Bishop's Letter: February 2023
25th January 2023Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on ministry in the February issue of the Manna mailing.
News
Manna feature: Giving life to our churches
25th January 2023What does ministry look like where you are? Does it look the same as it did five years ago? In Bath and Wells we have been encouraging the bubbling up of a variety of ministries – lay and ordained – as we seek to release the gifts of all and, in the process, help to give life to the Church.
Manna interview: We can do it!
25th January 2023Julian Spicer is one of nine Lay Worship Assistants licensed in Quantock Towers benefice last year. Find out more about their ministry
Three young people baptised during Café Church
12th October 2022Café Church on Sunday 2 October at St Mary's, Bridgewater was a little different to the usual service. Three girls, aged 8 to 11, were baptised in a hot tub by Revd Suse Osmond, vicar of St Mary's.
"Be teachers and explorers of the faith, with and for others...."
1st October 2022Celebrating Readers and their ministry at Wells Cathedral
A faith 'rooted and grounded in creation' & following where God is calling
29th September 2022Meet Simon and Lindsay two of our #NewRevs who share their journey to ordination.
'Once the soul awakens, the search begins..'
29th September 2022Nicola Butcher is one of Bath and Wells #NewRevs. She will be ordained deacon at Wells Cathedral 2 October.
A former Headteacher, Environment Lawyer and Baptist Pastor
29th September 2022Meet some of our #NewRevs who will be ordained deacon at Wells Cathedral 2 October.
Ordained in the Cathedral where he spent time as a Verger
29th September 2022Kieron Rowley is one Bath and Wells #NewRevs to be ordained deacon at Wells Cathedral 2 October.
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From the Far East to Somerset
29th September 2022Mark McKnight is one of Bath and Wells #NewRevs to be ordained deacon 2 October 2022
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The Ordination of Deacons in Bath and Wells
27th September 202211 new deacons were ordained at a service in Wells Cathedral Sunday 2 October.
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Prayer Tent of Peace at Watchet Festival
21st September 2022Festival goers gathered at regular points throughout each day to pray together, and on Sunday morning joined a Festival Service.
Bringing a creative approach to training
16th August 2022This month we welcome Revd Preb Ronnie Crossman who takes on the role of Ministry Training Team Leader for Bath and Wells.
Commissioned as an Anna Chaplain at Wells Cathedral
5th August 2022Enabling and inspiring ministry with older people, within and beyond the churches.
After-school club brings community together
14th July 2022“It's a way of showing God's love in the community… being present with people and letting them know they're valued and loved.â€
Prayer services in support of refugees from Ukraine
7th July 2022Taunton Minster hosts regular service for those who have fled the conflict and those who are supporting them.
Celebrating Lay Ministries in Bath and Wells
6th July 2022'It was an empowering, brilliant, and wonderful occasion.'
A wealth of ministries: a message from Bishop Ruth
28th June 2022Bishop Ruth reflects on the ways in which the wealth of the Church is seen.
Manna feature: So will I!
28th June 2022Join us at the celebration of lay ministries at Wells Cathedral on Saturday, 2 July.
Manna interview: the streets are paved with prayer
28th June 2022We hear from of the speakers at the Celebration of Lay Ministries, Dave Knight, Chairman for Taunton Street Pastors.
