Leicester - April 2026

Recent weeks and months have been full, rich with shared worship, fellowship, and moments that remind us of who we are as a community. Looking back, we give thanks for the many ways people have come together across cultures, generations, and churches. Our partnership with Wadadli Link UK, including the Thanksgiving Service for the Independence of Antigua and Barbuda, continues to express deep connections with the Caribbean. The Leicester Moravian Church anniversary weekend, celebrated with a joyful Caribbean meal, remains an annual highlight, while mid-week services, social gatherings, and events supported through the Awards for All programme have created space for reflection, participation, and friendship. The Christingle Service brought the meaning of Christmas close to all of us, young and old alike.

As we entered the new year, the Evensong led by Leicester Cathedral Junior Choir drew together people from many churches and community groups, especially from Wesley Hall Methodist Church and Community Centre. It was a moment of beauty and unity – one that Jenny De Young had been especially looking forward to.

Jenny’s passing shortly before that service has left a deep sense of loss. She was a woman of extraordinary warmth, unwavering faith, and tireless devotion to people and community. Jenny had a rare gift for bringing people together. Through church life, quiet conversations, practical care, and joyful celebration, she created spaces where everyone felt welcomed, valued, and at home. She reached across every boundary with compassion and sincerity, ensuring no one was ever left out.

Sr Simi Patel and Br Solomon Joseph