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
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More than 200 people enjoy Experience Narnia at St Barnabas Church, Bath
2nd January 2024People from all parts of the local community took part in the experience based on the book "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", by C.S Lewis
Farewell to the Deputy Diocesan Registrar
21st December 2023Janet Saxon, Deputy Diocesan Registrar, is retiring this Christmas
Village Nativity Trail helps families experience the Christmas story
21st December 2023West Lydford, church volunteers creating a Christmas experience to bring the nativity story to life for local children and families
Manna interview: Making a difference
20th December 2023Revd David Keen, Vicar at St Peter’s, Yeovil shares how the support they offer from their community centre is making a difference.
Bishop's letter: Hope in deed
18th December 2023Bishop Michael talks about hope and practical Christian action in his message to the diocese at the start of 2024
Manna feature: Taking action for good
18th December 2023Christian communities across Bath and Wells support the neighbourhoods they serve in a host of different ways – from the more traditional support for initiatives such as community fridges and foodbanks that address food poverty, to walking alongside their community and fostering community growth in more unexpected places like football clubs and workplaces.
Bishop Michael's Christmas Message
15th December 2023A Christmas message from Bishop Michael.
Bringing the Christmas story to life
14th December 2023From the minute the primary school pupils arrived on the farm they encountered a world similar to the one Mary and Joseph experienced as they travelled to Bethlehem and sought somewhere to stay.
Safeguarding Newsletter – Christmas Edition 2023
8th December 2023Safeguarding Manager, Ben Goodhind, wish everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas
Chaplaincy at Bath Christmas Market
7th December 2023"A great joy and privilege to offer a welcoming presence, a listening ear, to discern where the Holy Spirit is at work, and to join in"
Wells Cathedral School pupil wins BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2023
6th December 2023Year 8 pupil Belinda Gifford-Guy was praised for her particular ability to tell a story through her performance.
Talking about faith using the beautiful landscape all around
6th December 2023More than 40 adults and children gathered in Middlezoy for the 'Autumn Days – Close to God’s Creation' event to explore the Nature Trails and discuss faith
A new carol for Advent composed in Wiveliscombe
5th December 2023Revd Hugh Allen has created his very own Advent song, using a traditional German tune and adapting it with words for a 2023 audience.
Manna interview: Let’s take it outside!
1st December 2023Julie Perry is the Children’s and Family’s Worker for the Parish of Minehead and runs a weekly outdoor Toddler Church.
Domestic Violence Awareness
30th November 2023Asking is your relationship healthy?
School is recognised for its work tackling global poverty
29th November 2023Pupils at St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School have been presented with a Bronze Award from Christian Aid’s Global Neighbours Scheme for their global citizenship work.
Diocesan Synod November 2023: reflecting on the past and planning for the future
28th November 2023From Lament to Action, domestic violence, care for creation and financial matters were just some of the items on the agenda for members of Diocesan Synod gathered at Canalside in Bridgwater on Saturday, 25 November.
Bishop Michael talks of inspiration and challenges in his address to Synod
28th November 2023In his presidential address to Diocesan Synod on Saturday, 25 November, Bishop Michael shared his gratitude for the inspirational stories from parishes shared at the autumn deaneries. He also reflected on the challenges that he has heard during those visits, including the impact of the Covid pandemic, faculties, finance and living in love and faith (LLF).
Weston Repair Cafe celebrates a year supporting the community
28th November 2023Bringing the community together to take greater care of the environment
