Celebrating Lay Ministries in Bath and Wells
26th June 2024Coming together to give thanks for all that lay people give to the life of the church and to their community
News
Moving Up celebrations
26th June 2024"It had a great impact on our pupils, who all reflected positively on the time spent together.”
A life dedicated to serving others
26th June 2024"My heart is for those on the edge of church, for those who want to explore faith but would rarely walk through the doors of a church building."
Listening to God's call - embracing the path to ordination
26th June 2024“God was active in my life and present daily.”
We welcome the new Dean of Wells
26th June 2024The Very Revd Toby Wright, has been installed as the Dean of Wells
A journey of faith and transformation
21st June 2024Sam Thompson a former engineer talks about his calling to ordained ministry
A joyous journey to Zambia
21st June 2024Assistant Curate, Revd Nick Jerrett and Reader Nick Lewis, from Blackdown Benefice have recently returned from a memorable and enriching visit to Zambia.
A persistant call
20th June 2024‘I am not the person I was at the beginning of this journey.' Jane Hoe is one of those who will be ordained in Wells.
Family Max 2024
18th June 2024Last weekend the Go Team hosted their annual Family Max day where clergy families from across our diocese gathered together at the Mendip Activity Centre.
May/June Safeguarding newsletter
14th June 2024All the latest news from the Safeguarding team
Manna interview: Encouraged by prayer
10th June 2024Malcolm Critchley, who is undertaking the Lay Ministry Foundation Course, explains how it has broadened his perspective on prayer.
Caring for Creation - Church Tent at the Bath and West Show
6th June 2024At this year’s Bath and West Show, the central theme of the church tent was Caring for Creation.
National 'battle of the bells' competition comes to St John's Church Chilcompton
6th June 2024Ten teams from around the country will compete for the coveted Taylor Trophy, in the final of The National 12 Bell Striking Contest.
Honoured for empowering girls in Uganda
5th June 2024Vicki Beach, who received an MBE for her work supporting girls in education, has also set up brass band and is appealing for donations of instruments for the young musicians.
St James's Church, Yeovil welcomes Indian congregation
31st May 2024Around 100 people came together at St James for the first gathering of Mar Thoma Church, an Indian congregation that will be meeting at St James for worship every two months.
11 year old from Locking Church is one of the youngest elected bell ringers
31st May 2024Sophie Taylor, inspired by her father, James, discovered her passion for bell ringing a year ago
The Revd Charlie Peer to be the next Archdeacon of Bath
30th May 2024Charlie Peer has been appointed as the new Archdeacon of Bath replacing Adrian Youings who is leaving to take up a leading role with a Christian charity.
Fomer Churchwarden honoured for his services to his community
24th May 2024Harry Meade from Goathurst, has been awarded the British Empire Medal.
General Election
24th May 2024Putting prayer and participation at the heart of the General Election
An inspired community project engages children and families
22nd May 2024"We are so thankful that our churches are growing and we are filled with excitement about the future."
