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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.


Celebrating St Aldhelm at Sherborne Abbey

28th June 2023

Every school and church dedicated to St Aldhelm was invited to Sherborne Abbey for a mini festival on the green followed by a service in the Abbey.


Manna interview: A witness of my faith

28th June 2023

Bryan Wong is a School Foundation Governor at St Andrew’s Church School, Bath. He spoke to Manna about his role as a school governor.


An amazing weekend of ordinations in Bath and Wells

25th June 2023

10 priests and 13 deacons are ordained

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Independent Safeguarding Board: Bishop Michael response

22nd June 2023

Bishop Michael has responded to the announcement from the Church of England regarding the Independent Safeguarding Board.

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