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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Many posted their photos online and some schools and churches used their crosses in assemblies and services.
This 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.
Quantock Deanery brings the story of Jesus to life for young people in new ways this Easter
The project at St John's Church in Keynsham brings the whole town together to share a message of peace and hope
"Thank you, Lord for working in people's hearts on Orchard Grove, and for the life you give to us because of your cross and resurrection."
The Growing Faith Strategic Leaders Programme South-West Regional Pilot being led by the Diocese of Bath and Wells
More than 140 people gather in Wells to think about creating welcoming communities as part of the School Leaders and Parish Partner Conference 2025
Right across the diocese schools, churches and families are joining in with in the Lent Cross Challenge.
Five Bath and North East Somerset primary schools have joined together for a virtual celebration this Easter.
Cesca Priestley, Youth Voice Lead, in Bath and Wells, reflects on why listening to young people is key to the Church’s future
Knights 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.
For 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.
20 people from across the Taunton Archdeaconry and beyond gathered in glorious sunshine on Saturday morning in the churchyard at St James Church, Taunton.
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.'