Wells Cathedal and transatlantic slavery
23rd March 2023Conference in Wells shares research carried out into the city's links with the slave trade and launches a self-guided trail to historic sites in Wells which have links to British slavery.
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We Heat, You Eat
2nd September 2022Offering a warm welcome for those who may be struggling to heat their homes as a result of the increase in energy bills.
Loss and Damage Action Day
17th August 2022On Thursday 22nd September you are invited to participate in Loss and Damage Action Day, an initiative to support people around the world who are suffering the harshest effects of climate change.
Prayer services in support of refugees from Ukraine
7th July 2022Taunton Minster hosts regular service for those who have fled the conflict and those who are supporting them.
A poem to celebrate Windrush Day
7th July 2022Poet Vanessa Melody performs her poem during a service of thanks for the contribution of the Carribean community to the UK.
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Providing a place of gathering and hospitality
10th June 2022Cafe set up to offer support to Ukrainian refugees and those who are hosting them.
Website launched to show Bath's links to the transatlantic slave trade
9th June 2022Digitised copies of the Bath Chronicle from 1760 - 1780 searched for information.
The crisis in Ukraine - a deanery wide solution
13th May 2022A plan to provide wraparound care for refugees settling in the area.
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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.
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.