The privilege of being involved in Open the Book
30th August 2023As the new academic year begins, Open the Book teams across our diocese will be springing into action and bringing Bible stories to life for children in our Primary Schools.
News
Prayer for schools as the new academic year begins
23rd August 2023Supporting our school communities through prayer.
Creative route to Bronze Eco Church award
15th August 2023The church of St Michael and All Angels, Flax Bourton, is celebrating after gaining the award. The church community employed some unique ideas, alongside some well-established ones, to reach their Eco Church goal.
Growing Faith Conversations
9th August 2023The Go Team produce a set of cards designed to help PCCs, deaneries and individuals think about their ministry and mission, and ways in which they can put children, young people and families at the centre of it.
An exciting and transformative opportunity for our youth
8th August 2023Young people from churches across the diocese took the chance to attend the Satellites Christian festival at the Bath and West Showground, near Shepton Mallet over the weekend.
Reflections from the young adult pilgrimage to Taizé
3rd August 2023'I am inspired by the life at Taizé, how for one week thousands of people can be gathered in community in the face of cultural, religious, theological, and social differences.'
Praying for children and young people in our communities
19th July 2023During the first week of July, churches, individuals and schools joined in a Week of Prayer for Children and Young People.
Spree South West 2023
18th July 2023Those who made the journey from Bath and Wells declare it, "The best Christian experience of my life"
More than 1,700 children from 55 schools attended Pilgrim services
16th July 2023The services were held at Wells Cathedral, Bath Abbey and Taunton Minster
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.
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.
