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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."


47 people are confirmed at Wells Cathedral

19th November 2021

Celebrating the hope and joy that faith gives us


Church school unveils new sculpture designed with the help of pupils

19th November 2021

Ideas of friendship, strength, trust, courage, and diversity are included in the design


Star Trail Voyager visits schools in Portishead

19th November 2021

Sharing the Christmas story with a generation of children


Becoming an Eco Church

11th November 2021

Sharing the experience to encourage others to take the plunge


Exploring Faith

11th November 2021

A 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 2021

At 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 2021

Thousands 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 2021

They 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 2021

We 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 2021

Community 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 2021

The 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 2021

The 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 2021

An 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 2021

Bishop 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 2021

On 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 2021

After 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 2021

Coming 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 2021

Future generations will never forgive us if we squander this precious opportunity.

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