An audience of over 100 were treated to an evening in St Michael’s Without church in Bath, as the Imam of Bath Mosque, Dr Mohammed Gamal, and the Bishop Michael, held a public conversation on their faiths’ views of the relationship between science and religion.
We hold all those preparing for Confirmation that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit, rooted in love and strengthened in faith.
More than 50 delegates gathered in Nailsea for the second Growing Faith Foundation Big Lunch. The day took place at Holy Trinity Church and welcomed clergy, diocesan advisers, school leaders and youth and children’s ministers from across Bath and Wells and the wider southwest, along with representatives of other church organisations.
Resources are available for churches to use on Safeguarding Sunday
Following the announcement by the Archbishop of Canterbury that he is to resign
Their reflections follow the publication of the independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth.
The Benefice of The Huntspills and Mark were able to benefit from Foundation Safeguarding Training in East Huntspill Church Hall in person thanks to Sabina Brooks, who completed the “Train the Trainer Course”.
The new FLOURISH network will establish partnerships between schools or Further Education colleges and their local churches
The £312,850 grant fund pot has been created from a number of sources, including the national church’s Buildings for Mission project and the Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant scheme.
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The debate in Parliament is limited to only five hours. Bishop Michael asks 'Is this really an appropriate amount of scrutiny for legislation which could fundamentally transform our relationship with death? We risk sleepwalking into an enormous change.'
Bishop Ruth will be returning to Bath and Wells in 2025. It follows the announcement earlier this week (4 November 2024) that the Right Revd Sophie Jelley has been announced as the next Bishop of Coventry.
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Ian Theodoreson.
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School across Bath and Wells, have been celebrating the Harvest season with services and the giving of gifts to local charities and organisations.
A wonderful opportunity to talk, think, discuss and pray together.
The Hub, established in partnership with Movement, is designed to support young leaders by offering a collaborative space to learn.
Exmoor church organist is treated to the opportunity to play the grand organ at Wells Cathedral
Children from each class played a central part in the service, taking part in a performance, poetry reading, singing, and prayer.
Hundreds celebrate with a community lunch inside the newly transformed building
