Diocesan Synod approves a five year projection
19th March 2022Hearing the stark realities of the financial challenges, Synod is reminded 'We are not in this alone... we are in this together.'
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Ukraine crisis: how we can help
15th March 2022The 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.
Join us for one of our 'Exploring Calling' events
15th March 2022What is God calling you to? Come along to one of our archdeaconry events to find out what opportunities are available and be inspired!
Taunton has a Minster
13th March 2022Following an inauguration Service led by Bishop Ruth, St Mary Magdalene's Church in Taunton is now a Minster.
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How to begin the journey towards an Eco Church award
11th March 2022Diocesan Environment Officer answers some of the questions you have.
Courts Chaplaincy Comes to Taunton
11th March 2022The team will be there to serve staff and users at the magistrate's court.
Pupils in Weston super Mare reach out to children in Ukraine
11th March 2022Pupils have donated toys and attached messages of support following an appeal from a pupil whose family is from Ukraine.
The Old Deanery latest
10th March 2022The Old Deanery formerly the base of central offices of the Diocese of Bath and Wells is to be marketed by global real estate agents Savills, from 11 March 2022.
DAC welcomes new faces and new way of working
10th March 2022The makeup of the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), the body which makes the recommendation to the Diocesan Chancellor for approval for churches to make changes to consecrated buildings, is changing following approval by Synod.
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!"
Southwest Region Hub for the CMS Certificate in Pioneer Mission
4th March 2022It's the first time the diocese of Truro and Salisbury join with Bath and Wells for the Holy Rumpus!
View from the top
4th March 2022A steeplejack climbs to the top of St Thomas's Church in Wells to see the damage caused after the top of the spire came off during high winds.
Prayers and support for Ukraine
4th March 2022Churches across Bath and Wells respond to the situation in Ukraine.
Celebration of Lay Ministries for everyone!
3rd March 2022Join in celebrating all the gifts people share in their communities, churches & contexts
How do you talk to children about war?
2nd March 2022As the Ukraine crisis continues, the education team has pulled together some useful links and resources to help explain the situation to children.
A message from Bishop Ruth on Shrove Tuesday
2nd March 2022Today is Shrove Tuesday, a day which traditionally was one of reflection and preparation as the season of Lent begins tomorrow with Ash Wednesday. It allows us to reflect on our own personal reality, to 'shrive' ourselves of sin, and to identify our need to change.
Yes! A Minster for Taunton
22nd February 2022At 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.
New team of chaplains to support the elderly is commissioned
10th February 2022The Anna Chaplains will be present with people, offering spiritual care, in Care Homes and across the community.
Call to Worship: 100s join our Archdeaconry Days opening service
7th February 2022More 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.
