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    We bring the good news of Jesus to our community
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    We work for God’s justice locally and in the world
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    We encourage each other to know, love and obey God

A very warm welcome to Martyrs Church!

We are a intercultural, all age, vibrant Church of England community in Leicester located just off Narborough Road. Here you will find people who worship who are from a variety of places, age groups and diverse backgrounds. Whoever you are and whatever you believe, you are welcome at our Church.

Together we seek to encourage and support one another in our faith journeys and in demonstrating the good news of Jesus to those around us. Click here to find out more about us.

Hope to see you soon!

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Join us at 10.30am or 6.15pm
for a Sunday Service

Upcoming events

  • Children

    Girlguiding at the Martyrs

    Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK, with over 320,000 members. Thanks to the…

    5:15 pm
    Mondays
    Church of the Martyrs

  • Everyone

    Badminton

    For some 10 years a group of between 8-15 folks of varying abilities and ages, have come together and played…

    8:15 pm
    Mondays
    Braunstone Leisure Centre

  • Everyone

    Community Prayer Time

    Coffee, croissants and community prayer. You are welcome to join us as we pray for church and our community

    9:15 am
    Wednesdays
    Church of the Martyrs

  • Everyone

    Communion & Coffee

    A traditional Holy Communion service, with a short talk based on the Church of England lectionary reading. Refreshments are served…

    11:00 am
    Wednesdays
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  • Everyone

    Mothers’ Union

    Mothers’ Union is a Christian worldwide organisation with 4 million members, for women, men, married or single, with or without…

    2:30 pm
    Wednesdays
    Church of the Martyrs, Church Hall

  • Children

    Shake Rattle + Roll

    Thursdays(10am-11:30am) in term time. This group is for 0-4’s and their grownups to play, make friends, sing, have stories, activities…

    10:00 am
    Thursdays
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  • Young People

    Young Adults Meet(18+)

    Are you looking for a place where you can connect and explore your life of faith. Yes, there is a…

    6:30 pm
    Thursdays
    Private home

  • Children

    Sunday Clubs

    The summer term is here! What will we discover this term? Don’t miss it! There are groups for children and…

    10:30 am
    Sundays
    Church of the Martyrs

  • Everyone

    Sunday Worship Service

    A mixture of All Age gatherings, informal morning worship, and sharing communion. Sunday morning church consists of band-led worship with…

    10:30 am
    Sundays
    Church of the Martyrs

  • Young People

    Fuel Cells

    For 11-14 year olds, you are very welcome to join us in the church hall at 10:30 on Sunday mornings.

    10:30 am
    Sundays
    Church of the Martyrs

  • Young People

    Torch

    Torch is a youth group for young people aged 14-18. Torch meets every Sunday night (6-8pm) during term-time. The group…

    6:00 pm
    Sundays
    Church of the Martyrs

  • Everyone

    6.15 Gathering

    6.15 is an informal café style gathering with an extended time of worship, practical and interactive biblical teaching and also…

    6:15 pm
    Sundays
    Church of the Martyrs

What’s been happening?

  • It was wonderful celebrating SISTERSHOOD over breakfast and sharing stories.

    Shobha Gosa

    SISTERS

  • Joining the wave of light as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week. ‘Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted’ Matthew 5:4

    Phillippa

    Baby Loss Remembrance Service

  • 260 bananas! All ready for us to talk about the importance of sharing with the children from Shaftesbury Junior School today!

    Children & Families Team

    School Assembly

  • wonderful evening welcoming newly arrived international students over a meal. Thanks to MYA team, Friends International &DMUChristianUnion.

    Shobha Gosa

    International Student Welcome Gala

  • Getting ready to celebrate everything we’ve shared at holiday club with super-hero songs, giant bubbles, rocket launches & ice-cream!

    Phillippa

    Holiday Club Celebration Service

    1.  One of our eco church projects: our new insect hotel! All creepy crawlies are welcome & will be made to feel snug as a bug!

    Social Team

    Saturday Cafe – August

  • My experience was a lovely one. Spending time with the church family (on the Church Holiday) and getting to know each other was a good and rewarding experience

    Florence

    At the Golf course

  • A great day out with amazing views. Making friends, losing our way and finding it again.

    Chris

    Church Holiday

  • So much fun and friendships formed.

    Kim Burley jones

    Church holiday

  • Food, friends and faith may be the best ingredients for a memorable holiday gathering. Celebrating diversity of taste (international snack)

    Shobha

    Church Holiday

  • Brilliant fun and it was great spending time with Martyrs’ church family.
    Some hilarious games -this is Bertin, in cereal.

    Wendy

    Martyrs Church Holiday

  • I’m so blessed to be a part of this trip. I love the way they treated plp from different nations and these days will be cherished for sure😍

    Bijina

    Summer vacation at cefn lea

  • What a marvellous five days getting to know the church family better. The mountainous. Scenery was so impressive.

    Arthur

    Church holiday

  • An amazing five days spent getting to know church family better on the Martyrs Church Holiday! Thank you all for coming !

    Liz L

    Martyrs Church Holiday

  • We had a lovely morning with our toddlers, sharing the story of how God saved Paul from a shipwreck, floating boats & generally getting wet!

    Shake Team

    Shake, Rattle & Roll

  • Thinking about how we can reuse, reduce and recycle with a clothing swish. Just part of our plans to be more eco minded as a church!

    Phillippa

    Clothing swish – June cafe

  • We had wonderful time getting to know various ministries of the Church. It’s amazing to see the diversity of God’s Kingdom in the Martyrs

    Diversity of God’s people

    Ministry stalls before AGM

  • Testing out our origami skills as we get ready to share the story of Luke’s Gospel with 120 children from Shaftesbury School today!

    Phillippa

    Shaftesbury School Visit

  • It was a wonderful evening. Loved the dancing and will never forget how delicious the biryani was. Thanks to Martyrs Church.

    Guinevere David

    Biryani & Bhangra

  • It was so lovely to celebrate Easter Sunday a the service along with 180 adults and 30 children of so many cultures and backgrounds.

    Wendy

    Easter Service