Faith, hope and mental health
11th October 2024A special day of reflection, at St George’s Church focusing on mental health and how it relates to our faith.
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2025 Benefice Share requests on their way
11th October 2024Benefices across Bath and Wells have started to receive their Benefice Share request for 2025 contributions in our Common Fund, which pays for the work of the church across our diocese to ensure we are a Christian presence in every community.
Two new deacons are ordained
11th October 2024Smiles all round as Dean Hallett and Sarah Rowden are ordained by Bishop Michael in Galmington surrounded by friends and family.
Nature Photography Festival celebrates beauty and diversity of Chew Valley
11th October 2024Centred around a wildlife photography competition that attracted close to 500 entries, the festival provided an opportunity to come together to think about and pray for creation.
Celebrating the ministry of Bath and Wells Readers
11th October 2024Nearly 100 Readers attended a morning of study and later joined a service at Wells Cathedral
Preparations underway for Safeguarding Audit
11th October 2024In March 2025, it will be the turn of Bath and Wells to be audited by the INEQE Safeguarding Group. The audit is part of a national programme, commissioned by the Archbishop’s Council, to conduct an intensive and comprehensive review of safeguarding at each diocese and cathedral in the Church of England.
Zambia travel bursaries scheme
10th October 2024Thanks to the generosity of the late Miss Coppen, the Diocese of Bath & Wells has been blessed with a legacy specifically for the benefit of the Zambia Link.
Year 3 pupils St Mary’s Writhlington, hit the right notes with 'Voices for Life'
10th October 202417 pupils visit the Abbey to learn more about ‘Stardust’, a space-themed music concert organised by the Bath-based charity Voices for Life.
October 2024 Safeguarding Newsletter
8th October 2024This month's newsletter contains lots of useful updates, details of upcoming courses and news about the parish dashboards
Award ceremony for the CMS Certificate in Pioneer Mission
27th September 2024A Street Pastor from Yeovil, a lay worker and clergy spouse from North Somerset and a lead outreach worker from an estate in Bath: these were some of the people to receive a Certificate.
Churches welcome visitors for Heritage Open Days
27th September 2024“Deeply valued the opportunity to connect with people, hear their stories and journey alongside them."
Bishop Michael receives a warm welcome from schools in the diocese
27th September 2024Bishop Michael officially opened a new nursery in North Curry and had lunch students at Pyrland School in Taunton
New School Leaders come to Evensong and Reception at the Bishops Palace
27th September 2024The new leaders are taking up new headship roles, or senior leadership roles in one of the Multi Academy Trusts which home many of our Church of England Schools.
More than 300 enjoy special day out organised by St Francis Church, Bridgwater
26th September 2024The Holiday Club, run by St Francis of Assisi Church run for more than 25 years, arose in response to the community’s needs.
Three new bishops in Zambia
24th September 2024The former world mission adviser and Zambia-link co-ordinator for the diocese of Bath and Wells reflects on their consecration
Church of England’s Net Zero Carbon 2030 Impact Report
24th September 2024Report highlights progress on Church of England’s ambition to reach net zero carbon
‘Spectacular' immersive sound and light installation comes to Bath Abbey
18th September 2024‘Shine On’ is a bespoke Son et Lumière installation by the renowned artistic collaboration ‘Luxmuralis’
An action-packed weekend for young people from clergy families
18th September 2024Life to the Max celebrates it's 21st year with a weekend away
Manna interview: Walking alongside
17th September 2024Manna interview: Prebend, Adrian Prior Sankey who previously led the Taunton Team Chaplaincy delivering chaplaincy in public spaces, care homes, offices, retail, cadet forces, the railway and among the marginalised, he now serves as chaplain to the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO).
Safeguarding Newsletter - Week ending the 20th September 2024
16th September 2024This newsletter is packed with updates, including important training sessions for the Safeguarding Dashboards and upcoming events such as the Parish Safeguarding Officer Forum.