May/June Safeguarding newsletter
14th June 2024All the latest news from the Safeguarding team
News
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."
Intentionally Intergenerational in both North and South Somerset
21st May 2024On two evenings last week, over 70 people gathered to talk about intergenerational worship.
Art exhibition to mark Anti-Slavery Day
21st May 2024The exhibition seeks to shed light on this grave injustice and inspire collective action to eradicate it.
Outdoor sketching group encourages members to explore faith more deeply
21st May 2024Drawing On meets in Collett Pak, Shepton Mallet every week to connect with nature and express their creativity through drawing.
Marking the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women to the priesthood
16th May 2024'You did not choose me, but I chose you and I appointed you to go out and bear fruit - fruit that will last.'
Diocesan Day of Prayer - 7 September 2024
13th May 2024The Diocesan Day of Prayer takes place on Saturday, 7 September. Archbishop Justin will be joining us as we come together across the diocese to pray for the growth of our churches and the transformation of our communities.
A new look for the environment section!
10th May 2024We’re pleased to let you know that the Environment section of the Bath and Wells website has been redesigned.
Plans to create a permanent base for Haywood Village Church are launched
10th May 2024“God has done amazing things at Haywood village so far. It is exciting to see how he will build his church and how the plans will come to fruition.”
A chance to celebrate God's wonderful creation on Earth Day
9th May 2024Flax Bourton Church brings family and friends together to enjoy activities, exhibitions, food and fun all based around caring for creation.
Week of Prayer for Children and Young People: 1 – 7 July
8th May 2024In the first week of July, the Go Team are inviting churches across our diocese to take part in a week of prayer for children and young people.
