Twin my Vaccine campaign raises more than £120,000
20th April 2021Hundreds give generously to Revd Scott and Rowan Patterson's JustGiving page set up to help the world's poorest get the coronavirus vaccine.
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From Facebook volunteers to forming new friendships
16th April 2021Going from needs to fellowship thanks to links forged in difficult times.
Working with national company to support local communities
15th April 2021How Revd Deborah Perreau teamed up with the food retailer COOK to deliver meals to people in need
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Diocesan Peacebuilding Adviser appointed
15th April 2021Simon Keyes takes up new unpaid role, working alongside other volunteer advisers who contribute to the work of the diocese.
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We welcome a new pioneer
14th April 2021Revd Gill Sakakini joins Bath and Wells as pioneer priest in the arts.
Village church receives lifeline funding
14th April 2021"It's not been without its setbacks, but every time we've had a setback God's hand has been on it, he has been watching over us."
Remembering HRH the Duke of Edinburgh
13th April 2021Liturgical resources and online book of condolence for parishes marking the death of Prince Philip.
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"We thank God for his long life and his service to our country"
9th April 2021The bishops share their sorrow at the death of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh with video messages.
Bishop Peter and Bishop Ruth express sorrow at death of Prince Philip
9th April 2021Bishops respond to the news on behalf of the Diocese of Bath and Wells and the people of Somerset.
North Somerset welcomes Syrian families
8th April 2021In the last few years Nailsea has played its part in welcoming Syrian families from war-torn areas and refugee camps.
The Welly Angels are back with a message of joy and new life
7th April 2021The Angels are back at St. Johns in Wellington
Community creates 'joyful and colourful' Easter display
6th April 2021The benefice of Creech St. Michael, Ruishton and Thornfalcon had an egg-sellent time in the in the run up to Easter, in a community-wide Easter egg decoration project. As well as decorating eggs, members of church and wider community and church community also knitted and crocheted eggs and flowers and over 120 metres of 'vine'.
The Queen pays tribute to Bath and Wells Maundy Money recipients
1st April 2021Two people from Bath and Wells are among 95 people who've received special thanks from the Queen today in recognition of the contribution they have made to their community and their church.
Welcome to our new website
30th March 2021Part of a collaboration with 20 other dioceses to create a standardized website that will serve dioceses across the Church of England.
Sharing Easter joy
29th March 2021Watch Bishop Peter's Easter Sunday message and find out how Christians across Somerset are sharing joy and hope this Easter.
Bishop Peter announces retirement
29th March 2021Rt Revd Peter Hancock, is to take early retirement on medical grounds as he continues his recovery from treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia.
Outdoor congregational singing allowed from Palm Sunday
29th March 2021New guidance on singing in churches before and after Palm Sunday.
Prayers for climate change protestors
29th March 2021Dr Ben Buse, a lay worship assistant in the Benefice of Cheddar, Draycott and Rodney Stoke, is serving two weeks in Wandsworth prison for contempt of court for his climate activism.
Art installations for Holy Week
29th March 2021A series of art installations created almost entirely with resources that would have otherwise gone to landï¬ll is to be displayed in the churchyard of St John's church Glastonbury during Holy Week.
Angels of Joy proclaim the good news that Christ is risen!
29th March 2021This Easter, the Wellington team of churches have been working together to share hope and joy with the community through the angels of joy project.
