Andy Paget reflects on more than 28 years as a force chaplain with Avon and Somerset Police as he steps back from lead role and make the transition to a more localised and specific role.
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From Lego and cake to a visiting celebrity and a special new song – Taunton’s Bishop Henderson Primary School has been celebrating its half century in style.
“In response to God’s immense love for us, we seek to be God’s people, living and telling the story of Jesus.”
It was an opportunity for pupil chaplains to connect with others from different contexts, learn more about their roles and to celebrate what they are doing together.
Elizabeth, who will take up the position in the new year is an experienced leader and Chartered Accountant with over 40 years’ experience in professional and financial services. She was CEO of HSBC Bank Pension Trust (UK) Limited, until her retirement in 2020,.
...'their Christian journey has brought them to a new place, of commitment, of love, of God and a willingness to serve God in the world.'
Bishop John Kafwanka of Kitwe and Bishop Emmanuel Chikaya, Suffragan Bishop of Lusaka, visited the diocese for a few days following their training in Canterbury.
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The Revd Prebendary Narinder Tegally, Lead Chaplain at the RUH, Bath and Interfaith Adviser for Bath and Wells, and Caroline Boddington, Senior Non-Executive Chapter Member of Wells Cathedral, have been named as two of five new Deputy Lieutenants appointed to support the Lord-Lieutenant, His Majesty’s personal representative in Somerset.
Diocesan Synod took place on Saturday (16 November), with nearly half of the members newly appointed and attending for the first time. Bishop Michael welcomed all the new members in his presidential address, before addressing the recent Makin Report and resignation of Archbishop Justin.
We hold all those preparing for Confirmation that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit, rooted in love and strengthened in faith.
An audience of over 100 were treated to an evening in St Michael’s Without church in Bath, as the Imam of Bath Mosque, Dr Mohammed Gamal, and the Bishop Michael, held a public conversation on their faiths’ views of the relationship between science and religion.
More than 50 delegates gathered in Nailsea for the second Growing Faith Foundation Big Lunch. The day took place at Holy Trinity Church and welcomed clergy, diocesan advisers, school leaders and youth and children’s ministers from across Bath and Wells and the wider southwest, along with representatives of other church organisations.
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Following the announcement by the Archbishop of Canterbury that he is to resign
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.
The new FLOURISH network will establish partnerships between schools or Further Education colleges and their local churches
The Benefice of The Huntspills and Mark were able to benefit from Foundation Safeguarding Training in East Huntspill Church Hall in person thanks to Sabina Brooks, who completed the “Train the Trainer Course”.
