Historic church clock returns to Montacute after major restoration
27th June 2025"Our clock is symbol of Jesus story being told for the village and its many visitors."
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Money Matters - autumn bookings now open
11th June 2025Join us to talk church Money Matters at the autumn 2025 sessions. Share hopes and successes with those facing similar challenges and find out more about resources available to help you in your context.
St John's Keynsham fund new eco-friendly heating solution
7th May 2025Faced with a broken heating system in its large medieval building, St John the Baptist Church in Keynsham launched a plan to install a cutting-edge, environmentally-friendly replacement and has already raised an impressive £110,000 in under a year.
Faith. Vision. Action. The St Paul’s Gift Day story.
2nd May 2025Thanks to the generosity of the people of St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare a Gift Day held at the church helped raise around £100,000.
Looking to review your approach to giving and fundraising?
1st May 2025If so, why not join the next Cornerstone cohort! Cornerstone is an online tool, developed to help your church on its journey of generosity, all with ongoing support from the diocesan Giving and Funding team.
Church clock restoration uncovers its historic significance
20th March 2025The community of St Catherine’s Church, Montacute, has been told by experts that it may be home to one of the oldest working timepieces in the country, follow a recent assessment that dates its clock back to the 1400s. Originally believed to have been made in the 1600s, around the time of the Reformation, the clock’s historical significance was uncovered during a restoration assessment in 2024.
Talking church money matters
13th March 2025The first of the archdeaconry Church Money Matters gatherings for anyone interested in church finances will take place from 10:00 to 13:00 on Friday, 23 May at Flourish House, Wells.
Clergy talk church money matters
27th February 2025Over 70 clergy attended the first of this year’s Church Money Matters gatherings at Flourish House, Wells on 26 February.
Church Money Matters newsletter: giving, funding and finance updates
18th February 2025The latest issue of Church Money Matters, the newsletter for all the latest updates related to church finance, is now available to read.
A planned approach to funding mission
12th February 2025Find out how the Benefice of Creech St Michael is ensuring that their finances support the mission that God is calling them into.
Churches across Bath and Wells now have easy way to apply to grant funding pot
8th November 2024The £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.
Manna mailing: Bishop’s letter
2nd September 2024Bishop Michael talks 'reimagining generosity' in his letter to parishes in the Manna mailing this month.
Manna mailing: Inspiring generosity
2nd September 2024September is Harvest season, a time during which we can all give thanks for God’s generosity to us. It is also Generosity Week (29 September – 6 October), an opportunity to reflect on all the good gifts that we have received within our churches and consider how our church family and wider community might explore together what it means to live generously throughout the rest of the year.
Manna interview: Modelling who God is
2nd September 2024The Revd Jonathan Philpott, who has swapped parish ministry in Berrow and Brean for a role with the diocesan Giving and Funding team, talks giving in the latest Manna mailing.
InSpired heritage grant for Porlock
13th August 2024The Parochial Church Council of St Dubricius Church in Porlock has been awarded a £179,335 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to conserve the spire and roof of St Dubricius Church, Porlock
Jonathan joins the Giving and Funding team
5th July 2024Jonathan Philpott has been appointed as the Local Giving Adviser for Taunton and Wells archdeaconries.
Common Fund consultation continues
16th February 2024More than 250 people have now attended sessions for the Common Fund consultation which is currently underway.
Introducing…Ways to Give!
12th May 2023The diocesan Giving and Funding Team has created ‘Ways to Give’ – a simple and effective way to promote all the possible ways in which someone can give to their chosen church.
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Local Giving Advisor for Taunton Archdeaconry
3rd January 2023Natalie Wainwright takes on the new role supporting parishes.
Mission grants now available for churches serving their community this winter
23rd November 2022Churches are encouraged to apply for funding for one of the 59 grants available for any project or activity that qualifies.