Bishop Ruth’s Christmas sermon 2021
Bishop Ruth reflected on the most powerful love of all, but also the fear and anxiety many people are currently feeling.…
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Bishop Ruth’s Christmas message 2021
In her Christmas message Bishop Ruth reminds us that Christmas is a day to rejoice and celebrate the coming of…
Digital resources for churches this Christmas
With some churches making changes to their plans in the run up to Christmas, The Church of England Digital Team…
Interim Diocesan Secretary for the diocese
Rosemary Pearce has joined the diocese as interim Diocesan Secretary. Rosemary’s appointment recognises the considerable demand of the additional responsibilities…
Facing the financial challenges together
Firstly, I want to take this opportunity to say a huge ‘thank you’ for all that you do, particularly what…
New housing guide for clergy
A new A-Z guide for those living in clergy housing is now available on the diocesan website. The guide is…
Stepping down as Lay Chair of Diocesan Synod
At Diocesan Synod on 28 July Mary Masters formerly stepped down from her role as Lay Chair. Mary, who has…
Bishop Ruth asks us to ‘Fix our eyes on Jesus’ in her address to Synod
In her address to Diocesan Synod (28 July), Bishop Ruth reflected on the two sides of water; a destructive force…
New bishop: have your say!
As part of the process of finding our new bishop, people across the diocese are being asked to share their…
Bath & Wells reps prepare for last General Synod of their term
Last week Bishop Ruth and the diocese’s current General Synod members met in person for the first time since the…