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Clergy teens live Life to the Max

20th September 2023

In mid-September 'Life to the Max' returned for another year. Life to the Max is an outdoor activity holiday for young people from clergy families in the Diocese of Bath and Wells and the Diocese of Bristol

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Bishop Michael visits the Giant's Garden in Frome

15th September 2023

"A place that’s restoring people, helping the environment and showing our love and care for each other."

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A transformative garden project takes root.

15th September 2023

A community garden with growing space for young adults is being established on land neglected and forgotten for more than ten years

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#ComeOnBoard

13th September 2023

Primary and secondary schools across Bath and Wells are looking for people over the age of 18 to become governors. Could you add to their number or know someone who could? Could you become a school governor?

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A seaside baptism: St. Peter's Portishead

31st August 2023

On a sunny Sunday in July, the community of St. Peter’s, Portishead gathered for the baptism of youth member Jacob. The church joined together and worshiped on the beach before heading down to the waterfront for the ceremony itself.

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The privilege of being involved in Open the Book

30th August 2023

As the new academic year begins, Open the Book teams across our diocese will be springing into action and bringing Bible stories to life for children in our Primary Schools.

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Prayer for schools as the new academic year begins

23rd August 2023

Supporting our school communities through prayer.

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Creative route to Bronze Eco Church award

15th August 2023

The church of St Michael and All Angels, Flax Bourton, is celebrating after gaining the award. The church community employed some unique ideas, alongside some well-established ones, to reach their Eco Church goal. 

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Growing Faith Conversations

9th August 2023

The Go Team produce a set of cards designed to help PCCs, deaneries and individuals think about their ministry and mission, and ways in which they can put children, young people and families at the centre of it. 

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An exciting and transformative opportunity for our youth

8th August 2023

Young people from churches across the diocese took the chance to attend the Satellites Christian festival at the Bath and West Showground, near Shepton Mallet over the weekend.

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Reflections from the young adult pilgrimage to Taizé

3rd August 2023

'I am inspired by the life at Taizé, how for one week thousands of people can be gathered in community in the face of cultural, religious, theological, and social differences.'

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Praying for children and young people in our communities

19th July 2023

During the first week of July, churches, individuals and schools joined in a Week of Prayer for Children and Young People.

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Spree South West 2023

18th July 2023

Those who made the journey from Bath and Wells declare it, "The best Christian experience of my life"

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More than 1,700 children from 55 schools attended Pilgrim services

16th July 2023

The services were held at Wells Cathedral, Bath Abbey and Taunton Minster

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Bishop Michael & Bishop Ruth join a group of young adults on pilgrimage to Taizé

13th July 2023

Each year tens of thousands of young pilgrims make the trip to the small village of Taizé in central France to share in the community's way of life.

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Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust celebrates its 10th birthday

11th July 2023

The schools Trust marks the milestone with a jumper tying world record.

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Bath and Wells to pilot new cascade model of Launchpad

7th July 2023

The new model will see the diocese partnering with Youthscape but delivering Launchpad themselves.

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Learning about spirituality through prayer

6th July 2023

Pupils at Trull Church of England VA Primary School explore themes of serving and giving, music and fellowship

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Pupils past and present celebrate schools 150th anniversary

21st June 2023

Exford Church of England First School serves the surrounding villages and outlying farms across central Exmoor.


Penny challenge to help raise funds to be able to 'spend a penny'

21st June 2023

Young and old take part in the 'spend a penny' challenge to raise funds for a new church toilet.

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