Recognising the unity and diversity of four parishes in a benefice
17th April 2024The Athelney Benefice plan a Rogation Walk. Using St Athelwin as their focus they contemplate how they are one church in four locations
News
Our common direction
12th April 2024Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on how we can move forward together to achieve our aim of growing church and transforming communities.
The Easter Experience
12th April 2024An interactive way for children and young people to explore the Easter story.
Thy Kingdom Come 2024
12th April 2024There are lots of ideas, resources and events for individuals and churches to take part in Thy Kingdom Come
Changes to the strapline of our diocesan logo
12th April 2024Living and telling the story of Jesus. Reflecting our desire to emphasis our diocesan vision more strongly, and explicitly name Jesus.
Join us for phase two of the Common Fund consultations
10th April 2024Phase two of the Common Fund Consultation takes place from 15 to 25 April 2024. An in-person event is taking place in each archdeaconry, and two on Zoom.
Knife Angel comes to Taunton
5th April 2024The sculpture, aimed at raising awareness of the effects of violence and aggression, has gone on display in the centre of Taunton.
Quantock Foodbank drives innovation with a fully electric mobile pantry
5th April 2024The Quantock Foodbank, a vital lifeline for families in need, now has a fully electric vehicle to take groceries to outlying villages.
Writhlington school celebrates SiAMS success
2nd April 2024St Mary’s Church of England School in Writhlington, Radstock has been praised for its ‘inspirational leadership’ and a ‘deeply supportive, caring culture’ in a recent report.
Safeguarding newsletter - April 2024
28th March 2024Read the Easter newsletter from our safeguarding team, which includes details of Easter cover, a free DBS eligibility training opportunity and details of a brief Safeguarding Dashboards survey.
Celebrating Easter
28th March 2024A time for contemplation, renewal, and rejoicing.
Chrism Eucharist: A time of renewal, blessing and reflection
26th March 2024Affirming the ministry of all God's people: bishops, clergy, deacons, readers, and all those in lay ministries across the diocese; and the whole people of God.
Maundy Money 2024 recipients
24th March 2024Philip Andrews and Jenny Jeffery have been honoured for their ministry and service to the Church and their communities
Holy Week Experience at St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare
21st March 2024St Paul’s Church is running a free, thought-provoking Holy Week Experience with an immersive walk-through prayer event
More than 180 attend 'Inspirational' schools conference in Wells
19th March 2024Participants say they left School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference 2024 inspired about how to embrace spirituality, with the very young as well as with older children.
Diocesan Synod gathers in Weston-super-Mare
18th March 2024Synod discussed the vision for the diocese, the Common Fund methodology proposals and heard from Sharon Prentis Deputy Director of the Racial Justice Unit.
Silver Eco Church Award for St Nicholas Church, Henstridge
15th March 2024St Nicholas is one of only 11 churches in the diocese to receive the silver award.
I will walk 500 miles
15th March 2024Hinkley Point C Lead Chaplain, Ewen Huffman walks The Camino de Satiago and also hopes to raise money for a mental health charity.
Chrism Service at Wells Cathedral Tuesday 26 March
15th March 2024People from across the diocese, lay and ordained, are invited to join the Holy Week service.
Bishop Michael to visit Zambia
14th March 2024Bishop Michael will undertake his first visit to Zambia as Bishop of Bath and Wells next month.
