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Bath Abbey launches a new website containing details of its memorials

3rd August 2023

The new memorial website is the result of 8 years of research by Bath Abbey’s archive team of staff and volunteers which was carried out as part of the Footprint Project, funded largely by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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‘Inspirational’ day for Churchwardens

2nd August 2023

On Saturday, 29 July, over 40 churchwardens attended the first of this year’s Churchwardens’ Days. The next opportunity for churchwardens from across our diocese to gather is 23 September 2023.

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Safeguarding Newsletter July 2023

28th July 2023

Ben Goodhind, Safeguarding Manager for the Diocese of Bath and Wells has shared his July newsletter for Parish Safeguarding Officers and all those who want to keep up to date with the latest news from the safeguarding team.

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Praying for children and young people in our communities

19th July 2023

During the first week of July, churches, individuals and schools joined in a Week of Prayer for Children and Young People.

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Spree South West 2023

18th July 2023

Those who made the journey from Bath and Wells declare it, "The best Christian experience of my life"

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Senior Force Chaplain receives a Lifetime Service Award

18th July 2023

Andy Paget, Senior Force Chaplain with Avon and Somerset Police, is recognised for his 27 years service

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More than 1,700 children from 55 schools attended Pilgrim services

16th July 2023

The services were held at Wells Cathedral, Bath Abbey and Taunton Minster

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The Celebration of Lay Ministries

16th July 2023

Giving thanks and celebrating all those who have given their time, talents and gifts to their churches and their communities.

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Exploring God’s story through the arts

13th July 2023

"What a wonderful course ... full of encouragement, ideas, awe and wonder.''

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Bishop Michael & Bishop Ruth join a group of young adults on pilgrimage to Taizé

13th July 2023

Each year tens of thousands of young pilgrims make the trip to the small village of Taizé in central France to share in the community's way of life.

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Wells Cathedral Special Visitation Determination and Direction

13th July 2023

The Rt Revd Michael Beasley, Bishop of Bath and Wells has published the Determination and Directions resulting from the Special Visitation to Wells Cathedral


Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust celebrates its 10th birthday

11th July 2023

The schools Trust marks the milestone with a jumper tying world record.

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Working together to achieve Net Zero

7th July 2023

The closing date for filling out your Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) has been extended to 31 August 2023

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Bath and Wells to pilot new cascade model of Launchpad

7th July 2023

The new model will see the diocese partnering with Youthscape but delivering Launchpad themselves.

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Learning about spirituality through prayer

6th July 2023

Pupils at Trull Church of England VA Primary School explore themes of serving and giving, music and fellowship

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Safeguarding newsletter - June 2023

30th June 2023

The latest newsletter from the Safeguarding team is now available

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Celebrating our link with Zambia

30th June 2023

Bishop Michael talks with Archbishop Albert Chama ahead of Zambia - Bath & Wells Sunday

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We welcome two new Anna Chaplains

30th June 2023

Pam Southam and Rachel Moore Anna Friend join a growing network of Anna Chaplains in Bath and Wells.

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Bishop's letter: What a joy!

28th June 2023

In his letter to parishes this month, Bishop Michael talks of the joy of supporting and nurturing our young people.


Manna feature: Supporting our schools

28th June 2023

In Bath and Wells we are blessed to have 182 Church of England schools. While they each support their children in their own unique way, their values are underpinned by the Church of England’s values of wisdom, hope, community and dignity. Supporting our schools with their own unique talents are our school governors.

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