Tony Blackshaw, who has been Chair of the Diocesan Board of Education for the last three years, is stepping down today (8 June 2021). He will be replaced by Tracey Khodabandehloo, who recently retired from school leadership after 25 years as a head teacher in church schools.
In June it is hoped that Covid restrictions will be lifted and most activities can return to normal. June is also the month in which we celebrate Environment Sunday (6 June) and when the G7 nations meet in Cornwall for their climate conference, so it is an appropriate time to consider how we can take steps to care for our planet.
Bath Abbey is to hold an exhibition revealing its links to colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade through the history of its monuments and ledgerstones. The 'Monuments, Empire and Slavery' exhibition will run from 24 May to 4 September 2021, with a panel discussion on 25 June.
The community of St Mary's in East Brent are celebrating following confirmation they're to receive a grant of £50,000 from Viridor Credits through the Landfill Communities Fund, which means they can begin much needed roof repairs on the Grade 1 listed building.
'A beautiful balance of witness, thanksgiving, sharing and prayer.' celebrating the completion of the set-up phase of the Pioneer Project.
Bishop Peter's laid down his crozier in the service from Wells Cathedral.
Join us and watch Bishop Peter's farewell service followed by his farewell tea.
Bishop Peter dedicated a textile artwork in the Bishop's Palace chapel in one of his last official engagements before he retires on Saturday.
Since 1883, students at the Kings of Wessex Academy in Cheddar have been ascending the church tower at St. Andrew's church on ascension day, to look out over the magnificent views and mark their moving on from the school to pastures new. Unfortunately for the second year in a row, they have been unable to due to Covid. Despite this however the tradition continued this year in virtual form.
The Saturday Club children from St. Dubricius Church have done an amazing job planting 120 plants along the church railings.
Bishop Peter is to retire as Bishop of Bath and Wells following an online service from Wells Cathedral on 22 May
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Take a look back at seven years of Bishop Peter's time in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
Revd Alison Waters receives a Somerset Medal for her work supporting the local community during lockdown
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The Church of England has published new guidance for parishes and cathedrals addressing concerns over memorials with links to slavery and other contested heritage.
Can you offer your support our schools?
Members of St Michael's Without, in Bath, volunteer their narrow boat for use as a food hub and a Covid-19 vaccine clinic during the pandemic
The way in which marriages are registered has changed. It will mean the paperwork will be a little different for clergy and administrators.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Canon Professor David Thomas as the new diocesan Interfaith Adviser.
Light up the world with prayer. New resources and lots of ways churches, families and individuals can be involved.
Jess Meale from the Children's Society outlines what the role involves and how you can work with the charity.
