Manna interview: God's representative
28th September 2023The Revd Katy Garner, former Rector of Backwell with Chelvey and Brockley, talks chaplaincy ahead of her licensing as Chaplain at Bath Spa University.
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Bishops' letter: What an opportunity
28th September 2023In her October message for parishes, Bishop Ruth reflects on chaplaincy.
Manna article: Growing chaplaincy
28th September 2023At a time when we are hearing about the growing secular nature of our society, it may be surprising to hear that, in Bath and Wells, almost every month there is a call from an organisation enquiring about getting a chaplain. Find out more about how chaplaincy is growing in Bath and Wells
Interfaith Adviser commissioned
25th September 2023Bishop Ruth commissioned the Revd Narinder Tegally as the new diocesan Interfaith Adviser in a service at the Bishop's Palace Chapel on 13 September
New Chair for safeguarding advisory panel
21st September 2023The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) has a new chair. David Niven, who also carries out the role for the Diocese of Bristol, is an experienced social worker and former national chair of the British Association of Social Workers.
Treasurer training sessions return
21st September 2023The diocesan Finance team are hosting a series of training sessions for treasurers later in the year. There will be three sessions in total, two face-to-face and one online session.
Giving and funding support for all churches
21st September 2023All three archdeaconries now have their own dedicated Local Giving Adviser. Natalie Wainwright, who already supports Taunton Archdeaconry has taken on the role for Wells Archdeaconry.
Clergy teens live Life to the Max
20th September 2023In mid-September 'Life to the Max' returned for another year. Life to the Max is an outdoor activity holiday for young people from clergy families in the Diocese of Bath and Wells and the Diocese of Bristol
Members of the Anglican Alliance meet in Wells
15th September 2023The Alliance is made up of members from every continent in the world. "It's like the world has come to Wells."
Pioneer Minister organises village fundraising event
15th September 2023"A great opportunity to take the church out of the building."
Bishop Michael visits the Giant's Garden in Frome
15th September 2023"A place that’s restoring people, helping the environment and showing our love and care for each other."
A transformative garden project takes root.
15th September 2023A community garden with growing space for young adults is being established on land neglected and forgotten for more than ten years
Welcoming Caroline Boddington to Wells Cathedral
15th September 2023Caroline will be co-opted on to the Chapter of Wells Cathedral at the next meeting in September
#ComeOnBoard
13th September 2023Primary and secondary schools across Bath and Wells are looking for people over the age of 18 to become governors. Could you add to their number or know someone who could? Could you become a school governor?
Bishop Ruth seconded to the role of Acting Bishop of Coventry
13th September 2023It has been announced that Bishop Ruth has been invited to be the Acting Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Coventry following the retirement of the Bishop of Warwick, the Rt Revd John Stroyan and the appointment of the Bishop of Coventry, the Rt Reverend Dr Christopher Cocksworth, as the Dean of Windsor.
A pupil from Wells Cathedral School sings with the Lusaka Cathedral choir
13th September 2023Mila Tsoneva, who is a specialist vocal scholar, travelled to Zambia to further her knowledge of African choral traditions.
Chew Magna hosts first of Bishops’ Autumn Deanery Visits
8th September 2023People from across Chew Magna Deanery gathered at St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham on 7 September for the first in a series of autumn visits from our bishops.
Safeguarding Newsletter September 2023
5th September 2023The latest update from the Safeguarding team
St George’s Wilton Community Fridge has officially opened
4th September 2023St George’s Wilton Community Fridge has officially opened, launching its efforts to combat food waste within the local community.
Archbishop Albert enthroned as the new Bishop of Lusaka
3rd September 2023On Sunday 2 September, we hold Archbishop Albert Chama, and the people of the Diocese of Lusaka, in our thoughts and prayers, as Archbishop Albert is enthroned as the new Bishop of Lusaka.
