Diocesan Synod: July 2026
Image: Photo taken at a previous Synod Diocesan Synod and the Annual General Meeting of the Diocesan Board of Finance took…
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More than 7,800 join this term’s online collective worship
More than 7,800 children, staff and one OFSTED inspector joined Bishop Fiona and the diocesan Education team at this term’s…
‘Hope for the future’ – National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast
Each year, the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast brings MPs, Peers and church leaders together in the heart of Westminster to…
One family, four baptisms
Four teenagers from the same family have taken a public step of faith together, choosing to be baptised at the…
Stillwaters, a community committed to the practice of silent prayer
As we focus on prayer during 2026, we are exploring the many different ways people pray and the opportunities we…
£1.4m of National Lottery Heritage funding for church spire
Photos: St Dubricius Church Parochial Church Council and Freeline Gfx St Dubricius Church, Porlock has been awarded more than £1.4 million…
A day of fun and connection for clergy families
In June, nine clergy families from across the diocese gathered for a day of friendship, fun and time together. Although…
Safeguarding news: June 2026
The Safeguarding newsletter for June 2026 is now available to read. This issue including this year's Parish Safeguarding Officers Conference…
A weekend of celebrations as 12 new Priests and 6 new Deacons are ordained
People from across the diocese, and many from further afield, gathered this weekend in celebration and thanksgiving as 18 people…
Over 1500 children gather for ‘Moving Up’ celebrations
Last Wednesday the 2026 Moving Up Celebrations began in Taunton with back to back services at Taunton Minster attended by…