Manna interview: A uniting faith
7th April 2022Andrew Avramenko, a curate at St Stephen's & St Mary's, Bath who has Ukrainian connections, reflects on the importance of hope in challenging times.
News
Ukraine crisis: how we can help
15th March 2022The 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 2022Pupils 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 2022Churches across Bath and Wells respond to the situation in Ukraine.
Resources for Racial Justice Sunday
1st February 2022Churches 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 2021We 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 2021An interview with volunteer, Sian Owen, who runs the Hidden Voices, a Modern Slavery Support group in Bridgwater.
Modern Slavery: a message from Bishop Alastair
20th October 2021Bishop Alastair 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 2021Offering 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 2021She 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 2021In 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 2021A 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 2021Hidden 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 2021Christians 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 2021Five 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.
