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Grant funds eco transformation of Nunney Rectory

13th March 2025

Major transformation works, funded by the a grant from the Archbishop's Council, means the previously costly to run and difficult to heat rectory is now a net zero carbon property.

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Faith, Community, and Wellbeing: The Willow Community Garden

10th March 2025

What began as a simple idea to create a community garden has now grown into something much more and is playing an important role in community wellbeing.

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A time to celebrate

9th March 2025

This Easter, churches in Radstock are coming together to create a special Easter Trail, inviting the community to journey through the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection in a way that is engaging, reflective, and accessible for everyone.


Manna article April 2025

9th March 2025

A time to reflect using art at Taunton Minster during Holy Week. Revd Tobie Osmond share more about this reflective time at the Minster

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CBBC star shares her journey of faith with school pupils

9th March 2025

Knights Templar Community Church School in Watchet received a special visit from Gemma Hunt. Gemma is best known for her role as Pirate Gem in the BAFTA winning CBeebies programme Swashbuckle.

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A place for everyone

9th March 2025

The Warm Space St Francis Church, Bridgwater has been so successful that it is still running long after its planned closing date. The Warm Space, runs alongside a thriving Toddler Group and a Youth Night the team being held at St Francis'.

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Church bereavement course offers comfort and community support

7th March 2025

“It’s about serving the whole community and the individuals within it in things that matter most.”

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Celebrations at Crook Peak to mark 40 years of unity without uniformity

6th March 2025

On Sunday, 2 March Bishop Michael joined in the celebrations to mark the 40-year anniversary of Crook Peak United Parish at St Gregory’s in Weare. The service marked the culmination of a month of celebrations across the parish’s six churches, which together raised over £1,000 for good causes.

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Find out all the latest news and information in this week's edition of Connect

2nd March 2025

We share stories and updates to inspire, inform, and help you pray.

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Bishop Ruth to become interim Bishop of Liverpool

28th February 2025

Downing Street has announced today that Bishop Ruth is to become the new suffragan Bishop of Wigan in the Diocese of Liverpool and to serve as the Interim Bishop of Liverpool.

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Clergy talk church money matters

27th February 2025

Over 70 clergy attended the first of this year’s Church Money Matters gatherings at Flourish House, Wells on 26 February.

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Church and farming community celebrate Tractor Sunday with a service in the pub

27th February 2025

Churchwarden at St Peter's Evercreech, Michèle Hole, says it’s about recognising their work and showing that the church walks alongside them.

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Churchyard snowdrops are a sign of spring and a hope for creation

25th February 2025

Keinton Mandeville Church Snowdrop Extraviganza brings community together for a day to learn about nature and conservation

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School Pastors mark a decade of support for students

18th February 2025

For more than ten years, a dedicated group of trained volunteers has been making a difference to the lives of students at Pyrland School, a large secondary school in Taunton.

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Church Money Matters newsletter: giving, funding and finance updates

18th February 2025

The latest issue of Church Money Matters, the newsletter for all the latest updates related to church finance, is now available to read.

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Exploring outdoors for all ages

17th February 2025

20 people from across the Taunton Archdeaconry and beyond gathered in glorious sunshine on Saturday morning in the churchyard at St James Church, Taunton.


Connect 17 February 2025

17th February 2025

All the latest news from around the Diocese of Bath and Wells

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Diocesan Synods’ finance motion to General Synod adjourned

17th February 2025

Due to the overrun of previous items of Synod business, insufficient time was left available to give this motion proper consideration. Hence Bishop Michael proposed a motion requesting an adjournment so that the next Synod in July can fully address the serious concerns raised.

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Bishop Michael visits Hinkley Point C to see the work of the chaplaincy team

14th February 2025

Bishop Michael and Archdeacon Simon Hill were shown around the 430 acre site where they saw the newly constructed nuclear reactors and turbines, and had the opportunity to meet Hinkley’s Construction Director.

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Brand new environment podcast is launched

14th February 2025

The first episode of Lower Carbon, Higher Power with Bishop Michael as the first guest, is available to listen to now.

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