Where There Is Light

A warm welcome to you all from Leicester Cathedral.Leicester Cathedral is at the physical heart of our city and county. Our church, built on the site of a Roman temple and dedicated to St Martin of Tours, has been embedded in the public, economic, cultural and religious life of this community since medieval times. Since 1927, as the seat of the Bishop of Leicester, we now gather people together for worship, celebration, lament, debate and service of the poor and vulnerable. We offer hospitality to the wider church, the communities of faith which make up our multicultural society and those who come as visitors to the East Midlands, especially in search of the story of King Richard III.We have found here that God’s love is liberating, transcending all the barriers that separate us and calling us to be a pilgrim people. We meet Jesus Christ afresh daily as we serve those most in physical or spiritual need. Every day we see that those who come as strangers so often leave as friends.We are open for worship and visiting most days –  we invite you to come and see and to join with us in this adventure.

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Where There Is Light - an immersive sound and light installation - in collaboration with Art Reach and Journeys Festival.

PLEASE NOTE: Sunday bookings are reduced - On Sunday 24 October visiting slots are only available between 3.00-6.30pm.Please do not book for times on these days outside of these hours. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.Where There Is Light is an immersive sound and light installation sharing the voices and stories of sanctuary seeking communities from across the country.The soundscape draws on a series of interviews that took place online during lockdown bringing people together. With the pandemic continuing to impact our daily lives we hope to start to rebuild, reconnect and transform how communities connect in a time of isolation and loneliness. Where There is Light offers a beautiful moment, a break in people’s day to day lives, a space to look outside of themselves, to come together and share a sense of connection and hope.Through Squidsoup’s innovative and dynamic storytelling, visitors will learn more about others living in their city who they may not otherwise interact with, leaving with new perspective and insights, and with a call to action to do more to help and support the refugee and asylum-seeking population of Leicester/shire and beyond.Where There is Light will be installed in Leicester Cathedral between 15–24 October 2021. Pre-booking is required on a ‘pay what you decide’ basis - free entry or make a donation of your choice.After Hours Opening These opening hours are deliberately designed for those who wish to engage in a quieter, reflective, or meditative way.<ul><li>Thursday 21 October | 6.00–8.00pm </li><li>Saturday 23 October | 6.00–8.00pm</li><li>Sunday 24 October | 4.30–6.30pm</li></ul>Created by Squidsoup in partnership with ArtReach.The piece was originally conceived for Gloucester Cathedral in collaboration withGloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (GARAS) and has been redeveloped with partners in Hull, Leicester, Coventry and Halton.

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