Celebration of Lay Ministries
13th October 2021Giving thanks for all those who have responded to God's call upon their lives
News
Meeting old friends and welcoming new ones at the annual Reader Day Service
7th October 2021Licensing a new Reader and welcoming those new to the diocese
Enabling Ministries discussion at Area and Lay Deans Conference
1st October 2021Area and Lay Deans from around the diocese met in person on Tuesday, 28 September, for the first time since the start of the pandemic. They all met at Ammerdown Retreat Centre for their annual conference, hosted by Bishop Ruth.
New Safeguarding Manager appointed
30th September 2021Ben Goodhind has been appointed as the new Safeguarding Manager for the diocese. He replaces Glenys Armstrong, who leaves the diocese next week after eight years, during which she has served both the diocese and the national safeguarding team.
A new church school
29th September 2021Bishop Ruth joins teachers and pupils at the new King Ina CofE Academy in Somerton and shares a very special gift with them.
Official unveiling of the Bible Chat Mat Mural
28th September 2021The whole school community worked together to create something very special which reflects the school's Christian values.
'16 new deacons in the Church of God'
25th September 2021Celebrating the Ordination of Deacons at Wells Cathedral
Bishop Ruth joins call for vaccine equity
22nd September 2021Members of the College of Bishops have voted unanimously to endorse a statement by two Anglican Communion bodies which calls for an emergency meeting of the G7 to commit to vaccine equity. Bishop Ruth spoke about the issue on BBC Somerset on Sunday.
#NewRevs 2021 Imogen and Jon Ball
21st September 2021Husband and wife, Imogen and Jon Ball undertake a joint curacy
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#NewRevs 2021 - Cath Candish
17th September 2021From the wilds of Exmoor to Africa and back again a journey of faith inspired by two continents
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Bath and Wells #NewRevs 2021
16th September 2021We pray for all our #newrevs as they prepare for their ordination at Wells Cathedral on Saturday 25 September.
#NewRevs 2021 - Larissa Trust
16th September 2021An unconventional journey
#NewRevs 2021 Katy Partridge
16th September 2021A creative curacy
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#NewRevs 2021 John Rollings
16th September 2021An unexpected question
#NewRevs 2021 Fiona Mayne
16th September 2021"It's been quite a journey since I became a Christian so much has happened.â€
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New housing guide for clergy
16th September 2021A new A-Z guide for those living in clergy housing is now available on the diocesan website. The guide contains the information needed to clarify the responsibilities of living in a clergy home and to help clergy and their family enjoy their home.
Join our General Synod nominees at our virtual hustings
16th September 2021Nominations are now in for the Diocese of Bath and Wells General Synod and they will be available to be questioned at Hustings over Zoom on either Saturday, 18 September at 9.00am (for clergy representatives), or Wednesday, 22 September at 7.00pm(for lay candidates).
Signs of Hope
16th September 2021Hope in a world often divided by misunderstanding and intolerance
Anti-Slavery Day on 18 October
16th September 2021Raising awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery
Is the struggle with mental health an ignored elephant in your church?
13th September 2021It's Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September. Diocesan counsellor, Sally Walters, signposts some places to get help and support.