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Interview: A time to celebrate

30th November 2021

Emily Hatton, who features in our Advent campaign, prepares for her first Christmas as a Youth Minister


Diocese's Support Services reshaped to offer more localised support

26th November 2021

The diocese has reshaped its Support Services team as it seeks to offer more focused support to parishes in their mission activity and to achieve savings due to the financial pressures it faces from reductions in Parish Share income, exacerbated by the impact of the Covid pandemic.


Palace goes quiet for clergy days

25th November 2021

Clergy from across the diocese gathered at the Bishop's Palace this week, to attend the annual Archdeaconry Advent retreat days.


Creating a church community around the campfire

25th November 2021

'What do you do when your toddler starts school and you can't make it to the church parent and toddler group?' That was the question that Watchet and Williton realised many parents were facing and the church has come up with an innovative solution.


A rainbow of reflection for West Pennard

23rd November 2021

The children of West Pennard CE Primary School have created a beautiful Hall display entitled 'A rainbow of reflection'


Interim Diocesan Secretary for the diocese

23rd November 2021

Rosemary Pearce has joined the diocese as interim Diocesan Secretary.


Facing the financial challenges together

22nd November 2021

Bishop Ruth's letter to PCCs and treasurers outlining how we addressing the financial hurdles we face.


Church community considers carbon footprint

21st November 2021

Taking a look at the existing heating system and discussing the way forward


A special Carol Service

21st November 2021

For children with special needs, their family and carers


New General Synod representatives share their first experiences

21st November 2021

"through our denomination, and as members of the Body of Christ, we are one."


47 people are confirmed at Wells Cathedral

19th November 2021

Celebrating the hope and joy that faith gives us


Church school unveils new sculpture designed with the help of pupils

19th November 2021

Ideas of friendship, strength, trust, courage, and diversity are included in the design


Star Trail Voyager visits schools in Portishead

19th November 2021

Sharing the Christmas story with a generation of children


Becoming an Eco Church

11th November 2021

Sharing the experience to encourage others to take the plunge


Exploring Faith

11th November 2021

A new diocesan course to help you dig deeper into the Christian faith and reflect on how to live that faith out in action.


Remembrance Sunday

11th November 2021

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them


Bells ring out again at St Edward's in Goathurst

10th November 2021

Thousands are raised by the church community to pay for the repair and restoration of the bells and bell tower


Seven new pupil chaplains at St John's School in Wellington

9th November 2021

They promise to pray, learn about and share God's love, in the playground and all around the school.


Revd Kate Scott, the new Bishops' Chaplain

1st November 2021

We welcome Kate to her new post at the Bishops' Palace and say a fond farewell to Revd Canon Dr Graham Dodds as he retires.


Zoom synod considers the financial challenges of the future

30th October 2021

"Joining together in embarking on the journey without fear but with our eyes fixed on Him who calls us."

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