Safeguarding Newsletter September 2023
5th September 2023The latest update from the Safeguarding team
News
St George’s Wilton Community Fridge has officially opened
4th September 2023St George’s Wilton Community Fridge has officially opened, launching its efforts to combat food waste within the local community.
Archbishop Albert enthroned as the new Bishop of Lusaka
3rd September 2023On Sunday 2 September, we hold Archbishop Albert Chama, and the people of the Diocese of Lusaka, in our thoughts and prayers, as Archbishop Albert is enthroned as the new Bishop of Lusaka.
A seaside baptism: St. Peter's Portishead
31st August 2023On a sunny Sunday in July, the community of St. Peter’s, Portishead gathered for the baptism of youth member Jacob. The church joined together and worshiped on the beach before heading down to the waterfront for the ceremony itself.
How churches have been helping their communities this summer
31st August 2023Throughout the school summer holidays, churches across Bath and Wells have been providing chances for community support through a blend of food, faith, and enjoyment.
Bishop's letter: Learn from the Master
31st August 2023Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on discipleship in the September Manna mailing.
Manna interview: Encouraged in faith
31st August 2023Dr Marjay Pallant, All Saints, Trull talks about growing as a Christian thanks to her membership of Small Groups.
Manna feature: A lifelong journey
31st August 2023As Christians we’re not called to attend church, we’re called to follow Christ, to be His disciples. But how do we respond to that call? And how is your relationship with Christ?
Safeguarding Sunday 2023
30th August 2023A time to reflect on our safeguarding journey.
A new chaplaincy for St Dunstan's
30th August 2023At the start of a new term Fr Kieron Rowley reflects on the relatively new chaplaincy at St Dunstan's Secondary School in Glastonbury
The privilege of being involved in Open the Book
30th August 2023As the new academic year begins, Open the Book teams across our diocese will be springing into action and bringing Bible stories to life for children in our Primary Schools.
School Chaplain Wendy Hester give us an insight into her role
25th August 2023"I am so thankful to God for the unique role chaplains have and what I personally have as a chaplain. It has been a great privilege to be the link between school and the church outside".
Prayer for schools as the new academic year begins
23rd August 2023Supporting our school communities through prayer.
Welcome Annabel Capel our new Bath and Wells Zambia Link Coordinator
16th August 2023We are delighted to welcome Annabel Capel who joins Bath and Wells as the part-time Zambia Link Coordinator.
Creative route to Bronze Eco Church award
15th August 2023The church of St Michael and All Angels, Flax Bourton, is celebrating after gaining the award. The church community employed some unique ideas, alongside some well-established ones, to reach their Eco Church goal.
Pioneer Mission students come together to study, share ideas and explore faith
10th August 2023'The start of an exciting shared journey into all God has for the students as they venture deeper into their pioneer vocation.'
Growing Faith Conversations
9th August 2023The Go Team produce a set of cards designed to help PCCs, deaneries and individuals think about their ministry and mission, and ways in which they can put children, young people and families at the centre of it.
An exciting and transformative opportunity for our youth
8th August 2023Young people from churches across the diocese took the chance to attend the Satellites Christian festival at the Bath and West Showground, near Shepton Mallet over the weekend.
Reflections from the young adult pilgrimage to Taizé
3rd August 2023'I am inspired by the life at Taizé, how for one week thousands of people can be gathered in community in the face of cultural, religious, theological, and social differences.'
Bath Abbey launches a new website containing details of its memorials
3rd August 2023The new memorial website is the result of 8 years of research by Bath Abbey’s archive team of staff and volunteers which was carried out as part of the Footprint Project, funded largely by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
