Connect week ending 7 December 2024
6th December 2024All the latest news and information from the Diocese of Bath and Wells
News
Senior Police Chaplain steps back from lead role
6th December 2024Andy Paget reflects on more than 28 years as a force chaplain with Avon and Somerset Police as he steps back from lead role and make the transition to a more localised and specific role.
Safeguarding Christmas Newsletter
5th December 2024With details of the Safeguarding Audit, training, and more.
Bishop Henderson Primary School celebrates 50 years in style
4th December 2024From Lego and cake to a visiting celebrity and a special new song – Taunton’s Bishop Henderson Primary School has been celebrating its half century in style.
Celebrating Reader Ministry
3rd December 2024“In response to God’s immense love for us, we seek to be God’s people, living and telling the story of Jesus.”
Pupil Chaplains gather at Taunton Minister
28th November 2024It was an opportunity for pupil chaplains to connect with others from different contexts, learn more about their roles and to celebrate what they are doing together.
Elizabeth Renshaw-Ames is to become the new Chair of the DBF
27th November 2024Elizabeth, who will take up the position in the new year is an experienced leader and Chartered Accountant with over 40 years’ experience in professional and financial services. She was CEO of HSBC Bank Pension Trust (UK) Limited, until her retirement in 2020,.
More than 120 people are confirmed at Wells Cathedral
24th November 2024...'their Christian journey has brought them to a new place, of commitment, of love, of God and a willingness to serve God in the world.'
Bath and Wells welcomes Zambian bishops
22nd November 2024Bishop John Kafwanka of Kitwe and Bishop Emmanuel Chikaya, Suffragan Bishop of Lusaka, visited the diocese for a few days following their training in Canterbury.
Connect week ending 23 November 2024
22nd November 2024All the latest news and information from the Diocese of Bath and Wells
New Deputy Lieutenants appointed
22nd November 2024The Revd Prebendary Narinder Tegally, Lead Chaplain at the RUH, Bath and Interfaith Adviser for Bath and Wells, and Caroline Boddington, Senior Non-Executive Chapter Member of Wells Cathedral, have been named as two of five new Deputy Lieutenants appointed to support the Lord-Lieutenant, His Majesty’s personal representative in Somerset.
Diocesan Synod 16 November 2024: ‘God is on the move!’
22nd November 2024Diocesan Synod took place on Saturday (16 November), with nearly half of the members newly appointed and attending for the first time. Bishop Michael welcomed all the new members in his presidential address, before addressing the recent Makin Report and resignation of Archbishop Justin.
More than 120 people are to be confirmed at Wells Cathedral
21st November 2024We hold all those preparing for Confirmation that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit, rooted in love and strengthened in faith.
Bishop Michael and the Imam of Bath Mosque discuss science and religion
21st November 2024An audience of over 100 were treated to an evening in St Michael’s Without church in Bath, as the Imam of Bath Mosque, Dr Mohammed Gamal, and the Bishop Michael, held a public conversation on their faiths’ views of the relationship between science and religion.
Such a life giving day!
19th November 2024More than 50 delegates gathered in Nailsea for the second Growing Faith Foundation Big Lunch. The day took place at Holy Trinity Church and welcomed clergy, diocesan advisers, school leaders and youth and children’s ministers from across Bath and Wells and the wider southwest, along with representatives of other church organisations.
Bishop Michael shares a message for Safeguarding Sunday
15th November 2024Resources are available for churches to use on Safeguarding Sunday
Statement from Bishop Michael
12th November 2024Following the announcement by the Archbishop of Canterbury that he is to resign
Churches across Bath and Wells now have easy way to apply to grant funding pot
8th November 2024The £312,850 grant fund pot has been created from a number of sources, including the national church’s Buildings for Mission project and the Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant scheme.
Bishop Michael & our Safeguarding Manager share their response to Makin Report
8th November 2024Their reflections follow the publication of the independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth.
Making the most of the safeguarding Train the Trainer Course
8th November 2024The Benefice of The Huntspills and Mark were able to benefit from Foundation Safeguarding Training in East Huntspill Church Hall in person thanks to Sabina Brooks, who completed the “Train the Trainer Course”.
