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.
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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.
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.
Modern Slavery: a message from Bishop Alastair
20th October 2021Bishop Alastair asks, "Our church faces many challenges about funding, organisation, credibility and appropriate approaches to mission. Where might modern slavery fit in?"
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.
Celebration of Lay Ministries
13th October 2021Giving thanks for all those who have responded to God's call upon their lives
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.