Website launched to show Bath's links to the transatlantic slave trade
9th June 2022Digitised copies of the Bath Chronicle from 1760 - 1780 searched for information.
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Week of Prayer for Young People
9th June 2022Churches, groups and individuals encouraged to join in prayer for children, young people, their families and their schools
Church services, celebrations and cakes galore as communities celebrate
6th June 2022Many churches gathered to watch the service of celebration at St Paul's on Friday, but there was much more besides. There were cakes galore, bouncy castle, royal-themed crafts, creative flower displays to name but a few.
The crisis in Ukraine - a deanery wide solution
13th May 2022A plan to provide wraparound care for refugees settling in the area.
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A celebration for everyone!
13th May 2022The Celebration of Lay Ministries is a wonderful opportunity to recognise, affirm, encourage and thank, people for all they generously give.
Parishes celebrate the Jubilee
11th May 2022A cascade of 2,000 hand made flowers, an open Church Heritage Exhibition, picnics, the lighting of beacons and much more is taking place in Bath and Wells to celebrate The Queen's Platium Jubilee.
Delight and joy as new Bishop of Bath and Wells tours the diocese
29th April 2022Bishop Michael receives a warm welcome as he travels the diocese on the day his appointment is announced.
New Bishop of Bath and Wells announced
28th April 2022Downing Street has announced today (10am, 28 April 2022) that the Rt Revd Michael Beasley will be the next Bishop of Bath and Wells.
Zambia and Bath & Wells mourn the loss of Bishop David
27th April 2022It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of the Rt Revd David Njovu, Bishop of Lusaka.
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Maundy Money honour for two people from Bath and Wells
22nd April 2022'It was truly one of the highlights of my life and something that will remain with me all the rest of my life.'
'Rise Up and Serve' a Jubilee anthem thanking God for Her Majesty
22nd April 2022Commonwealth Choir sing new anthem commissioned by HOPE Together for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
A spoken word Easter
14th April 2022Spoken word video teaches young people about Easter.
Bishop Ruth's Easter Message
13th April 2022....'may we discover the hope of the one who suffered death but who opened a gate to new life and love.'
Manna interview: A uniting faith
7th April 2022Andrew Avramenko, a curate at St Stephen's & St Mary's, Bath who has Ukrainian connections, reflects on the importance of hope in challenging times.
Diocesan Synod approves a five year projection
19th March 2022Hearing the stark realities of the financial challenges, Synod is reminded 'We are not in this alone... we are in this together.'
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Ukraine crisis: how we can help
15th March 2022The Church of England has published a 'toolkit' of resources for parishes seeking to help refugees and evacuees from Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion of the country as diocese sets up online donation page for those wishing to help.
Taunton has a Minster
13th March 2022Following an inauguration Service led by Bishop Ruth, St Mary Magdalene's Church in Taunton is now a Minster.
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Bishop Ruth talks 'Breaking the Bias' on International Women's Day
8th March 2022"... as I look at some of our female ministers both clergy and lay leaders, I see talented, intelligent, energetic, innovative, courageous, deeply prayerful, and fabulous women!"
Prayers and support for Ukraine
4th March 2022Churches across Bath and Wells respond to the situation in Ukraine.
How do you talk to children about war?
2nd March 2022As the Ukraine crisis continues, the education team has pulled together some useful links and resources to help explain the situation to children.