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Manna interview: Making a difference

20th December 2023

Revd David Keen, Vicar at St Peter’s, Yeovil shares how the support they offer from their community centre is making a difference.

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Bishop's letter: Hope in deed

18th December 2023

Bishop Michael talks about hope and practical Christian action in his message to the diocese at the start of 2024

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Manna feature: Taking action for good

18th December 2023

Christian 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.

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Bishop Michael's Christmas Message

15th December 2023

A Christmas message from Bishop Michael.

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Bringing the Christmas story to life

14th December 2023

From 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.

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Safeguarding Newsletter – Christmas Edition 2023

8th December 2023

Safeguarding Manager, Ben Goodhind, wish everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas

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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"

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Wells Cathedral School pupil wins BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2023

6th December 2023

Year 8 pupil Belinda Gifford-Guy was praised for her particular ability to tell a story through her performance.

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Talking about faith using the beautiful landscape all around

6th December 2023

More 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

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A new carol for Advent composed in Wiveliscombe

5th December 2023

Revd Hugh Allen has created his very own Advent song, using a traditional German tune and adapting it with words for a 2023 audience.

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Manna interview: Let’s take it outside!

1st December 2023

Julie Perry is the Children’s and Family’s Worker for the Parish of Minehead and runs a weekly outdoor Toddler Church.

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Domestic Violence Awareness

30th November 2023

Asking is your relationship healthy?

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School is recognised for its work tackling global poverty

29th November 2023

Pupils 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.

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Diocesan Synod November 2023: reflecting on the past and planning for the future

28th November 2023

From 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.

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Bishop Michael talks of inspiration and challenges in his address to Synod

28th November 2023

In 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).

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Weston Repair Cafe celebrates a year supporting the community

28th November 2023

Bringing the community together to take greater care of the environment

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Wellbeing Garden designed by pupils at Danesfield School is officially opened

28th November 2023

A place of peace and tranquility for all pupils within the school grounds

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Hundreds join Christmas lights switch on at St John’s Church Milborne Port

28th November 2023

An opportunity to put the church at the centre of the community and put the community at the centre of the church

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Bath Abbey Open Evening to celebrate completion of £21 million Footprint Project

22nd November 2023

An oportunity to celebrate all that's been achieved and to thank those that have supported the project

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Learning about a more sustainable approach to flower-arranging

22nd November 2023

Together Taunton churches take a step towards an eco-friendlier ministry in flowers

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