Royal visitor thanks refugee supporters in Wiveliscombe
18th November 2022The Countess of Wessex attends a tea party at St Andrew's Church to meet Ukrainian guests, host families and the charity which supports them.
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Gathering together in collective prayer on the beach
11th November 2022More than 65 people celebrate their faith around a camp fire on Minhead Beach.
Inspiring exhibition at Shepton Mallet church
21st October 2022‘The Gleaning’ exhibition and installation at St Peter and St Paul's Church, Shepton Mallet, was an inclusive and co-operative community arts project.
Tinseltown comes to Rodney Stoke
20th October 2022Megan James, from St Lenoard's Rodney Stoke reports back on some filming at the church.
St Julian's Church Wellow celebrates its 650th anniversary
19th October 2022The church has been serving its community since 1372 when Edward III was on the throne of England.
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American online congregational members visit the church they worship at
18th October 2022Two friends from the USA make a special trip to Ilminster to the church where they've joined online services for more than 2 years.
Local community raises £150,000 to recast church bells
12th October 2022The local community, both church members and non-members, raised £150,000 for the bells at The Church of St Peter and St Paul in North Curry to be recast.
Three young people baptised during Café Church
12th October 2022Café Church on Sunday 2 October at St Mary's, Bridgewater was a little different to the usual service. Three girls, aged 8 to 11, were baptised in a hot tub by Revd Suse Osmond, vicar of St Mary's.
More than 100 attend the Rural Forum
7th October 2022"The desire and passion to serve God revealed itself in really creative ways."
Churches enjoy outdoor Harvest
5th October 2022Churches across Bath and Wells have been celebrating Harvest, and many have taken advantage of the good weather and continued the outdoor celebrations they first introduced during the Covid pandemic.
Volunteers transform garden at Bath dementia charity
4th October 2022Volunteers from St Francis' Church, Keynsham spent a day refurbishing the Overgrown RICE Centre garden, to make it a more spacious and attractive relaxation space for patients, families and staff to enjoy.
Knitted Bible Festival brings Bible stories to life
29th September 2022The Knitted Bible Festival is delighting children and adults alike, bringing 35 Bible stories to life with its colourful and lively depiction of scenes from the Old and New Testaments.
Bath and Wells pioneer co-curates community arts project
7th September 2022The exhibition in Shepton Mallet which celebrates diversity, connectivity and the environment will be held in St Peter and St Paul's church.
Revd Claire blesses the restored spire at St Thomas', Wells
5th September 2022A time-lapse recording captures the restoration of the spire and the Revd Claire conducts a blessing at height!
Working together to create an outdoor space everyone can enjoy
2nd September 2022A local park formerly used by drug dealers and addicts is transformed by volunteers.
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Lottery funding helps church provide community hub
2nd September 2022Grade I Listed St Peter and All Hallows in West Huntspill uses the funding to repair the building and provide support for the whole community.
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We Heat, You Eat
2nd September 2022Offering a warm welcome for those who may be struggling to heat their homes as a result of the increase in energy bills.
Restoration underway at St Thomas', Wells
24th August 2022The six-month restoration project to replace a St Thomas' church spire, that came down during Storm Eunice, will be completed this week.
Pupils record song of support for Ukrainian refugees
12th August 2022The children at Oakhill Church Primary School raise their voices in support of Ukrainian families living in their village.
After-school club brings community together
14th July 2022“It's a way of showing God's love in the community… being present with people and letting them know they're valued and loved.â€
