coalville Primary School
Education Sunday
Buildings for Mission in a City of change5
memories of the place where families have been buried and new children baptised. But the pain of change is also the price of renewal. Our churches in the Belgrave area of the city are beginning to make new plans for new outreach to the community. For creating an internet church. For building stronger relationships with their Hindu and Muslim neighbours.
And this is good news for the whole city. All our faith communities are in a process
of change, Christians as well as Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs and others. Adaptation to the new challenges and the new demands of the 21st Century, to the new costs of maintaining a place of public worship and to the new opportunities for serving the most needy confront all of us.
I am confident that in 25 years time Leicester’s reputation for being a city of vivid faith, where people following different traditions live in respectful and warm relations with each other will be as strong as ever. And the news this week of the changes which part of the Christian community is making in order to provide resources for the future will in the long run be seen to be good news for all of us.”
Ven Richard Atkinson, Archdeacon of Leicester
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On Monday February 1st the Pastoral Committee of the Church Commissioners agreed that the scheme to close St Gabriel’s Church and St Peter’s Church for worship should proceed. Both are in the Parish of the Resurrection in Leicester. This followed careful consideration of all the material and after hearing representations from those both in favour of and against the scheme. The one remaining Anglican Church in the parish, St Albans, will be the focus of parish worship and outreach.
The agreement followed on from many years of consideration by church members as to the best way of engaging with mission and ministry in their parish. The Parochial Church Council, who have supported these proposals from the start, recognise the need to move to one church building to release time, energy and resources to engage with the community and extend Christian witness in new and more creative ways. Alongside congregational worship at St Alban’s, a range of initiatives for prayer, worship and service of the community across the parish are already being developed.
It is always very sad when buildings have to be closed, not least those like St Peter’s which have a long history of parish life. However, the Church is called to proclaim the Gospel afresh to each generation and this requires complementary and imaginative ways. The parish and the Diocese are working together to ensure strong, generous, and committed Christian life and presence.
Bishop Tim, speaking in his First Person Column (Leicester Mercury, 6th Feb) said “These decisions can be painful, especially for those who hold much loved
A new chapter for the Parish of the Resurrection
St Peter’s Belgrave
Maundy Thursday Service1st April at 11.00am, Leicester Cathedral
Everyone from throughout the Diocese is very welcome to come and join this Easter celebration of our life together as people witnessing to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
At this special Maundy service we will acknowledge together the significance of our baptism, and with many of our clergy remember and celebrate the promises they made at their ordination.
Also during this service special oils for healing and baptism are blessed and are then taken back for use in parish churches.
Lunch is available afterwards.
All clergy and lay people are invited to attend .
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for more information on Shaped by God visitwww.leicester.anglican.org and click on Shaped by God.
Barry can be contacted at Barry.Hill@leccofe .org or 0116 248 7411
the diocesan vision for mission
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The East Akeley South Mission Partnership recenely renewed their commitment to each other, under God, at a special service entitled, Travelling in Faith. One of the congregation that night, Amanda Garland, writes of how she found it...
“On 10 January 2010, my husband and I joined the evening service at St Bartholomew’s in Quorn. It was a bitterly cold evening with plenty of snow and ice still around but we received a warm welcome. The service was to launch the East Akeley South Mission Partnership prayer cards which show the picture created from handprints on the front and a beautiful prayer on the back.
The service followed a relatively conventional sequence of events with hymns, readings and an address although the creativity of the team who put the service together was shown in many ways to produce a memorable service. The reading, for instance, was interactive with leader and congregation both reading parts of it. We were also given the story of St Paul’s travels from the perspective of Silas. This was an incredible monologue taking us on an extraordinary journey and explaining the events as they took place along the way. I must make mention of ‘One more step along the road I go’ being included as one of the hymns as it was one we also chose for our wedding and so was very special to us.
Of particular note was the ‘Activities’ section of the service where we were all given a chance to participate in four activities. One area gave a chance to contemplate growing together by planting a seed in the soil and adding a leaf to a tree created from some branches. We could also write our wishes for our church community on a flag to stick on a local map. Another map showed the route that had been described in Silas’ travels with St Paul and gave even more depth to the story that had been told.
Finally, and my personal favourite, we could write our prayers for ourselves, friends and family on a paper footprint – reflecting the theme of the service and contrasting with the picture on the prayer cards. We all placed these in a bowl and dropped a stone into some water in the font to seal our wishes.
The gathering was brought to a close with tea, coffee and an amazing selection of cakes (must find out who made the ginger cake!). A thoroughly enjoyable service with something for everyone to take away and contemplate.”
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First I would like to give deep thanks to Bishop Tim and the Dean, for the very special thanksgiving service in the cathedral on the last day of my full time service, after 37 years in ordained ministry. Also to Richard Atkinson, whose colleagueship has been so important to me in recent years. The themes celebrated there were God as Creator, Christ is all, the God who serves, and the faithful God leading into the future, ‘Great is thy Faithfulness’, a summing of all these years for me, in South India and Sri Lanka, in Birmingham and in Leicester, in mission, theological education and interfaith relations.
We came to Leicester with the new Millenium. This decade has been one of immense challenge, never dreamed of
in the heady hopes of 2000. 9/11, 7/7, Iraq, Afghanistan, the banking crisis, the tsumani, Haiti, the apparent failure of the Copenhagen climate change summit, Bush, Obama, Clinton, Blair, Brown. . . I wonder who will be next?
Our city and county have seen major changes. The Haymarket has become the Curve, the Shires Highcross, Midland Mainline East Midlands Trains and St Pancras the gateway to Paris. Somalis and Tamils have come into the city, East Europeans to both city and county. The county is now the home of increasing numbers of Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims moving out of the city as they grow more affluent, and want space, as so many indigenous English have long sought. Politically, we
Canon Andrew Wingate reflects on his time in Leicester and on what the future holds
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have seen the rise of the Far Right, and their anti Muslim rhetoric, and the death of such a decent MP as David Taylor whose horizons embraced all.
I arrived in the Diocese as Director of Ministry and learnt immediately of a policy called Vision and Value. This has been replaced by Shaped by God, focusing on the mission imperative before us. I arrived as the only full time person for training and ministry. I am delighted at how this department has grown, and the ability of its leaders, Mike Harrison and Stuart Burns. These years have also seen the anxieties about the Cathedral and Launde, and now the successful conclusion of the first stage of their development. This Diocese is a place I am proud to be part of.
Angela and I go in April to Sweden until the end of the year, being based in the Diocese of Gothenburg, known as ‘little London’, from where I will be involved
across the country in inter faith consultancy, teaching and theological education. But we are keeping our house in Roundhill Road, St Philip’s parish. There I will remain as Associate priest, as well as continuing as Canon Theologian, and Chaplain to The Queen, all honorary.
I end with a quotation from the great Swedish Secretary General of the United Nations, Dag Hammerskold, a word to all, ‘Do not look back. And do not dream about the future either. It will neither give you back the past, nor satisfy your other day-dreams. Your duty, your reward- your destiny- are here and now.’
Canon Dr Andrew Wingate
Next month Andrew will write about his inter faith ministry and St Philip’s Centre.
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On Dec 16th I was officially licensed by Rihard Atkinson (pictured above) as Anglican Sessional Chaplain at LOROS – the hospice for people in Leicestershire and Rutland who face advanced, life limiting illness.
Helen Newman talks about her work at LOROSMy role there is to help provide pastoral and spiritual support for the patients and their families, as well as the large team of paid and voluntary staff. LOROS is a wonderful organisation to be a part of and it’s a privilege to work as part of a multi- disciplinary team of people with diverse skills and experience.
Inevitably there is much sadness in being alongside those who are facing the end of their lives and those who are bereaved, but the hospice is also a place of joy, hope and extraordinary care.
If you have friends or family who find themselves in the hospice, do let me know and I (or one of my chaplaincy colleagues) will be happy to make contact.
Haiti Appeal Update We’ve just sent off £1100 to Christian Aid for Haiti following our appeal and prayer station in the Cathedral. This included £100 from St Anne’s parish. Gift Aid will also add considerably to this figure.
Thank you for all your support.To donate to Christian Aid’s Haiti Earthquake Appeal, visitwww.christianaid.org.uk/haiti-appeal
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Wed 3 March Bishop’s Lecture19.00 How do we teach values to our children?
Sun 7 March Third Sunday in Lent10.30 Preacher: Canon Jane Curtis, Adviser on Women’s Ministry & IME Director
Wed 10 March Bishop’s Lecture19.00 Should politicians do God?
Sun 14 March Mothering Sunday10.30 Preacher: The Ven David Newman,Archdeacon of Loughborough
Wed 17 March Bishop’s Lecture19.00 What price should we pay for our planet?
Sun 21 March Passion Sunday10.30am Preacher: Canon Dr Mike Harrison, Director of Mission and Ministry
Wed 24 March Bishop’s Lecture19.00 Is Jesus unique? Lent and Easter 2010
Sun 28 March Palm Sunday10.30 Eucharist with Liturgy of the Palms16.00 Choral Evensong in Holy Week
Holy Week Eucharist’s with HomilyMon 29 Mar 19.00 CathedralTue 30 Mar 19.00 St NicholasWed 31 Mar 19.00 St Margaret’sPlease note this is in addition to the regular Cathedral service weekday pattern
Thurs 1 April Maundy Thursday11.00 Chrism Eucharist19.30 Eucharist of the Last Supper with foot washing and vigil until 21.00Preacher: Canon Dr Judith MaltbyCanon Theologian, Chaplain and Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Reader in Church History at the University of Oxford
Fri 2 April Good Friday10.00-12.00 Christ in the CentreSt Peter’s Square, Highcross & Humberstone Gatesee www.christinthecentre.co.uk12.00-15.00 The Preaching of the Cross in three one hour sectionsPreacher: Canon Dr Judith Maltby19.00 Prayers with Songs from Taize19.00 Liturgy of the Passion at St Nicholas
Sat 3 April Holy Saturday10.00-12.00 Help plant/build an Easter Garden in the Cathedral Precincts
Sun 4 April Easter Sunday06.00 Easter Vigil with Baptism,Confirmation and Eucharistled by the Bishop of Leicester10.30 Festal EucharistPreacher: Bishop of Leicester16.00 Festal Choral Evensong
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Lent and Easter 2010Cathedral Events
Bishop of Leicester
The Lent Lectures 2010Faith at the Crossroads
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The Lent LecturesFaith at the Crossroads The first decade of the 21st Century has seen rapid change. The optimism with which we greeted the New Millennium has partly evaporated during a decade in which terrorism has dominated international politics and Britain has embarked on two new wars. We still appear a long way from solving the global challenges of poverty, hunger, disease and climate change.
Compared with 10 years ago we are now learning to live with new insecurities as our financial and parliamentary systems have been found wanting. Shortly, we shall have choices about who we entrust with leadership for the next 5 years.
In Leicester, as a global cross-roads, these questions affect us all. How can the Church’s voice be heard speaking into these challenges in an increasingly secular culture?
In 5 lectures during Lent in the Cathedral, the Bishop of Leicester invites everyone
to join him to reflect on these questions, using his experience of the Diocese over the last 10 years.
The dates for the lectures are shown on the page 11.
Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2010This year’s Lent Appeal is in aid of FareShare Leicester, part of the national food charity working to relieve food poverty by taking quality surplus food from the food industry for redistribution to those in need.
Donations should be made payable to Leicester Diocesan Board of Finance, marked on the back ‘Lent Appeal’. Please remember to ‘Gift Aid’ it.
For more information about this appeal contact John Willetts, Project Director, on 07867 527 063, visit the diocesan website or look out for the leaflets in your church.
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IS IT just me or is the pace of modern life faster now than ever?
I seem to be busier than ever: work, family, charity, volunteering, etc, etc.
Almost despite myself I sometimes find that my quiet times, meeting with God, reading the Bible, reflecting, being silent, are becoming more and more rare.
And I recognise how important it is to have those quiet times.
For as fulfilling as it can be to be busy especially, as in my case, when that involves working alongside really interesting and passionate people in my volunteering and charity efforts, if that is not anchored by a faith centred in meeting with The Almighty and giving over to him my hopes, my joys, my concerns, my fears and, indeed, waiting and resting on His Word and His Will for my life.
So, how do we balance these two, seemingly conflicting forces.
Well, I know that the answer to that question is that it shouldn’t be the case of having to ‘find time for God’ in my busy diary, it should be about building the rest of my diary around my quiet times with God.
With all the noise that envelops our lives these days; family, friends, TV, films, songs, etc, etc, it can be really rewarding to have regular times in the week where you just sit or kneel and pray and reflect
and listen for God’s voice.
I promise to better juggle my life making sure God is at its centre and I pledge to ensure that spending quiet time with Him takes priority.
You can listen to Mathew present ‘Mat’s Mix,’ on
Hilltop Radio at www.hilltop-radio.comYou can e-mail him via: [email protected]
Making time for quietFollow Mathew on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/mathewhulbert
Ever watched any cricket? Ever thrown and/or caught a ball? Ever hit anything in a sporting like way?If the answer is yes to any of these, then you are just what the diocesan cricket team needs!We play a short ‘Church Times Cup’, four group matches & hopefully a quarter final, between May and early July. Diocesan pride & a small plastic trophy are up for grabs. We promise a great team spirit,
Anyone for cricket!curled up sandwiches & a chance to meet fellow church workers from across the diocese. Lack of ability is not an inhibitor, although former county professionals & ex-England players are also welcome. Players need to either be ordained, licensed for any ministry or a license or work fulltime for any church.
To find out more contact [email protected].
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The Bishop announces...
...the licensing by the Bishop of Selby of the Revd Rowan Williams, as Anglican Chaplain to the University of York in the Diocese of York will now take place in May (precise date as yet unknown) at St Paul’s Church, Heslington and not on Wednesday 24 March at 7.30pm as previously notified.
...the appointment of the Revd Dr Rob Taylor, Chaplain Loughborough University
Comings & Goings
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and Colleges as Rector of Kingsland with Eardisland, Aymestry, and Leinthall Earls in the Hereford Diocese. Rob hopes to move to his new parish towards the end of February and the possible date of Institution is 17 March.
...the appointment of the Revd Rachel Ross, Vicar of the Benefice of All Saints with Holy Trinity, Loughborough also as the Non-Stipendiary Ministry Officer with immediate effect.
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Diary Dates
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Open Gardens supporting Chalet Holiday FundsEvent Date: Sunday 28th FebruaryFrom 11.00am – 5.00pm. Refreshments will be sold in aid of the Mother’s Union Chalet Holidays when two gardens in Burbage open their gates (National Garden Society) for Snowdrops and Hellebores. Details from Don & Mary Baker – 7 Hall Rd, Burbage LE10 2LU 01455 635616 and Mr. and Mrs. Dawkins. 6 Denis Rd. The gardens will be signposted National Garden Society
Information Meeting for Santiago PilgrimageEvent Date: Saturday 6th MarchJoin a group of pilgrims planning a trip to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, 11-15 May, 2010. information meeting and tea will be held at the home of Dana Bagshaw, 8 Milton Gardens, Oadby, LE2 5SA. Phone: 0116-2714837. Rose Marie Manning, who led a similar trip in 2006, will be there to help answer questions. For more information on the pilgrimage, see the Camino Journeys website: http://www.caminojourneys.com
A really really Quiet Day for Lent.Event Date: Tuesday 16th MarchOFFA HOUSE (Coventry Diocesan Retreat House, Offchurch, near Leamington Spa) 9.30 to 3.15. With Canon Martin Tunnicliffe (former chaplain of The Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer). The day will cost about £25 including lunch and other refreshment. Email: [email protected]
Flower Demonstration Leicester CathedralEvent Date: Tuesday 16th March6.45pm for 7.30pm start. An evening not to be missed. Spring Fling by National NAFAs Demonstrator Andrew Lloyd.Tickets £8, including glass of wine. From Mrs. Anne Sylvester 0116 2734870 or Mrs. Angela Duxbury 01664 434242
Handel’s MessiahEvent Date: Saturday 20th March7.00p.m. In St Margaret’s Church, Leicester (corner of St. Margaret’s Way) ‘Hope against Cancer’ (in association with Heritage Music) presents a unique candlelit performance in 18th century costume of Handel’s Messiah.Total proceeds for Hope against Cancer. The Graff Orchestra of England, The Handel Singers, Directed by Celia Davies
Worship with a Classical FlavourEvent Date: Sunday 21st March6pm at the delightful St Mary in Charnwood Parish Church, Nanpantan – for sat navs: LE11 3YF. Parking at the Priory Hotel or for those less able, parking on the car park adjoining the church. Our next in the series of successful, occasional services of Evening prayer, hymn and sermon interlaced with classical pieces. These services/recitals attract a good number of people and all are welcome. No tickets required.
Jesus Christ Superstar at St Mary’s LutterworthEvent Date: Tuesday 23rd MarchLutterworth Musical Theatre Company brings to you its own spectacular performance of Jesus Christ Superstar, for five nights only, from 23rd to 27th March 2010; staged in the unique venue of St. Mary’s Church, Lutterworth. For tickets contact Chris Brady Tel: 01455 209108
Table Top SaleEvent Date: Saturday 26th MarchSt. Mary Magdalen Church Parish Centre, Brinsmead Road, Knighton, 10am to 1pm. Refreshments served during this event. A variety of new and used items will be available to buy including birthday cards, crafts and bric a bracAny queries by email – [email protected]
Last Night of the PromsEvent Date: Saturday 27th MarchLast Night of the Proms with the Hathern Brass Band. At the Parish Church of St Andrews Kegworth 7.30pm Organised by the Rotary Club of Shepshed Charnwood with proceeds to the Church and Rotary charities. Tickets from Church Warden Bill Watson: 01509 673393 £10 to include 1st drink and raffle.
Sonrise ServiceEvent Date: Sunday 4th AprilSonrise Service at 6.30am. All Christians in the Charnwood Forest area are invited to join in an act of praise and witness to the living Lord Jesus Christ on Beacon Hill (off the B591) Woodhouse Eaves (by kind permission of Leicestershire County Council) At 6-30 a.m. Further details are available from either Revd John Davies, 01509 621409. email: [email protected] or Rev. Howard Ketton, 01509 503382 email: [email protected]
Thomas Merton ConferenceEvent Date: Friday 9th April The Night Spirit and the Dawn Air. All are welcome to the Thomas Merton Society’s 8th general meeting and biennial conference. Oakham School Rutland. To book, or for further details, please visit the website or contact the booking secretary: [email protected]. www.thomasmertonsociety.org
Leicester Far and Near Club Inaugural LectureEvent Date: Thursday 15th April 6.15pm. The Bishop, Dean and Chapter invite you to the Leicester Far and Near Club Inaugural Lecture at the Cathedral.Revd Canon Dr Giles Fraser, Canon Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral, London will discuss the ethics of war, particularly in Afghanistan. Followed by questions and a drinks reception. Admission Free. Parking in public car parks. Further information Canon David Monteith at the Cathedral Centre, 0116 2487 400.
Concert in aid of Mother’s Union Worldwide FundsEvent Date: Friday 16th AprilFrom 7.30pm. In concert, The John Cleveland Band with Eric Darlington at Holy Trinity Church, Hinckley.Tickets are £6 and available from Sheila Ashley 01455 239690
Diary Dates in full can be read athttp://diomail.dioceseofleicester.com