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Church communities across Somerset are being encouraged to take part in a process of learning and praying together as part of discerning a way forward for the Church in relation to matters of identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.

An opportunity to bring farmers, their families and friends together at a time when many have felt isolated and cut off from their communities.

Hundreds turn out to enjoy the festival which this year had a Christmas card theme.

We say goodbye and thank you to David as he leaves to take up a new post with the Clewer Initiative.

'So many of the things we hoped for have already started happening.'

Decorations have a message of thanks from children in the school.

With the start of Advent, the Advent Prayer Space came to West Pennard CE School.

Taking meter readings, recycling waste and planting trees all part of the plan.

Community comes together to decorate the churchyard for Advent.

Across Bath and Wells we will be gathering onsite and online to celebrate Advent and Christmas.

Emily Hatton, who features in our Advent campaign, prepares for her first Christmas as a Youth Minister

The diocese has reshaped its Support Services team as it seeks to offer more focused support to parishes in their mission activity and to achieve savings due to the financial pressures it faces from reductions in Parish Share income, exacerbated by the impact of the Covid pandemic.

Clergy from across the diocese gathered at the Bishop's Palace this week, to attend the annual Archdeaconry Advent retreat days.

'What do you do when your toddler starts school and you can't make it to the church parent and toddler group?' That was the question that Watchet and Williton realised many parents were facing and the church has come up with an innovative solution.

The children of West Pennard CE Primary School have created a beautiful Hall display entitled 'A rainbow of reflection'

Rosemary Pearce has joined the diocese as interim Diocesan Secretary.

Bishop Ruth's letter to PCCs and treasurers outlining how we addressing the financial hurdles we face.

Taking a look at the existing heating system and discussing the way forward

For children with special needs, their family and carers

"through our denomination, and as members of the Body of Christ, we are one."