Connect week ending 1 February 2025
31st January 2025All the latest news, information and resources from around the diocese.
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All the latest news, information and resources from around the diocese.
30 leaders from across the South West gather in Taunton for the launch of the programme's first regional partnership
‘Creating Welcoming Communities’
Four 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.
The 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.
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.
...'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.'
We hold all those preparing for Confirmation that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit, rooted in love and strengthened in faith.
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.
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.
School across Bath and Wells, have been celebrating the Harvest season with services and the giving of gifts to local charities and organisations.
The Hub, established in partnership with Movement, is designed to support young leaders by offering a collaborative space to learn.
Children from each class played a central part in the service, taking part in a performance, poetry reading, singing, and prayer.
17 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 officially opened a new nursery in North Curry and had lunch students at Pyrland School in Taunton
The 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.
The Holiday Club, run by St Francis of Assisi Church run for more than 25 years, arose in response to the community’s needs.
Life to the Max celebrates it's 21st year with a weekend away
An innovative new Therapeutic Education provision at the former school in Misterton will offer places for children and young people with additional and SEND needs
"A wonderful 24 hours"