Bishop Michael & Bishop Ruth join a group of young adults on pilgrimage to Taizé
13th July 2023Each 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 2023The schools Trust marks the milestone with a jumper tying world record.
Bath and Wells to pilot new cascade model of Launchpad
7th July 2023The new model will see the diocese partnering with Youthscape but delivering Launchpad themselves.
Learning about spirituality through prayer
6th July 2023Pupils at Trull Church of England VA Primary School explore themes of serving and giving, music and fellowship
Pupils past and present celebrate schools 150th anniversary
21st June 2023Exford 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 2023Young and old take part in the 'spend a penny' challenge to raise funds for a new church toilet.
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Family Max offers clergy families more than just a fun day out
21st June 2023Eight clergy families with children of various ages joined the Go Team at the outdoor centre just outside of Churchill for Family Max for fun and a whole lot more...
Safe Families Somerset 5 Year Celebration at Taunton Minster
21st June 2023Bishop Ruth recently (17 June) joined Safe Families to mark their five-year anniversary working with the local authority in Somerset in a service at Taunton Minster. They are also holding an online information evening on Thursday, 22 June at 19:30 for anyone interested in hearing more about the charity’s work.
Supporting our young people in challenging times
19th June 2023As we continue to pray for all those affected by the stabbings in Bath and Nottingham, Bishop Ruth spoke to BBC Radio Somerset on Sunday, reflecting on how we can support one another, especially our young people, especially in the light of such tragic incidents.
Growing their own security at Kilmersdon Church of England Primary School
7th June 2023Caring for God's creation by establishing a hedge for wildlife and plants instead of putting in a metal fence.
Week of Prayer for Children and Young People (2-8 July)
24th May 2023A diocesan-wide week of prayer for children and young people, their families and their schools.
An invitation to families to celebrate Easter
16th May 2023'It was our privilege to reach out to the community and seek to share the Good News this Easter time.'
A Holy Week Messy Church event reflection
9th May 2023How the work amongst children and families at Holy Trinity Church in Yeovil is beginning to grow.
The Messy Church Goes Wild Roadshow comes to Somerset
28th April 2023People from across the diocese get hands on and experience of the new ‘Messy Adventures’ material.
Schools throughout Bath and Wells celebrate Easter
3rd April 20233-D crosses, Easter gardens and church services. Schools throughout Bath and Wells celebrate Easter before breaking up for the school holidays.
SIAMS inspectors praise school for its pastoral care
14th March 2023"A distinctive Christian vision which is clearly lived by the whole school community...ensuring the flourishing of pupils and adults alike."
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Toddler Church grows as more families join in
2nd March 2023Parents and their young children enjoy learning, making connections and being part of the bigger church family.
Blessing and Celebration Day
16th February 2023Pupils and staff form human chain linking the two sites of the newly formed Herne View Church of England Primary school in Ilminster.
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‘Sticks & Sausages’
10th February 2023Coming together outside for Forest Church in the beautiful Blackdown Hills.
Church school becomes national Growing Champion School
9th February 2023St Margaret’s Church of England School, Tintinhull is one of just five schools appointed by the Royal Horticultural Society as a Champion School
