School Pastors mark a decade of support for students
18th February 2025For more than ten years, a dedicated group of trained volunteers has been making a difference to the lives of students at Pyrland School, a large secondary school in Taunton.
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Bishop Michael visits Hinkley Point C to see the work of the chaplaincy team
14th February 2025Bishop Michael and Archdeacon Simon Hill were shown around the 430 acre site where they saw the newly constructed nuclear reactors and turbines, and had the opportunity to meet Hinkley’s Construction Director.
300 join Singing in the Ring at a livestock market on Exmoor
20th December 2024Around 300 people enjoyed the Christmas Carol Service in Wheddon Cross, which brought members of the farming community, the local churches and many more together to celebrate Christmas.
Senior Police Chaplain steps back from lead role
6th December 2024Andy Paget reflects on more than 28 years as a force chaplain with Avon and Somerset Police as he steps back from lead role and make the transition to a more localised and specific role.
Pupil Chaplains gather at Taunton Minister
28th November 2024It was an opportunity for pupil chaplains to connect with others from different contexts, learn more about their roles and to celebrate what they are doing together.
Churches across Bath and Wells now have easy way to apply to grant funding pot
8th November 2024The £312,850 grant fund pot has been created from a number of sources, including the national church’s Buildings for Mission project and the Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant scheme.
Zambia travel bursaries scheme
10th October 2024Thanks to the generosity of the late Miss Coppen, the Diocese of Bath & Wells has been blessed with a legacy specifically for the benefit of the Zambia Link.
Manna interview: Walking alongside
17th September 2024Manna interview: Prebend, Adrian Prior Sankey who previously led the Taunton Team Chaplaincy delivering chaplaincy in public spaces, care homes, offices, retail, cadet forces, the railway and among the marginalised, he now serves as chaplain to the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO).
Archbishop Justin joins the 24 hour Wave of Prayer
9th September 2024"A wonderful 24 hours"
People news: Mike Haslam to move on
2nd September 2024Mike Haslam, our Chaplaincy Adviser and Mission Development Team Leader has been appointed to become the Director of Transforming Ministry in the Diocese of St Asaph in the Church in Wales.
Revd Craig Philbrick becomes volunteer Lifeboat Chaplain Weston-super-Mare RNLI
13th August 2024"He will be an asset to the well-being of our dedicated crew who volunteer their time to save lives at sea.”
Sign up to one of our autumn safeguarding training sessions
12th August 2024Are you up to date with your safeguarding training? There is a range of safeguarding training sessions planned for autumn 2024, including a new, dedicated safeguarding course for chaplains, the first of which takes place at the end of August.
Licensing of a second full-time chaplain at Hinkley Point C
31st July 2024"It is a real privilege to live for Jesus and share my faith in practical ways on this huge construction site"
Pupil Chaplains help out at toddler group
24th July 2024Pupil chaplains in Clevedon are hands on at Little Fish Toddler Group
I will walk 500 miles
15th March 2024Hinkley Point C Lead Chaplain, Ewen Huffman walks The Camino de Satiago and also hopes to raise money for a mental health charity.
Bishop Michael visits Bath University
29th February 2024Bishop Michael spent time meeting and praying with staff and students as he toured the campus with the University Chaplain, Nigel Rawlinson.
2024 audit of children, youth and families work across the diocese Now Live
1st February 2024During the first quarter of 2024 the Go Team are auditing work with children, young people and families across the Diocese of Bath and Wells
Anna Chaplain to the Bishop's Palace and gardens is commissioned
26th January 2024Fran Wood joins a growing team of Anna Chaplains and Anna Friends in the diocese.
Bishop Michael visits patients and staff at Musgrove Park Hospital
25th January 2024He spoke to those in the Intensive Care and Accident and Emergency units, the Chaplaincy Team and representatives of the various colleague networks throughout the hospital.
Chaplains provide support to overseas sailors
2nd January 2024More than 400 gift boxes filled by church communities in Bath and Wells were shared with every sailor who came to Royal Portbury and Avonmouth Docks near Bristol
