October 2024 Safeguarding Newsletter
8th October 2024This month's newsletter contains lots of useful updates, details of upcoming courses and news about the parish dashboards
News
Award ceremony for the CMS Certificate in Pioneer Mission
27th September 2024A Street Pastor from Yeovil, a lay worker and clergy spouse from North Somerset and a lead outreach worker from an estate in Bath: these were some of the people to receive a Certificate.
Churches welcome visitors for Heritage Open Days
27th September 2024“Deeply valued the opportunity to connect with people, hear their stories and journey alongside them."
Bishop Michael receives a warm welcome from schools in the diocese
27th September 2024Bishop Michael officially opened a new nursery in North Curry and had lunch students at Pyrland School in Taunton
New School Leaders come to Evensong and Reception at the Bishops Palace
27th September 2024The new leaders are taking up new headship roles, or senior leadership roles in one of the Multi Academy Trusts which home many of our Church of England Schools.
More than 300 enjoy special day out organised by St Francis Church, Bridgwater
26th September 2024The Holiday Club, run by St Francis of Assisi Church run for more than 25 years, arose in response to the community’s needs.
Three new bishops in Zambia
24th September 2024The former world mission adviser and Zambia-link co-ordinator for the diocese of Bath and Wells reflects on their consecration
Church of England’s Net Zero Carbon 2030 Impact Report
24th September 2024Report highlights progress on Church of England’s ambition to reach net zero carbon
‘Spectacular' immersive sound and light installation comes to Bath Abbey
18th September 2024‘Shine On’ is a bespoke Son et Lumière installation by the renowned artistic collaboration ‘Luxmuralis’
An action-packed weekend for young people from clergy families
18th September 2024Life to the Max celebrates it's 21st year with a weekend away
Manna interview: Walking alongside
17th September 2024Manna interview: Prebend, Adrian Prior Sankey who previously led the Taunton Team Chaplaincy delivering chaplaincy in public spaces, care homes, offices, retail, cadet forces, the railway and among the marginalised, he now serves as chaplain to the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO).
Safeguarding Newsletter - Week ending the 20th September 2024
16th September 2024This newsletter is packed with updates, including important training sessions for the Safeguarding Dashboards and upcoming events such as the Parish Safeguarding Officer Forum.
Bath and Wells works with Somerset Council on new education centre in Misterton
13th September 2024An innovative new Therapeutic Education provision at the former school in Misterton will offer places for children and young people with additional and SEND needs
New lead for Mission Support and Ministry Development team
12th September 2024Julia Hill has been appointed as the new Head of Mission Support and Ministry Development.
Archbishop Justin joins the 24 hour Wave of Prayer
9th September 2024"A wonderful 24 hours"
Manna mailing: Bishop’s letter
2nd September 2024Bishop Michael talks 'reimagining generosity' in his letter to parishes in the Manna mailing this month.
Manna mailing: Inspiring generosity
2nd September 2024September is Harvest season, a time during which we can all give thanks for God’s generosity to us. It is also Generosity Week (29 September – 6 October), an opportunity to reflect on all the good gifts that we have received within our churches and consider how our church family and wider community might explore together what it means to live generously throughout the rest of the year.
Manna interview: Modelling who God is
2nd September 2024The Revd Jonathan Philpott, who has swapped parish ministry in Berrow and Brean for a role with the diocesan Giving and Funding team, talks giving in the latest Manna mailing.
People news: Mike Haslam to move on
2nd September 2024Mike Haslam, our Chaplaincy Adviser and Mission Development Team Leader has been appointed to become the Director of Transforming Ministry in the Diocese of St Asaph in the Church in Wales.
Fond farewells lead to changes in Education team
29th August 2024Find out what's changed in the Education team following the recent retirement of Pauline, David and Karen.
