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Support and guidance for parishes on the current energy crisis

14th September 2022

While we await clarity from the Government on its energy plan, our Buildings and Environment teams have put together some general guidance in a Energy Crisis Advice for Parishes guide.


Revd Claire blesses the restored spire at St Thomas', Wells

5th September 2022

A time-lapse recording captures the restoration of the spire and the Revd Claire conducts a blessing at height!


Lottery funding helps church provide community hub

2nd September 2022

Grade I Listed St Peter and All Hallows in West Huntspill uses the funding to repair the building and provide support for the whole community.


Restoration underway at St Thomas', Wells

24th August 2022

The six-month restoration project to replace a St Thomas' church spire, that came down during Storm Eunice, will be completed this week.


Generous donation helps church become greener

1st July 2022

The anonymous gift paid for the installation of solar panels on the church roof.


The Old Deanery latest

10th March 2022

The Old Deanery formerly the base of central offices of the Diocese of Bath and Wells is to be marketed by global real estate agents Savills, from 11 March 2022.


DAC welcomes new faces and new way of working

10th March 2022

The makeup of the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), the body which makes the recommendation to the Diocesan Chancellor for approval for churches to make changes to consecrated buildings, is changing following approval by Synod.


View from the top

4th March 2022

A steeplejack climbs to the top of St Thomas's Church in Wells to see the damage caused after the top of the spire came off during high winds.


Funding step forward for flood church

13th January 2022

St. Peter and St. Paul's Church Muchelney, near Langport on the Somerset Levels, has moved one step closer towards its plans to become a community hub after receiving a £12,500 grant from South Somerset District Council.


Bells ring out again at St Edward's in Goathurst

10th November 2021

Thousands are raised by the church community to pay for the repair and restoration of the bells and bell tower


Village church receives lifeline funding

14th April 2021

"It's not been without its setbacks, but every time we've had a setback God's hand has been on it, he has been watching over us."


St Michael's Without offers charity space to expand PPE production

5th February 2021

Although churches in the UK are closed at the current time, St Michael's Without in Bath has permission to open its doors following a call for help from their community.

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