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Bringing the Christmas story to life on the farm

17th December 2024

Four farms around the diocese hosted 'Journey to Bethlehem', an interactive retelling of the Christmas story for younger children. In each location churches worked with farmers to welcome school groups onto the farm, to bring the story of Jesus’ birth to life.

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Taunton Minster hosts a special Together at Christmas service

13th December 2024

The Minster was one of just 15 places chosen to be part of the Together at Christmas services which reflected the carol service hosted by The Princess of Wales in Westminster Abbey.

Trull VA Primary School Royal Foundation Christmas event @ Taunton Minster

Pupil Chaplains gather at Taunton Minister

28th November 2024

It 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.

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More than 120 people are confirmed at Wells Cathedral

24th November 2024

...'their Christian journey has brought them to a new place, of commitment, of love, of God and a willingness to serve God in the world.'

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More than 120 people are to be confirmed at Wells Cathedral

21st November 2024

We hold all those preparing for Confirmation that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit, rooted in love and strengthened in faith.

Ordinations at Wells Cathedral

Such a life giving day!

19th November 2024

More than 50 delegates gathered in Nailsea for the second Growing Faith Foundation Big Lunch. The day took place at Holy Trinity Church and welcomed clergy, diocesan advisers, school leaders and youth and children’s ministers from across Bath and Wells and the wider southwest, along with representatives of other church organisations.

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Churches across Bath and Wells now have easy way to apply to grant funding pot

8th November 2024

The £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. 


Harvest celebrations at schools across the diocese

25th October 2024

School across Bath and Wells, have been celebrating the Harvest season with services and the giving of gifts to local charities and organisations.

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Young Leaders Learnng Hub gets off to a great start

23rd October 2024

The Hub, established in partnership with Movement, is designed to support young leaders by offering a collaborative space to learn.

Young Leaders Learning Hub

A service of welcome for Year 5 pupils

21st October 2024

Children from each class played a central part in the service, taking part in a performance, poetry reading, singing, and prayer. 

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Year 3 pupils St Mary’s Writhlington, hit the right notes with 'Voices for Life'

10th October 2024

17 pupils visit the Abbey to learn more about ‘Stardust’, a space-themed music concert organised by the Bath-based charity Voices for Life.

St Mary’s Year 3 Pupils Hit the Right Notes with 'Voices for Life'

Bishop Michael receives a warm welcome from schools in the diocese

27th September 2024

Bishop Michael officially opened a new nursery in North Curry and had lunch students at Pyrland School in Taunton

Bishop Michael Beasley at Little Herons Nursery.

New School Leaders come to Evensong and Reception at the Bishops Palace

27th September 2024

The new leaders are taking up new headship roles, or senior leadership roles in one of the Multi Academy Trusts which home many of our Church of England Schools. 

New School Leaders’ come to Evensong and Reception at the Bishops Palace

More than 300 enjoy special day out organised by St Francis Church, Bridgwater

26th September 2024

The Holiday Club, run by St Francis of Assisi Church run for more than 25 years, arose in response to the community’s needs.

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An action-packed weekend for young people from clergy families

18th September 2024

Life to the Max celebrates it's 21st year with a weekend away

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Bath and Wells works with Somerset Council on new education centre in Misterton

13th September 2024

An innovative new Therapeutic Education provision at the former school in Misterton will offer places for children and young people with additional and SEND needs

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Archbishop Justin joins the 24 hour Wave of Prayer

9th September 2024

"A wonderful 24 hours"

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Reflections from Taizé

30th July 2024

"My experience at Taizé has been life-changing and I am very grateful that I got the opportunity to do it." Those who joined the Bath and Wells young people's pilgrimage share their experiences.

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Portishead Church unveils giant recycled fish at the Portishead Summer Show

24th July 2024

The 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 fish Portishead

Pupil Chaplains help out at toddler group

24th July 2024

Pupil chaplains in Clevedon are hands on at Little Fish Toddler Group

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