Churchyard snowdrops are a sign of spring and a hope for creation
25th February 2025Keinton Mandeville Church Snowdrop Extraviganza brings community together for a day to learn about nature and conservation
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Exploring outdoors for all ages
17th February 202520 people from across the Taunton Archdeaconry and beyond gathered in glorious sunshine on Saturday morning in the churchyard at St James Church, Taunton.
Brand new environment podcast is launched
14th February 2025The first episode of Lower Carbon, Higher Power with Bishop Michael as the first guest, is available to listen to now.
Pioneer Priest in the Arts designs dress for 'Treasures of Nature' fashion show
4th February 2025Revd Gill Sakakini, will take to the catwalk with her design as part of the wearable art fashion show taking place during the Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival.
Connect week ending 1 February 2025
31st January 2025All the latest news, information and resources from around the diocese.
Energy Footprint Tool now open for 2025
13th January 2025Work out your church’s carbon footprint to help care for God’s creation
Environmetally friendly Christingle and family service at St John's Highbridge
20th December 2024St. John the Evangelist Church in Highbridge took a fresh approach to their Christingle celebration by cutting down on the waste traditionally left behind Instead, they introduced an innovative “almost fully edible” Christingle and made angel wings from recycled milk containers.
Nature Photography Festival celebrates beauty and diversity of Chew Valley
11th October 2024Centred around a wildlife photography competition that attracted close to 500 entries, the festival provided an opportunity to come together to think about and pray for creation.
Church of England’s Net Zero Carbon 2030 Impact Report
24th September 2024Report highlights progress on Church of England’s ambition to reach net zero carbon
Portishead Church unveils giant recycled fish at the Portishead Summer Show
24th July 2024The fish is part of a large seascape, developed over the past few months by the church community with the assistance of local schools and organisations for the show
Eco-Arts Festival to Celebrate and Protect Nature
19th July 2024New Christian worshiping community Combines art and care for God’s earth at a new festival in Shepton Mallet
Caring for Creation - Church Tent at the Bath and West Show
6th June 2024At this year’s Bath and West Show, the central theme of the church tent was Caring for Creation.
A new look for the environment section!
10th May 2024We’re pleased to let you know that the Environment section of the Bath and Wells website has been redesigned.
A chance to celebrate God's wonderful creation on Earth Day
9th May 2024Flax Bourton Church brings family and friends together to enjoy activities, exhibitions, food and fun all based around caring for creation.
Encountering God outside
3rd May 2024Exploring our outdoor spaces for mission, worship, and the stewardship of creation
Quantock Foodbank drives innovation with a fully electric mobile pantry
5th April 2024The Quantock Foodbank, a vital lifeline for families in need, now has a fully electric vehicle to take groceries to outlying villages.
Silver Eco Church Award for St Nicholas Church, Henstridge
15th March 2024St Nicholas is one of only 11 churches in the diocese to receive the silver award.
How to: Filling out the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT)
16th February 2024Dan Wills, Bath and Wells Net Zero Enabler, offers a step-by-step guide to filling in the EFT
Manna interview: Making a difference
2nd February 2024Pippa Rayner, Wilder Projects Coordinator for Somerset Wildlife Trust, talks about our partnership.
Bishop's letter: Our precious gift
2nd February 2024As Christians, while we may look to reduce our own carbon footprint, we are called to be stewards and witnesses of a much more radical resource. The clue is in the word ‘ecology’.