Earlier this year, the Pupil Chaplain team at Backwell Junior School took part in a discussion about caring for the environment with Bishop Michael Beasley. Following this discussion, the chaplains decided to get involved in St Andrew’s Church’s application for the Eco Church award.
St James's Church in Taunton use ancient, more biodiversity friendly, methods to cut the grass in the churchyard
The latest news from the Safeguarding team
The Revd Katy Garner, former Rector of Backwell with Chelvey and Brockley, talks chaplaincy ahead of her licensing as Chaplain at Bath Spa University.
In her October message for parishes, Bishop Ruth reflects on chaplaincy.
At a time when we are hearing about the growing secular nature of our society, it may be surprising to hear that, in Bath and Wells, almost every month there is a call from an organisation enquiring about getting a chaplain. Find out more about how chaplaincy is growing in Bath and Wells
Bishop Ruth commissioned the Revd Narinder Tegally as the new diocesan Interfaith Adviser in a service at the Bishop's Palace Chapel on 13 September
The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) has a new chair. David Niven, who also carries out the role for the Diocese of Bristol, is an experienced social worker and former national chair of the British Association of Social Workers.
The diocesan Finance team are hosting a series of training sessions for treasurers later in the year. There will be three sessions in total, two face-to-face and one online session.
All three archdeaconries now have their own dedicated Local Giving Adviser. Natalie Wainwright, who already supports Taunton Archdeaconry has taken on the role for Wells Archdeaconry.
In mid-September 'Life to the Max' returned for another year. Life to the Max is an outdoor activity holiday for young people from clergy families in the Diocese of Bath and Wells and the Diocese of Bristol
The Alliance is made up of members from every continent in the world. "It's like the world has come to Wells."
"A great opportunity to take the church out of the building."
"A place that’s restoring people, helping the environment and showing our love and care for each other."
A community garden with growing space for young adults is being established on land neglected and forgotten for more than ten years
Caroline will be co-opted on to the Chapter of Wells Cathedral at the next meeting in September
Primary and secondary schools across Bath and Wells are looking for people over the age of 18 to become governors. Could you add to their number or know someone who could? Could you become a school governor?
It has been announced that Bishop Ruth has been invited to be the Acting Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Coventry following the retirement of the Bishop of Warwick, the Rt Revd John Stroyan and the appointment of the Bishop of Coventry, the Rt Reverend Dr Christopher Cocksworth, as the Dean of Windsor.
Mila Tsoneva, who is a specialist vocal scholar, travelled to Zambia to further her knowledge of African choral traditions.
People from across Chew Magna Deanery gathered at St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham on 7 September for the first in a series of autumn visits from our bishops.
