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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

    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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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

  • 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
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  • Everyone

    Badminton

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

    8:00 pm
    Mondays
    Fullhurst Community College

  • 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
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  • 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

What’s been happening?

  • It was good. It is a transformative journey into faith, community, and self-discovery. I found how to build a good relationship with God

    Meghana

    Alpha course

  • It’s great to be a part of this event where we all came together to celebrate, reflect, and to be inspired.
    Blessed!

    Sangeetha

    International Women’s day

  • It was a new experience for me as an international student. I enjoyed “War Room” movie which focuses on the power of prayer.

    Sangeetha

    International Women’s day

  • We had a lovely time on Saturday listening to David and Sarah Shepherd sharing about their recent trip to Tanzania

    Bertin

    Tanzania cafe

  • Our Brownies have been working hard making birdfeeders which are now hanging in the Martyrs garden. Perfect for the RSPB birdwatch!

    Martyrs Brownies

    RSPB Birdwatch

  • Nothing beats the joy of Carol singing over hot chocolate and a cake in a cold neighbourhood. Jesus is the reason for the season..

    Shobha Gosa

    Carol in the Bede Park

  • Now I really feel the Christmas season has begun. Lovely twinkly Christingles all made during the service AND the first Carol!

    Wendy

    Christingle – first Sunday of December

  • Had a great sharing time over breakfast ( Zimbabwe pancakes, Indian Idli and English pastries), celebrating diversity and God’s goodness (Intercultural Worshipping Community).

    Shobha Gosa

    SISTERS

  • Celebrating the light of Christ in our world at our Christingle service today!

    Phillippa

    Christingle

  • 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