Manna interview: A uniting faith
7th April 2022Andrew Avramenko, a curate at St Stephen's & St Mary's, Bath who has Ukrainian connections, reflects on the importance of hope in challenging times.
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Andrew Avramenko, a curate at St Stephen's & St Mary's, Bath who has Ukrainian connections, reflects on the importance of hope in challenging times.
Hearing the stark realities of the financial challenges, Synod is reminded 'We are not in this alone... we are in this together.'
The Church of England has published a 'toolkit' of resources for parishes seeking to help refugees and evacuees from Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion of the country as diocese sets up online donation page for those wishing to help.
Following an inauguration Service led by Bishop Ruth, St Mary Magdalene's Church in Taunton is now a Minster.
"... as I look at some of our female ministers both clergy and lay leaders, I see talented, intelligent, energetic, innovative, courageous, deeply prayerful, and fabulous women!"
Churches across Bath and Wells respond to the situation in Ukraine.
As the Ukraine crisis continues, the education team has pulled together some useful links and resources to help explain the situation to children.
At special service led by Bishop Ruth St Mary Magdalene church in Taunton will officially be confirmed as Taunton Minster
“We are called to be all sorts of things but God is much less bothered about the role we have, the key is that whatever we do we do it in the name of the Lord Jesus,†said Archdeacon Adrian in the first of three Zoom gatherings today (12 February) to mark the end of our 'God calls… everyone, everywhere week.
More than 200 come together to worship online and reflect on how God calls everyone, everywhere at the start of our Archdeaconry Days. Find out how you can join us.
Nicky King from Wincanton begins her new voluntary role working for the charity in Bath and Wells.
The Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) to discern a new Bishop of Bath and Wells meets on 31 January. A second meeting to interview candidates will be on 28 February and 1 March.
Bishop Ruth shares a reflection on the Covid pandemic as restrictions are lifted in England.
Trevor James became a pioneer in Keynsham in November 2019. Read more about his journey.
Join with us this Lent as we explore 'Knowing You, Knowing Me, Knowing God'. There'll be a range of resources focusing on the themes of offering and receiving welcome, hospitality, inclusion, and generosity as a way of better knowing and understanding others, ourselves, and God during Lent 22 and beyond.
Millie and Sam introduce themselves ahead of the launch of The Calling Podcast.
The light of a star to guide us. Bishop Ruth reflects on what 2022 may bring us and what we have to look forward to.
Church communities across Somerset are being encouraged to take part in a process of learning and praying together as part of discerning a way forward for the Church in relation to matters of identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.
We say goodbye and thank you to David as he leaves to take up a new post with the Clewer Initiative.
'So many of the things we hoped for have already started happening.'