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Distinguished educator key speaker at School Leaders Parish Partners' Conference

19th January 2024

Paul Rusby is one of two guest speakers at the Conference focusing on the importance of and value of spiritual leadership for schools, churches and communities in the 21st century, to be held in Wells in March this year.

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The latest Bible Chat Mats are launched.

10th January 2024

Series 4 in the Bible Chat Mats collection have been designed to inspire everyday faith and discipleship

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Village Nativity Trail helps families experience the Christmas story

21st December 2023

West Lydford, church volunteers creating a Christmas experience to bring the nativity story to life for local children and families

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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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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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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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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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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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Pupil Chaplain Pilgrimage

17th November 2023

Pupil chaplains come together for a special day at Taunton Minster

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Football success thanks to the support of local church and lay pioneer

10th November 2023

Sharing in the positive things that are happening in their community

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A joyous day as 86 people are confirmed

9th November 2023

People of all ages, from all parts of the diocese were confirmed at Wells Cathedral surrounded by those who have supported them on their journey.

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Young people gather in Yeovil for a Movement Worship Night

8th November 2023

They toasted marshmallows and drank hot chocolate, before coming together inside for a worship evening, hosted by Movement, in partnership with local churches.

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Welcoming families into the church on Halloween

7th November 2023

All Saints Church in Trull opens its doors to welcome in children and parents

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Celebrating the success of the first Launchpad initiative in Bath and Wells

2nd November 2023

A journey of faith, hope, and connection

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Engaging with God through the beauty and wonder of butterflies

31st October 2023

"Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine."

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Eco Advent – A Journey to Christmas

11th October 2023

This December, we’re inviting families and households across our diocese to join us on a special Advent journey that combines the spirit of the season with our commitment to caring for God’s creation.

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Clergy teens live Life to the Max

20th September 2023

In mid-September 'Life to the Max' returned for another year. Life to the Max is an outdoor activity holiday for young people from clergy families in the Diocese of Bath and Wells and the Diocese of Bristol

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Bishop Michael visits the Giant's Garden in Frome

15th September 2023

"A place that’s restoring people, helping the environment and showing our love and care for each other."

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A transformative garden project takes root.

15th September 2023

A community garden with growing space for young adults is being established on land neglected and forgotten for more than ten years

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