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Revd Deborah Perreau receives award from Somerset Council

15th January 2024

Deborah, Deanery Mission Priest for Somerset South, received the Community Resilience Award from Somerset Council in acknowledgment of her exceptional efforts following severe flooding. 

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The next Dean of Wells announced

15th January 2024

The 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.

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The latest Bible Chat Mats are launched.

10th January 2024

Series 4 in the Bible Chat Mats collection have been designed to inspire everyday faith and discipleship

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Welcome Cesca, our new Growing Faith Adviser

9th January 2024

Welcome Cesca, our new Growing Faith Adviser

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South Petherton churchwarden recognised in New Year honours list

2nd January 2024

Steve 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

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Chaplains provide support to overseas sailors

2nd January 2024

More 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

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More than 200 people enjoy Experience Narnia at St Barnabas Church, Bath

2nd January 2024

People 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

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Farewell to the Deputy Diocesan Registrar

21st December 2023

Janet Saxon, Deputy Diocesan Registrar, is retiring this Christmas

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Village Nativity Trail helps families experience the Christmas story

21st December 2023

West Lydford, church volunteers creating a Christmas experience to bring the nativity story to life for local children and families

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Manna interview: Making a difference

20th December 2023

Revd David Keen, Vicar at St Peter’s, Yeovil shares how the support they offer from their community centre is making a difference.

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Bishop's letter: Hope in deed

18th December 2023

Bishop Michael talks about hope and practical Christian action in his message to the diocese at the start of 2024

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Manna feature: Taking action for good

18th December 2023

Christian 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.

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Bishop Michael's Christmas Message

15th December 2023

A Christmas message from Bishop Michael.

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Bringing the Christmas story to life

14th December 2023

From 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.

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Safeguarding Newsletter – Christmas Edition 2023

8th December 2023

Safeguarding Manager, Ben Goodhind, wish everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas

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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"

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Wells Cathedral School pupil wins BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2023

6th December 2023

Year 8 pupil Belinda Gifford-Guy was praised for her particular ability to tell a story through her performance.

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Talking about faith using the beautiful landscape all around

6th December 2023

More than 40 adults and children gathered in Middlezoy for the 'Autumn Days – Close to God’s Creation' event to explore the Nature Trails and discuss faith

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A new carol for Advent composed in Wiveliscombe

5th December 2023

Revd Hugh Allen has created his very own Advent song, using a traditional German tune and adapting it with words for a 2023 audience.

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Manna interview: Let’s take it outside!

1st December 2023

Julie Perry is the Children’s and Family’s Worker for the Parish of Minehead and runs a weekly outdoor Toddler Church.

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