Manna interview: A symbol of reconciliation
1st November 2023The Revd Martin, who served in the Royal Navy for 16 years and served in the Falklands Conflict, talks peace and reconcilation.
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The Revd Martin, who served in the Royal Navy for 16 years and served in the Falklands Conflict, talks peace and reconcilation.
The Revd Katy Garner, former Rector of Backwell with Chelvey and Brockley, talks chaplaincy ahead of her licensing as Chaplain at Bath Spa University.
In her October message for parishes, Bishop Ruth reflects on chaplaincy.
Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on discipleship in the September Manna mailing.
Dr Marjay Pallant, All Saints, Trull talks about growing as a Christian thanks to her membership of Small Groups.
As Christians we’re not called to attend church, we’re called to follow Christ, to be His disciples. But how do we respond to that call? And how is your relationship with Christ?
Young people from churches across the diocese took the chance to attend the Satellites Christian festival at the Bath and West Showground, near Shepton Mallet over the weekend.
The new memorial website is the result of 8 years of research by Bath Abbey’s archive team of staff and volunteers which was carried out as part of the Footprint Project, funded largely by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
In his letter to parishes this month, Bishop Michael talks of the joy of supporting and nurturing our young people.
In Bath and Wells we are blessed to have 182 Church of England schools. While they each support their children in their own unique way, their values are underpinned by the Church of England’s values of wisdom, hope, community and dignity. Supporting our schools with their own unique talents are our school governors.
Churches across Bath and Wells and in Zambia are invited to celebrate the links between the dioceses on Sunday, 2 July on the renamed ‘Zambia - Bath and Wells Sunday’.
Bishop Michael reflects on the Coronation and its focus on service in his June letter to parishes.
Rachel Shaw is Zambia Link Coordinator in Keynsham Parish, which has a link with Chipata South in Eastern Zambia. In the June 2023 issue of Manna she talks about how the link was created and continues to be nourished.
Bishop Michael reminds us of the spiritual significance of the Coronation.
Church communities across Bath and Wells will be coming together to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty the Queen Consort.
St John’s, Peasedown PCC member, Joy Fraser is Chair of the Hive Community Centre Committee which is hoping to benefit from the Big Help Out.
Sue Carpenter explains how St James, Taunton is caring for creation in its church grounds for the benefit of the wildlife, the church and the local community.
Bishop Ruth shares a message for Easter
It’s been three years since Bath and Wells declared a climate emergency and committed to Net Zero by 2030. During that time church communities have been making changes in a host of ways, all doing their bit to care for creation and help us achieve our goals, and in November we achieved A Rocha’s Bronze Eco Diocese status.
Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on ministry in the February issue of the Manna mailing.