News


Ukraine crisis: how we can help

15th March 2022

The Church of England has published a 'toolkit' of resources for parishes seeking to help refugees and evacuees from Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion of the country as diocese sets up online donation page for those wishing to help.


Pupils in Weston super Mare reach out to children in Ukraine

11th March 2022

Pupils have donated toys and attached messages of support following an appeal from a pupil whose family is from Ukraine.


Prayers and support for Ukraine

4th March 2022

Churches across Bath and Wells respond to the situation in Ukraine.


Resources for Racial Justice Sunday

1st February 2022

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland has produced a resource for Racial Justice Sunday 2022 which reflects on the importance of everyone recognising themselves, their race, their culture and their history in the life of the Church.


Farewell to David Maggs

10th December 2021

We say goodbye and thank you to David as he leaves to take up a new post with the Clewer Initiative.


Interview: A community approach to ending modern slavery

20th October 2021

An interview with volunteer, Sian Owen, who runs the Hidden Voices, a Modern Slavery Support group in Bridgwater.


Modern Slavery: a message from Bishop Alistair

20th October 2021

Bishop Alistair asks, "Our church faces many challenges about funding, organisation, credibility and appropriate approaches to mission. Where might modern slavery fit in?"


Volunteers wanted for project supporting victims of modern slavery

7th August 2021

Offering telephone and face to face support to survivors, providing them with the help and advice needed to rebuild their lives


Anti racism taskforce report welcomed by Bishop Ruth

22nd April 2021

She joins the Archbishops of the Church of England in pledging to be the generation to halt the cycle of inaction in the church on racism.


North Somerset welcomes Syrian families

8th April 2021

In the last few years Nailsea has played its part in welcoming Syrian families from war-torn areas and refugee camps.


New App designed to eradicate labour exploitation on British farms

5th February 2021

A new app designed to help tackle labour exploitation and modern slavery in the farming, horticulture and food production sectors has been launched by the Church of England's modern slavery initiative.


Pilot project to support victims of modern slavery in Somerset wins funding

5th February 2021

Hidden Voices Somerset Victim Support Project for Victims of Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and Exploitation has been awarded more than fourteen thousand pounds.


Coming together to help those in need

5th February 2021

Christians and churches in Weston super Mare have been working together to support the homeless and those in poverty during the coronavirus crisis.


2020 interns get a taste for ministry

5th February 2021

Five new Ministry Experience Scheme (MES) participants have taken to their new roles in various churches around the diocese. They are all taking on different roles which will help them understand what ministry in the Church of England is like.

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