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Manna interview: A safe space to think, discuss, pray and reflect

20th December 2021

Assistant Curate and Chaplain Ruth Motion shares her thoughts on the LLF course.


A new year message from Bishop Ruth

20th December 2021

The light of a star to guide us. Bishop Ruth reflects on what 2022 may bring us and what we have to look forward to.


Living in Love and Faith: join the conversation

20th December 2021

Church communities across Somerset are being encouraged to take part in a process of learning and praying together as part of discerning a way forward for the Church in relation to matters of identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.


Carol Service for farmers from inside the livestock ring

16th December 2021

An opportunity to bring farmers, their families and friends together at a time when many have felt isolated and cut off from their communities.


Christmas Tree Festival brings community back together

15th December 2021

Hundreds turn out to enjoy the festival which this year had a Christmas card theme.


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.


Celebrating four years of the Pioneer Project in Bath and Wells

10th December 2021

'So many of the things we hoped for have already started happening.'


Pupils create a gratitude Christmas tree

8th December 2021

Decorations have a message of thanks from children in the school.


New school prayer space for Advent

8th December 2021

With the start of Advent, the Advent Prayer Space came to West Pennard CE School.


Pupils take steps to reduce school's carbon footprint

8th December 2021

Taking meter readings, recycling waste and planting trees all part of the plan.


Bringing light and hope to the whole village

8th December 2021

Community comes together to decorate the churchyard for Advent.


Interview: A time to celebrate

30th November 2021

Emily Hatton, who features in our Advent campaign, prepares for her first Christmas as a Youth Minister


Diocese's Support Services reshaped to offer more localised support

26th November 2021

The diocese has reshaped its Support Services team as it seeks to offer more focused support to parishes in their mission activity and to achieve savings due to the financial pressures it faces from reductions in Parish Share income, exacerbated by the impact of the Covid pandemic.


Palace goes quiet for clergy days

25th November 2021

Clergy from across the diocese gathered at the Bishop's Palace this week, to attend the annual Archdeaconry Advent retreat days.


Creating a church community around the campfire

25th November 2021

'What do you do when your toddler starts school and you can't make it to the church parent and toddler group?' That was the question that Watchet and Williton realised many parents were facing and the church has come up with an innovative solution.


A rainbow of reflection for West Pennard

23rd November 2021

The children of West Pennard CE Primary School have created a beautiful Hall display entitled 'A rainbow of reflection'


Interim Diocesan Secretary for the diocese

23rd November 2021

Rosemary Pearce has joined the diocese as interim Diocesan Secretary.


Facing the financial challenges together

22nd November 2021

Bishop Ruth's letter to PCCs and treasurers outlining how we addressing the financial hurdles we face.


Church community considers carbon footprint

21st November 2021

Taking a look at the existing heating system and discussing the way forward


A special Carol Service

21st November 2021

For children with special needs, their family and carers

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