News - Bath and Wells Diocese

Manna interview: Encouraged in faith

31st August 2023

Dr 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 2023

As 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 2023

A time to reflect on our safeguarding journey.

A new chaplaincy for St Dunstan's

30th August 2023

At the start of a new term Fr Kieron Rowley reflects on the relatively new chaplaincy at St Dunstan's Secondary School in Glastonbury

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The privilege of being involved in Open the Book

30th August 2023

As 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 2023

Supporting our school communities through prayer.

Welcome Annabel Capel our new Bath and Wells Zambia Link Coordinator

16th August 2023

We 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 2023

The 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 2023

The 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.

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An exciting and transformative opportunity for our youth

8th August 2023

Young 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 2023

The 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.

‘Inspirational’ day for Churchwardens

2nd August 2023

On Saturday, 29 July, over 40 churchwardens attended the first of this year’s Churchwardens’ Days. The next opportunity for churchwardens from across our diocese to gather is 23 September 2023.

Safeguarding Newsletter July 2023

28th July 2023

Ben Goodhind, Safeguarding Manager for the Diocese of Bath and Wells has shared his July newsletter for Parish Safeguarding Officers and all those who want to keep up to date with the latest news from the safeguarding team.