New General Synod representatives share their first experiences
21st November 2021"through our denomination, and as members of the Body of Christ, we are one."
News
47 people are confirmed at Wells Cathedral
19th November 2021Celebrating the hope and joy that faith gives us
Church school unveils new sculpture designed with the help of pupils
19th November 2021Ideas of friendship, strength, trust, courage, and diversity are included in the design
Star Trail Voyager visits schools in Portishead
19th November 2021Sharing the Christmas story with a generation of children
Becoming an Eco Church
11th November 2021Sharing the experience to encourage others to take the plunge
Exploring Faith
11th November 2021A new diocesan course to help you dig deeper into the Christian faith and reflect on how to live that faith out in action.
Remembrance Sunday
11th November 2021At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them
Bells ring out again at St Edward's in Goathurst
10th November 2021Thousands are raised by the church community to pay for the repair and restoration of the bells and bell tower
Seven new pupil chaplains at St John's School in Wellington
9th November 2021They promise to pray, learn about and share God's love, in the playground and all around the school.
Revd Kate Scott, the new Bishops' Chaplain
1st November 2021We welcome Kate to her new post at the Bishops' Palace and say a fond farewell to Revd Canon Dr Graham Dodds as he retires.
Zoom synod considers the financial challenges of the future
30th October 2021"Joining together in embarking on the journey without fear but with our eyes fixed on Him who calls us."
Community comes together to help save historic parish church.
29th October 2021Community are passionate about keeping the church open and at the heart of the village
Seven churches in one benefice each get an Eco Church Award
29th October 2021The parishes came together to plan how they could do more to help protect the environment
Advent Around the World: a resource for young people
20th October 2021The diocese Go Team have been working with Send a Cow and Movement on an Advent resource for young people that not only journeys through the account of the birth of Jesus found in Luke's gospel, but gives a global perspective too.
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 Alistair
20th October 2021Bishop Alistair asks, "Our church faces many challenges about funding, organisation, credibility and appropriate approaches to mission. Where might modern slavery fit in?"
Join the fight against modern slavery
20th October 2021On Anti-Modern Slavery Day, churches across Somerset were lit in bright red as part of the Clewer Initiative's campaign to show their stand against modern slavery. Clewer is the national work of the Church of England to combat modern slavery. They support churches across the country to help tackle it where they are, especially with their Hidden Voices programme.
LecDeck Year C launched!
19th October 2021After the successful launch in October 2019, the LecDeck youth and children's ministry resource is kicking-off the 2021/22 lectionary year with the launch of Year C and the updated LecDeck App for Android and Apple iOS.
Marking Anti-Slavery Day
15th October 2021Coming together to help end the exploitation of people everywhere. Could you be an Ordinary Activist?
World faith leaders send urgent climate appeal ahead of COP26
14th October 2021Future generations will never forgive us if we squander this precious opportunity.
