New General Synod representatives share their first experiences
The Bath and Wells General Synod representatives travelled to London to take part in the first full in-person meeting of Synod since…
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Revd Kate Scott, the new Bishops’ Chaplain
Following news of Revd Canon Dr Graham Dodds retirement as Bishops’ Chaplain Bishop Ruth is delighted to welcome Revd…
Interview: A community approach to ending modern slavery
Volunteer, Sian Owen runs the Hidden Voices, a Modern Slavery Support group in Bridgwater and was shortlisted for one of…
Volunteers wanted for project supporting victims of modern slavery
Esther Williams is the new Project Coordinator for Hidden Voices Somerset (HVS), an initiative facilitated by the Diocese of Bath and…
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…
Chair of Safeguarding Panel steps down after seven years
Ted Allen, the independent Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel has officially stepped down, chairing his last meeting of…
New Chair for the Diocesan Board of Education as Tony Blackshaw steps down
Tony Blackshaw, who has been Chair of the Diocesan Board of Education for the last three years, is stepping down…
People from across the diocese come together to say farewell to Bishop Peter
Today, with the simple and symbolic act of laying down his crozier, Bishop Peter marked the end of his time…
Martin Gillmore – a life remembered
Posted on 2nd July 2020 in News, Connect, Chaplaincy Prayers have been said for Martin Gillmore, Bath and Wells Diocesan…
Honoured by the Archbishop of Canterbury
Posted on 2nd July 2020 in News, Connect Charles Curnock from Bath has been honoured by the Archbishop of Canterbury,…