Churches, schools, individuals & youth groups take part Lent Cross Challenge
8th May 2025Many posted their photos online and some schools and churches used their crosses in assemblies and services.
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Week of Prayer for Children and Young People (7- 11 July)
7th May 2025This year’s Week of Prayer for Children and Young People will focus on different ages and stages and will run from Monday 7 to Friday 11 July.
Sharing the story of Jesus with our schools at Easter
6th May 2025Quantock Deanery brings the story of Jesus to life for young people in new ways this Easter
A Peace Dove Project is launched with the help of the local community
30th April 2025The project at St John's Church in Keynsham brings the whole town together to share a message of peace and hope
Transforming leader's approach to supporting young people’s faith formation
16th April 2025The Growing Faith Strategic Leaders Programme South-West Regional Pilot being led by the Diocese of Bath and Wells
Creating Welcoming Communities
14th April 2025More than 140 people gather in Wells to think about creating welcoming communities as part of the School Leaders and Parish Partner Conference 2025
Lent Cross Challenge 2025 story so far
4th April 2025Right across the diocese schools, churches and families are joining in with in the Lent Cross Challenge.
Church schools unite in song for Easter celebration
4th April 2025Five Bath and North East Somerset primary schools have joined together for a virtual celebration this Easter.
“We Deserve a Seat at the Table”
4th April 2025Cesca Priestley, Youth Voice Lead, in Bath and Wells, reflects on why listening to young people is key to the Church’s future
CBBC star shares her journey of faith with school pupils
9th March 2025Knights Templar Community Church School in Watchet received a special visit from Gemma Hunt. Gemma is best known for her role as Pirate Gem in the BAFTA winning CBeebies programme Swashbuckle.
School Pastors mark a decade of support for students
18th February 2025For more than ten years, a dedicated group of trained volunteers has been making a difference to the lives of students at Pyrland School, a large secondary school in Taunton.
Regional model of the Growing Faith Strategic Leaders’ Programme is launched
21st January 202530 leaders from across the South West gather in Taunton for the launch of the programme's first regional partnership
School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference 2025
7th January 2025‘Creating Welcoming Communities’
Bringing the Christmas story to life on the farm
17th December 2024Four farms around the diocese hosted 'Journey to Bethlehem', an interactive retelling of the Christmas story for younger children. In each location churches worked with farmers to welcome school groups onto the farm, to bring the story of Jesus’ birth to life.
Taunton Minster hosts a special Together at Christmas service
13th December 2024The Minster was one of just 15 places chosen to be part of the Together at Christmas services which reflected the carol service hosted by The Princess of Wales in Westminster Abbey.
Harvest celebrations at schools across the diocese
25th October 2024School across Bath and Wells, have been celebrating the Harvest season with services and the giving of gifts to local charities and organisations.
Young Leaders Learnng Hub gets off to a great start
23rd October 2024The Hub, established in partnership with Movement, is designed to support young leaders by offering a collaborative space to learn.
Year 3 pupils St Mary’s Writhlington, hit the right notes with 'Voices for Life'
10th October 202417 pupils visit the Abbey to learn more about ‘Stardust’, a space-themed music concert organised by the Bath-based charity Voices for Life.
Bishop Michael receives a warm welcome from schools in the diocese
27th September 2024Bishop Michael officially opened a new nursery in North Curry and had lunch students at Pyrland School in Taunton
New School Leaders come to Evensong and Reception at the Bishops Palace
27th September 2024The new leaders are taking up new headship roles, or senior leadership roles in one of the Multi Academy Trusts which home many of our Church of England Schools.
