Goodbye to Revd Anthony Lees-Smith

Holy Week at St. Denys

Qyan Arnachellum | 12 April 2025

Please join us for this very important time in our faith and witness Palm Sunday, 13th April, 9.45am, Holy Communion with the blessing of Palms, walk of witness to Evington village centre and back, and plenty of singing! We are delighted that the Right Reverend Saju Muthulaly, Bishop of Loughborough, will be presiding and preaching.… Read more

Let there be Light!

Qyan Arnachellum | 11 April 2025

and there was light! To celebrate the completion of the installation of our brand new exterior lighting system at St. Denys, a Songs of Praise and Thanksgiving Service will be held in the church tomorrow, Saturday 12th April at 3pm. This will be followed by tea and cake in the adjoining parish centre! All the… Read more

Palm Sunday with Bishop Saju!

Qyan Arnachellum | 10 April 2025

A celebration of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey On Palm Sunday, this coming Sunday, we are delighted to welcome the Right Reverend Saju Muthulaly, Bishop of Loughborough, to preside and preach at our Palm Sunday service of Holy Communion. The service, designed by our Pastoral Warden Kimberley, will include the blessing of… Read more

Our Youth and Community Worker

Qyan Arnachellum | 10 April 2025

Thank you for all you have done for us Sarah, our Youth and Community Worker had worked for St. Denys for 6 years. Sadly, due to the uncertainty surrounding the forthcoming re-structuring of the Leicester diocese, affecting all churches within it, the PCC has not felt it possible to renew Sarah’s contract. Last Sunday 6th… Read more

St. Denys Curate says Goodbye

Qyan Arnachellum | 27 November 2024

Revd Mark leaving for pastures new! The Holy Communion service, with baptism, on Sunday 29th December at 10am, will be the final service at St. Denys for our Curate, Revd Mark Batchelor. He has worked extremely hard and served both the church and wider Evington community supremely well during the past three years that he… Read more

Christmas at St. Denys!

Qyan Arnachellum | 27 November 2024

Services during December 2024 All are welcome to any of our services to celebrate this most important period in our Christian faith, culminating in marking the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on Christmas Day. We will be delighted to see you. Sunday 1st, Advent Sunday, 10am, Holy Communion with refreshments afterwards in… Read more

Last Service and Trip to Chester Cathedral for Revd Anthony’s Installation!

Qyan Arnachellum | 20 May 2024

Wish to join us? Find out how here! Revd Anthony’s last service with us at St. Denys will be on Sunday 14th July at 10am. All are welcome to join us for worship then and to wish him, Wendy and their daughters what will prove to be an emotional goodbye. Do come and bring your… Read more

Revd Anthony – Statement from Chester Cathedral

Qyan Arnachellum | 20 May 2024

Follow the link given Following the announcement of the Revd Anthony’s appointment as Canon Missioner to Chester Cathedral, with effect from 27th July, please click on the link below to view the statement issued by the Cathedral itself: https://chestercathedral.com/news/appointment-of-our-new-canon-missioner

Revd Anthony Lees-Smith on to pastures new!

Qyan Arnachellum | 26 April 2024

Vicar of St. Denys Church is leaving the parish It has been announced by the Diocese of Leicester that the Revd Anthony Lees-Smith is to leave St. Denys Church to take up the role of Canon Missioner at Chester Cathedral. Revd Anthony’s last service at St. Denys Church will be on Sunday 14th July beginning… Read more

Holy Week and Easter Services at St. Denys

Qyan Arnachellum | 22 March 2024

The most important time in the Christian calendar! Please find details of our services for Holy Week and Easter below. Everyone is welcome to any or all of the services as we mark this most precious time of year. Palm Sunday 24th March, 9.45am – Walk of Witness, Liturgy of the Palms, dramatized reading of… Read more

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