National Director of Safeguarding visits Bath and Wells
24th January 2024"A great opportunity to share the progress we have been making as a diocese and discuss how the National Safeguarding Team and the diocese can work collaboratively together."
News
Distinguished educator key speaker at School Leaders Parish Partners' Conference
19th January 2024Paul Rusby is one of two guest speakers at the Conference focusing on the importance of and value of spiritual leadership for schools, churches and communities in the 21st century, to be held in Wells in March this year.
Opening up a flexible path to lay ministry
18th January 2024Releasing the gifts of all in Bath and Wells will become a lot easier thanks to the introduction of the lay ministry pathway, a more flexible and adaptable approach for those training in different lay ministries, such as Lay Worship Assistant (LWA) and Lay Pastoral Assistant (LPA).
Creative arts in ministry day
17th January 2024An opportunity to learn how we to use creativity in our everyday faith, as well as in our work with others.
Revd Deborah Perreau receives award from Somerset Council
15th January 2024Deborah, Deanery Mission Priest for Somerset South, received the Community Resilience Award from Somerset Council in acknowledgment of her exceptional efforts following severe flooding.
The next Dean of Wells announced
15th January 2024The King has approved the appointment of the Reverend Canon Toby Wright, Team Rector of Witney and Honorary Canon of Christ Church, Oxford, to be appointed as Dean of Wells, in succession to the Very Reverend Dr John Davies.
The latest Bible Chat Mats are launched.
10th January 2024Series 4 in the Bible Chat Mats collection have been designed to inspire everyday faith and discipleship
Welcome Cesca, our new Growing Faith Adviser
9th January 2024Welcome Cesca, our new Growing Faith Adviser
South Petherton churchwarden recognised in New Year honours list
2nd January 2024Steve Harrison, Churchwarden at St Peter and St Paul Church in South Petherton has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of his service to the local community
Chaplains provide support to overseas sailors
2nd January 2024More than 400 gift boxes filled by church communities in Bath and Wells were shared with every sailor who came to Royal Portbury and Avonmouth Docks near Bristol
More than 200 people enjoy Experience Narnia at St Barnabas Church, Bath
2nd January 2024People from all parts of the local community took part in the experience based on the book "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", by C.S Lewis
Farewell to the Deputy Diocesan Registrar
21st December 2023Janet Saxon, Deputy Diocesan Registrar, is retiring this Christmas
Village Nativity Trail helps families experience the Christmas story
21st December 2023West Lydford, church volunteers creating a Christmas experience to bring the nativity story to life for local children and families
Manna interview: Making a difference
20th December 2023Revd David Keen, Vicar at St Peter’s, Yeovil shares how the support they offer from their community centre is making a difference.
Bishop's letter: Hope in deed
18th December 2023Bishop Michael talks about hope and practical Christian action in his message to the diocese at the start of 2024
Manna feature: Taking action for good
18th December 2023Christian communities across Bath and Wells support the neighbourhoods they serve in a host of different ways – from the more traditional support for initiatives such as community fridges and foodbanks that address food poverty, to walking alongside their community and fostering community growth in more unexpected places like football clubs and workplaces.
Bishop Michael's Christmas Message
15th December 2023A Christmas message from Bishop Michael.
Bringing the Christmas story to life
14th December 2023From the minute the primary school pupils arrived on the farm they encountered a world similar to the one Mary and Joseph experienced as they travelled to Bethlehem and sought somewhere to stay.
Safeguarding Newsletter – Christmas Edition 2023
8th December 2023Safeguarding Manager, Ben Goodhind, wish everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas
Chaplaincy at Bath Christmas Market
7th December 2023"A great joy and privilege to offer a welcoming presence, a listening ear, to discern where the Holy Spirit is at work, and to join in"
