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Laura

I am Laura. I am from a small town in Germany, called Tirschenreuth. I am 19 years old. I love music and play the piano. I enjoy cooking, especially with others. Learning languages and getting to know other cultures are also some of my hobbies.

This year, I am studying with New Wine Discipleship Year and on placement at Holy Trinity Leicester, working with children and young people. I see this year as a year of preparation. I am hoping for something deeper – to be more secure in my faith and to learn to trust God more, in all areas of my life.

Ayo

I am Ayo. I was born and raised in Nigeria. I moved to the UK at 13. I love all things creative: Music, film and fashion (to name a few). I am very passionate about business and how businesses can be used to change the world around them.

This year I am completing a Legal Practice Course and serving as a House of Prayer team member with the Community. I hope to learn what it looks like to see more of God's kingdom in the everyday. I am looking for Jesus.

Léonie

I am Léonie. I am 28 and I am from Belgium. I love music and I am passionate about writing stories and listening to stories too.

This year, I am doing a worship internship with HTL Worship (Holy Trinity, Leicester) and studying with New Wine Discipleship Year. I hope to have an awareness of God's power in practice in my everyday life – to experience and practice resurrection in new ways.

Philip

I am Philip. My family is from India and I am from Huddersfield. I did not expect to come to Leicester as a student. I have been here 3 years now - God bought me here. I love the diversity of the city and the variety of sports and coffee shops.

This year, I am studying with New Wine Discipleship Year and on placement with Church of the Martyrs, where I will be working with Intercultural Worshipping Communities and debt counselling. I hope to hear God's calling for my life and to resemble Christ to everyone I meet. I want to learn from those I am living in Community with, and am looking forward to worshipping and praying in different ways.

Rob

I am Rob, I am originally from Norfolk, and I have spent the last two years in St Albans doing a sport scholarship. My favourite sports are football and athletics. I also like apologetics.

This year, I am studying with New Wine Discipleship Year and on placement at Holy Trinity Leicester, working with children and young people. I hope to gain a new understanding of God and to connect with God in new and deeper ways.

Astride

I am Astride. I am Rwandan, but grew up in the UK and live in Leicester. I love music and a fan of dancing. I really enjoy travelling, and learning new things and making new friends. I am a romantic - so love rom-coms and cheesy movies. I also have a growing passion for apologetics.

This year, I am studying with New Wine Discipleship Year and on placement with Imprint Church.

Rosanna

I am Rosanna. I am 18; I live in Loughborough and have all my life. I have just finished studying a two-year media, film and TV course at college. I love cats and video games. My favourite food is pasta and my favourite holiday place is Holywell bay in Cornwall, the sunsets there are amazing.

This year, I am studying with New Wine Discipleship Year and on placement with St John the Baptist, Clarendon Park, where I will be serving on the media team. I hope to grow deeper in my understanding of God and to see how my gifts find their place in the church.

Anna

I am Anna! I am from Aldershot, but lived in Bristol/Bath for the last 5 years before I moved to Leicester to join Community of the Tree of Life in September 2020. I love being outdoors, especially cycling and swimming, reading and chatting with people.

This year I am working part time with the Lay Community of St Benedict and doing a second year with the Community, serving as a House of Prayer team member. I hope to be more sensitive to what God is doing in my life and context, and to see God's calling with more clarity.

Jack

My name’s Jack! I am originally from near Peterborough, but I have been living in Leicester for the last 4 years studying at the University of Leicester. I love music - playing, writing and just messing around - baking and going on adventures.

This year, I am studying with New Wine Discipleship Year and on placement at Holy Trinity Leicester, working with students. I hope to become more rooted in God – a deeper relationship. I hope to hear God’s voice more clearly and trust God more deeply.

Claudia

I am Claudia! I am 23. I have been living in Leicester for the last few years for my undergraduate degree. I am a foodie and I love exploring different cultures’ foods! I love the outdoors and travelling! My dream is to get paid to be a food tourist around the world. I also love team sports, especially volleyball!

This year, I am studying with New Wine Discipleship Year and on placement with Imprint Church. I hope to learn how to have consistent fellowship with God. I want to learn from and practice spiritual disciplines.

Steph

I am Stephanie, but please call me Steph. I am from São Paulo - Brazil, I love people and dogs! I really love dogs. My favourite place is any beach because I am definitely a summer person.

This year I am doing a second year placement with Holy Trinity, running social media and communications. I want to be part of what God is doing here in Leicester. I want to improve my prophetic gifts and discover what God has for me next. I want to learn how to be more aware to Jesus's presence in my day, be more intimate and sensitive to His voice.

Josh

I am Joshua, I am 22 and I moved to Leicester, from Hertfordshire, about 3 years ago to study at De Montfort University. I am passionate about film and TV. I love anime and I am in to photography and videography.

This year, I am studying with New Wine Discipleship Year and on placement with the Community of the Tree of Life, serving as a House of Prayer team member. I hope to get deeper with God and to help the people around me to be more like Jesus. I want to enjoy God more!