A celebration of community, learning and joy
27th June 2025Reflections on BWMATFest25 - a festival for those involved in education as part of Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust (BWMAT)
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Southwest’s Growing Faith Strategic Leaders Programme comes together in Taunton
20th June 2025Participants in this collaborative learning community came together to share their learning journey and be inspired by each other.
Family Max is a big hit with clergy families
16th June 2025Nine clergy families enjoyed an action-packed day out at the Mendip Activity Centre on Saturday 7 June.
School Chaplaincy Helpers Day
13th June 2025Chaplain Helpers from Holy Trinity School have their own special day at Holy Trinity Church learning about their role and how they can help and support others in their school.
An art project encourages faith reflections for a group of young people
28th May 2025'I never imagined this project would spark such deep conversations and draw others in.'
Bringing teachers and school leaders together at the RE conference in Wells
28th May 2025Providing an opportunity to explore teaching approaches and share with and learn from others in different school settings.
Bubble Church at Trendlewood
28th May 2025A Sunday church service especially for babies, toddlers, and young families.
School children in Wells take part in pilgrimage from Wells to Holy Island
28th May 2025Gill Sakakini, Pioneer Priest in the Arts links children’s art and prayer to St Cuthbert through her pilgrimage and creativity
A new Chair for the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust
15th May 2025We delighted to welcome Andrew Warren to his new role as Chair of the BWMAT
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.
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
Orchard Grove Church, Trull celebrates its first Easter with the local community
25th April 2025"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."
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.
