Celebrating the success of the first Launchpad initiative in Bath and Wells
2nd November 2023A journey of faith, hope, and connection
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Interfaith Week 12 November - 19 November
2nd November 2023An opportunity to come together to consider how best to create a just, peaceful, and harmonious world.
Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset visits Hinkley Point C to meet the Chaplaincy team
20th October 2023'A new Christian Worshipping Community being born though the ministry of a Chaplaincy.'
St. John's Church - unique art exhibitions inside the church
16th October 2023Bringing beautiful, thought-provoking creativity to Highbridge, which can come into conversation with the beauty and depth of the Christian faith.
Celebrating Reader ministry
10th October 2023Readers from all corners of the Diocese gather in Wells for Annual Readers' Day
DAC support for parishes strengthened
5th October 2023Support arrangements for the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), the body that advises parishes wishing to undertake work on the fabric or furnishings of their churches or churchyards, are changing.
Bath Spa University welcomes its first full-time University Chaplain
4th October 2023"Katy’s chaplaincy offers the students and staff at Bath Spa a spiritual paradigm though which to explore and understand life."
Caring for God's creation
29th September 2023St James's Church in Taunton use ancient, more biodiversity friendly, methods to cut the grass in the churchyard
Bishop Michael visits the Giant's Garden in Frome
15th September 2023"A place that’s restoring people, helping the environment and showing our love and care for each other."
Bishop Ruth seconded to the role of Acting Bishop of Coventry
13th September 2023It has been announced that Bishop Ruth has been invited to be the Acting Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Coventry following the retirement of the Bishop of Warwick, the Rt Revd John Stroyan and the appointment of the Bishop of Coventry, the Rt Reverend Dr Christopher Cocksworth, as the Dean of Windsor.
A pupil from Wells Cathedral School sings with the Lusaka Cathedral choir
13th September 2023Mila Tsoneva, who is a specialist vocal scholar, travelled to Zambia to further her knowledge of African choral traditions.
Chew Magna hosts first of Bishops’ Autumn Deanery Visits
8th September 2023People from across Chew Magna Deanery gathered at St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham on 7 September for the first in a series of autumn visits from our bishops.
A seaside baptism: St. Peter's Portishead
31st August 2023On a sunny Sunday in July, the community of St. Peter’s, Portishead gathered for the baptism of youth member Jacob. The church joined together and worshiped on the beach before heading down to the waterfront for the ceremony itself.
How churches have been helping their communities this summer
31st August 2023Throughout the school summer holidays, churches across Bath and Wells have been providing chances for community support through a blend of food, faith, and enjoyment.
Creative route to Bronze Eco Church award
15th August 2023The church of St Michael and All Angels, Flax Bourton, is celebrating after gaining the award. The church community employed some unique ideas, alongside some well-established ones, to reach their Eco Church goal.
Bath Abbey launches a new website containing details of its memorials
3rd August 2023The 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.
More than 1,700 children from 55 schools attended Pilgrim services
16th July 2023The services were held at Wells Cathedral, Bath Abbey and Taunton Minster
The Celebration of Lay Ministries
16th July 2023Giving thanks and celebrating all those who have given their time, talents and gifts to their churches and their communities.
Bath and Wells to pilot new cascade model of Launchpad
7th July 2023The new model will see the diocese partnering with Youthscape but delivering Launchpad themselves.
Bishop's letter: What a joy!
28th June 2023In his letter to parishes this month, Bishop Michael talks of the joy of supporting and nurturing our young people.
