Ninety years ago, Emperor Haile Selassie and his family arrived in Bath as exiles, Narinder Tegally, our diocesan Interfaith Adviser shares how the celebrations to mark this historic event are an opportunity for us all to learn about welcome and belonging.
Stillwaters is an ecumenical and inclusive community which offers a supportive way for people drawn to contemplative prayer to deepen their relationship with God.
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our much-loved colleague and friend, the Revd Ana Lawrence, Rector of Street with Walton and Compton Dundon, has died. We hold Ana's husband Kevin, her children, and all her family and friends in our prayers at this difficult time.
It is with sadness that the Diocese of Bristol shares the news of the death of Bishop Barry Rogerson who, following his retirement, served as Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
Bishop Fiona visited ships, met with seafarers and learnt about the work of the chaplaincy team who care for those working at sea.
Throughout our diocese, and across the country farmers are struggling to cope with the effects of the intense heat, lack of rainfall and the outbreak of the disease, Bluetongue.
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The service in Porlock highlighted the story of community, forgiveness and reconciliation
Lynette Richards-Lorde was just 19 in 1959 when she travelled 4,000 miles from her home in Guyana to begin her training as a nurse at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.
The arrival of the Bride at a recent wedding at Holy Cross, Mark caused a something of stir both locally and in the national and even international press.
A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) this year.
Tony O'Mara, who has overcome his own 40-year addiction, has been nominated for the BBC award for his work supporting others in the place that helped him change his life.
On the first Sunday in August, Bishop Fiona joined the South Quantock Benefice Lammas service. Held in the open air near the church of St Mary & All Saints, Broomfield, it’s a service that has been organised and led for many, many years by the parish’s Reader, Diana Taylor who is also a local dairy farmer.
The Church of England is introducing a new national digital system for managing applications relating to works on churches, their contents, and churchyards
The Diocese of Bath and Wells has become the first diocese to receive a Gold Award Eco Church Award for diocesan offices.
If you have concerns please contact Matthew or Maria in the diocesan Finance team
At the recent General Synod, the Church of England approves a new 'Festival of Creation in Christ' and publishes major teaching document on care for creation
On Monday 6 July as the week of prayer for children and young people across the diocese began, a team from Christ Church in Weston-Super-Mare were privileged to spend the day with the children of Christ Church CE Primary School exploring prayer.
On a very hot July day, a group of intrepid walkers set out to walk between Holy Wells in the Quantock Deanery. Members of the churches from across the deanery met at St Decuman’s Holy Well in Watchet, joined by Bishop Fiona.
This summer, elections will take place for the next General Synod of the Church of England.
