Bishop Peter dedicates chapel wall art in one of last official engagements
18th May 2021Bishop Peter dedicated a textile artwork in the Bishop's Palace chapel in one of his last official engagements before he retires on Saturday.
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Ascension Day ascent with a difference
18th May 2021Since 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.
Young people get planting for community project
18th May 2021The Saturday Club children from St. Dubricius Church have done an amazing job planting 120 plants along the church railings.
Bishop Peter to say farewell after seven years
14th May 2021Bishop Peter is to retire as Bishop of Bath and Wells following an online service from Wells Cathedral on 22 May
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Seven years of serving Bath & Wells
14th May 2021Take a look back at seven years of Bishop Peter's time in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
Recognised as one of Somerset's unsung coronavirus heroes
11th May 2021Revd Alison Waters receives a Somerset Medal for her work supporting the local community during lockdown
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Guidance to help churches and cathedrals address questions of contested heritage
11th May 2021The Church of England has published new guidance for parishes and cathedrals addressing concerns over memorials with links to slavery and other contested heritage.
Could you be a school governor?
10th May 2021Can you offer your support our schools?
Providing a floating support to boating community
6th May 2021Members 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
Marriage registration changes
6th May 2021The way in which marriages are registered has changed. It will mean the paperwork will be a little different for clergy and administrators.
New Interfaith Adviser appointed
5th May 2021We are pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Canon Professor David Thomas as the new diocesan Interfaith Adviser.
Thy Kingdom Come 2021
5th May 2021Light up the world with prayer. New resources and lots of ways churches, families and individuals can be involved.
Could you become a Diocesan Ambassador for the Children's Society?
29th April 2021Jess Meale from the Children's Society outlines what the role involves and how you can work with the charity.
Chaplain at Europe's biggest building site
23rd April 2021Ewen Huffman walks alongside the workforce at Hinkley Point C
Head of Property and Glebe
23rd April 2021Welcoming James Millard to his role in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
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Outside Stations of the Cross for young people
22nd April 2021Children in Wedmore enjoy interactive Easter journey in the church grounds.
Anti racism taskforce report welcomed by Bishop Ruth
22nd April 2021She joins the Archbishops of the Church of England in pledging to be the generation to halt the cycle of inaction in the church on racism.
New Christian Values Bible Chat Mats Launched
21st April 2021Following the successful launch of the first Bible Chat Mats in March 2020, the Go Team and Education Department are excited to be unveiling 19 brand new Bible Chat Mats!
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.
From Facebook volunteers to forming new friendships
16th April 2021Going from needs to fellowship thanks to links forged in difficult times.
