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Manna interview: A uniting faith

7th April 2022

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.


Diocesan Synod approves a five year projection

19th March 2022

Hearing the stark realities of the financial challenges, Synod is reminded 'We are not in this alone... we are in this together.'


Ukraine crisis: how we can help

15th March 2022

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.


Taunton has a Minster

13th March 2022

Following an inauguration Service led by Bishop Ruth, St Mary Magdalene's Church in Taunton is now a Minster.


Bishop Ruth talks 'Breaking the Bias' on International Women's Day

8th March 2022

"... 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!"


Prayers and support for Ukraine

4th March 2022

Churches across Bath and Wells respond to the situation in Ukraine.


How do you talk to children about war?

2nd March 2022

As the Ukraine crisis continues, the education team has pulled together some useful links and resources to help explain the situation to children.


Yes! A Minster for Taunton

22nd February 2022

At special service led by Bishop Ruth St Mary Magdalene church in Taunton will officially be confirmed as Taunton Minster


'Called to be all sorts of things' hundreds mark the end of #God Calls

12th February 2022

“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.


Call to Worship: 100s join our Archdeaconry Days opening service

7th February 2022

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.


Diocesan Ambassador for The Children's Society

4th February 2022

Nicky King from Wincanton begins her new voluntary role working for the charity in Bath and Wells.


Latest on the new Bishop of Bath and Wells

27th January 2022

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. 


Lifting of Coronavirus restrictions: A message from Bishop Ruth

27th January 2022

Bishop Ruth shares a reflection on the Covid pandemic as restrictions are lifted in England.


Manna interview: A pioneering journey

11th January 2022

Trevor James became a pioneer in Keynsham in November 2019. Read more about his journey.


Join with us this Lent

11th January 2022

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.


Meet the presenters of our new Archdeaconry Day podcast

7th January 2022

Millie and Sam introduce themselves ahead of the launch of The Calling Podcast.


A new year message from Bishop Ruth

20th December 2021

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.


Living in Love and Faith: join the conversation

20th December 2021

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.


Farewell to David Maggs

10th December 2021

We say goodbye and thank you to David as he leaves to take up a new post with the Clewer Initiative.


Celebrating four years of the Pioneer Project in Bath and Wells

10th December 2021

'So many of the things we hoped for have already started happening.'

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