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Churches across Bath and Wells now have easy way to apply to grant funding pot

8th November 2024

The £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. 


Connect week ending 9 November 2024

8th November 2024

The twice monthly newsletter from the Diocese of Bath and Wells

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Bishop Michael shares a letter on assisted dying ahead of parliamentary debate

7th November 2024

The debate in Parliament is limited to only five hours. Bishop Michael asks 'Is this really an appropriate amount of scrutiny for legislation which could fundamentally transform our relationship with death? We risk sleepwalking into an enormous change.'

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Bishop Ruth set to return home to Bath and Wells in 2025

6th November 2024

Bishop Ruth will be returning to Bath and Wells in 2025. It follows the announcement earlier this week (4 November 2024) that the Right Revd Sophie Jelley has been announced as the next Bishop of Coventry.

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Diocese mourns the passing of DBF Chair

28th October 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Ian Theodoreson.

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The latest edition of Connect is available

28th October 2024

Connect contains all the latest news and stories from across our diocese.

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Harvest celebrations at schools across the diocese

25th October 2024

School across Bath and Wells, have been celebrating the Harvest season with services and the giving of gifts to local charities and organisations.

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The Rural Forum 2024

24th October 2024

A wonderful opportunity to talk, think, discuss and pray together.

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Young Leaders Learnng Hub gets off to a great start

23rd October 2024

The Hub, established in partnership with Movement, is designed to support young leaders by offering a collaborative space to learn.

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A Grand Organ Experience at Wells Cathedral

23rd October 2024

Exmoor church organist is treated to the opportunity to play the grand organ at Wells Cathedral

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A service of welcome for Year 5 pupils

21st October 2024

Children from each class played a central part in the service, taking part in a performance, poetry reading, singing, and prayer. 

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Joyous reopening at All Saints Weston in Bath

16th October 2024

Hundreds celebrate with a community lunch inside the newly transformed building

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Faith, hope and mental health

11th October 2024

A special day of reflection, at St George’s Church focusing on mental health and how it relates to our faith.

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2025 Benefice Share requests on their way

11th October 2024

Benefices across Bath and Wells have started to receive their Benefice Share request for 2025 contributions in our Common Fund, which pays for the work of the church across our diocese to ensure we are a Christian presence in every community.


Two new deacons are ordained

11th October 2024

Smiles all round as Dean Hallett and Sarah Rowden are ordained by Bishop Michael in Galmington surrounded by friends and family.

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Nature Photography Festival celebrates beauty and diversity of Chew Valley

11th October 2024

Centred around a wildlife photography competition that attracted close to 500 entries, the festival provided an opportunity to come together to think about and pray for creation. 

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Celebrating the ministry of Bath and Wells Readers

11th October 2024

Nearly 100 Readers attended a morning of study and later joined a service at Wells Cathedral

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Preparations underway for Safeguarding Audit

11th October 2024

In March 2025, it will be the turn of Bath and Wells to be audited by the INEQE Safeguarding Group. The audit is part of a national programme, commissioned by the Archbishop’s Council, to conduct an intensive and comprehensive review of safeguarding at each diocese and cathedral in the Church of England. 

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Zambia travel bursaries scheme

10th October 2024

Thanks to the generosity of the late Miss Coppen, the Diocese of Bath & Wells has been blessed with a legacy specifically for the benefit of the Zambia Link.

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Year 3 pupils St Mary’s Writhlington, hit the right notes with 'Voices for Life'

10th October 2024

17 pupils visit the Abbey to learn more about ‘Stardust’, a space-themed music concert organised by the Bath-based charity Voices for Life.

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