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Eco-Arts Festival to Celebrate and Protect Nature

19th July 2024

New Christian worshiping community Combines art and care for God’s earth at a new festival in Shepton Mallet

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Empowering the next generation

19th July 2024

Diocese of Bath and Wells in partnership with Movement launch the Young Leaders Learning Hub

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Bath and Wells joins new national network of worshipping communities in schools

2nd July 2024

The Church of England has launched a new network of 40 worshipping communities today, furthering its vision of becoming younger and more diverse. The new FLOURISH network will establish partnerships between schools or Further Education colleges and their local churches, aiming to engage a large number of children, young people, and their families.

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Junior park run helps build community

26th June 2024

Designed to be positive, welcoming, and inclusive, the Nailsea junior parkrun has swiftly become a popular community event.

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Moving Up celebrations

26th June 2024

"It had a great impact on our pupils, who all reflected positively on the time spent together.” 

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11 year old from Locking Church is one of the youngest elected bell ringers

31st May 2024

Sophie Taylor, inspired by her father, James, discovered her passion for bell ringing a year ago

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An inspired community project engages children and families

22nd May 2024

"We are so thankful that our churches are growing and we are filled with excitement about the future."

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Intentionally Intergenerational in both North and South Somerset

21st May 2024

On two evenings last week, over 70 people gathered to talk about intergenerational worship.


A chance to celebrate God's wonderful creation on Earth Day

9th May 2024

Flax Bourton Church brings family and friends together to enjoy activities, exhibitions, food and fun all based around caring for creation.

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Week of Prayer for Children and Young People: 1 – 7 July

8th May 2024

In the first week of July, the Go Team are inviting churches across our diocese to take part in a week of prayer for children and young people.

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Faith and Festival on the School Field

3rd May 2024

'Enabling students to learn about, reflect on, and perhaps journey deeper within, their relationship with God.'

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Encountering God outside

3rd May 2024

Exploring our outdoor spaces for mission, worship, and the stewardship of creation

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RE conference welcomes 60 delegates from across the diocese

25th April 2024

An opportunity to meet other educators, to share ideas, and experiences.

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The Easter Experience

12th April 2024

An interactive way for children and young people to explore the Easter story.

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Thy Kingdom Come 2024

12th April 2024

There are lots of ideas, resources and events for individuals and churches to take part in Thy Kingdom Come

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Knife Angel comes to Taunton

5th April 2024

The sculpture, aimed at raising awareness of the effects of violence and aggression, has gone on display in the centre of Taunton.

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Writhlington school celebrates SiAMS success

2nd April 2024

St Mary’s Church of England School in Writhlington, Radstock has been praised for its ‘inspirational leadership’ and a ‘deeply supportive, caring culture’ in a recent report.

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More than 180 attend 'Inspirational' schools conference in Wells

19th March 2024

Participants say they left School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference 2024 inspired about how to embrace spirituality, with the very young as well as with older children.

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Creating a space for young people to encounter God

1st March 2024

More than 300 young people from all corners of Bath have signed up to take part in the A2 nights monthly gatherings for young people held at St Matthew’s Church.

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Bishop Michael visits Bath University

29th February 2024

Bishop Michael spent time meeting and praying with staff and students as he toured the campus with the University Chaplain, Nigel Rawlinson.

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