From our parishes

We are delighted to announce that Revd Sam Healey has been appointed as the new Vicar of the Benefice of Taunton Minster and St John the Evangelist.

Tucked away down a narrow pathway, behind a large wooden door in the heart of Glastonbury, lie St Margaret’s Chapel and The Royal Magdalene Almshouses, a peaceful sanctuary that has welcomed pilgrims and visitors for more than 700 years.

Young farmer, Will Sealey, believes being a member of his church PCC is a way for him to support the church community he is part of.

The benefice of Holy Trinity Yeovil with St Mary Magdalene Barwick marked 60 years of combined ministry between two of their licensed lay readers earlier this month.

Churches across the diocese have been marking Harvest with services, and community activities, giving thanks to God for the fruit of the land and for the farmers who work to provide the food we eat.

Hundreds of solar panels are en-route from Bristol to a church in Svalyava, Ukraine.

A group of angel statues with links to kings, queens, Sir Christopher Wren and Westminster Abbey are being celebrated by a Somerset church community, two centuries after they first arrived in Somerset.

The group of 17th centaury angel statues with links to kings, queens, Sir Christopher Wren and Westminster Abbey arrived in Somerset two centuries ago.

Members of Holy Trinity Hamp in Bridgwater welcome the BBC to their church for the forthcoming harvest edition of Songs of Praise.

The Chew Valley Nature Photography Festival brought photographers, conservationists and local residents together to celebrate the biodiversity of the area and reflect on the call to care for God’s creation.