Interfaith Week 12 November - 19 November
2nd November 2023An opportunity to come together to consider how best to create a just, peaceful, and harmonious world.
News
Bishop's letter: Time to re-member
1st November 2023Bishop Ruth reflects on re-membering ahead of Rembrance Sunday and her departure to the Diocese of Coventry this month.
Manna feature: Transforming conflict
1st November 2023Christians are called to be peacemakers. ‘Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples’ John 13:35. At their best Christian communities can reflect the Kingdom of God, demonstrating how people from diverse backgrounds and with different gifts can work together. In reality, things are not always harmonious.
Manna interview: A symbol of reconciliation
1st November 2023The Revd Martin, who served in the Royal Navy for 16 years and served in the Falklands Conflict, talks peace and reconcilation.
Engaging with God through the beauty and wonder of butterflies
31st October 2023"Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine."
Diocesan Registry Update Autumn 2023
31st October 2023Welcome to the first Registry Update with information about legal matters for parishes
Children receive a fun introduction to weddings
30th October 2023Just before the half-term break, Year 3 students from Eastover School came together to create a heartwarming make-believe wedding at St. John's Church in Bridgwater.
Community groups come together for Harvest Flower Festival
26th October 2023Fellowship and fun was enjoyed by everyone at the festival, St Stephen’s Church, Bath.
St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church made their debut at the South Petherton Carnival
25th October 2023St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church made their debut at the South Petherton Carnival with their float, Noah's Ark.
You are a gift!
23rd October 2023That was the message from Bishop Rob Wickham, head of the Church Urban Fund (CUF), who joined a meeting of the Magnificat Parishes Group last week (Tuesday, 17 October).
New bell-ringing training centre opens at Holy Trinity Church in Street
20th October 2023Learners can now develop their skills without disturbing the peace of neighbouring residents and schools.
Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset visits Hinkley Point C to meet the Chaplaincy team
20th October 2023'A new Christian Worshipping Community being born though the ministry of a Chaplaincy.'
Highlighting the plight of modern slaves on Anti Slavery Day
20th October 2023Slavery is happening in every town, city and in rural communities. It is the most vulnerable of our society that are at risk of exploitation.
St. John's Church - unique art exhibitions inside the church
16th October 2023Bringing beautiful, thought-provoking creativity to Highbridge, which can come into conversation with the beauty and depth of the Christian faith.
Eco Advent – A Journey to Christmas
11th October 2023This December, we’re inviting families and households across our diocese to join us on a special Advent journey that combines the spirit of the season with our commitment to caring for God’s creation.
Celebrating Reader ministry
10th October 2023Readers from all corners of the Diocese gather in Wells for Annual Readers' Day
More than 130 people join the Rural Forum
5th October 2023"An inspiring day"
DAC support for parishes strengthened
5th October 2023Support arrangements for the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), the body that advises parishes wishing to undertake work on the fabric or furnishings of their churches or churchyards, are changing.
Bath Spa University welcomes its first full-time University Chaplain
4th October 2023"Katy’s chaplaincy offers the students and staff at Bath Spa a spiritual paradigm though which to explore and understand life."
Welcoming our new Readers
3rd October 2023”It is that sense of determination that pervades Reader ministry across the diocese, that determination to serve Jesus Christ as trained and licensed theologians in the wide variety of different ways that Readers are called to do.”
