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Living in Love and Faith: join the conversation 1st January 2022 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. | ![]() |
Carol Service for farmers from inside the livestock ring 16th December 2021 An opportunity to bring farmers, their families and friends together at a time when many have felt isolated and cut off from their communities. | ![]() |
Christmas Tree Festival brings community back together 15th December 2021 Hundreds turn out to enjoy the festival which this year had a Christmas card theme. | ![]() |
Farewell to David Maggs 10th December 2021 We say goodbye and thank you to David as he leaves to take up a new post with the Clewer Initiative. | ![]() |
Celebrating four years of the Pioneer Project in Bath and Wells 10th December 2021 'So many of the things we hoped for have already started happening.' | ![]() |
Pupils create a gratitude Christmas tree 8th December 2021 Decorations have a message of thanks from children in the school. | ![]() |
New school prayer space for Advent 8th December 2021 With the start of Advent, the Advent Prayer Space came to West Pennard CE School. | ![]() |
Pupils take steps to school's reduce carbon footprint 8th December 2021 Taking meter readings, recycling waste and planting trees all part of the plan. | ![]() |
Bringing light and hope to the whole village. 8th December 2021 Community comes together to decorate the churchyard for Advent. | ![]() |
At the heart of Christmas 2nd December 2021 Across Bath and Wells we will be gathering onsite and online to celebrate Advent and Christmas. | ![]() |
Interview: A time to celebrate 30th November 2021 Emily Hatton, who features in our Advent campaign, prepares for her first Christmas as a Youth Minister | ![]() |
Diocese’s Support Services reshaped to offer more localised support 26th November 2021 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. | ![]() |
Palace goes quiet for clergy days 25th November 2021 Clergy from across the diocese gathered at the Bishop's Palace this week, to attend the annual Archdeaconry Advent retreat days. | ![]() |
Creating a church community around the campfire 25th November 2021 '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. | ![]() |
A rainbow of reflection for West Pennard 23rd November 2021 The children of West Pennard CE Primary School have created a beautiful Hall display entitled 'A rainbow of reflection' | ![]() |
Interim Diocesan Secretary for the diocese 23rd November 2021 Rosemary Pearce has joined the diocese as interim Diocesan Secretary. | ![]() |
Facing the financial challenges together 22nd November 2021 Bishop Ruth's letter to PCCs and treasurers outlining how we addressing the financial hurdles we face. | ![]() |
Church community considers carbon footprint 21st November 2021 Taking a look at the existing heating system and discussing the way forward | ![]() |
A special Carol Service 21st November 2021 For children with special needs, their family and carers | ![]() |
New General Synod representatives share their first experiences 21st November 2021 "through our denomination, and as members of the Body of Christ, we are one." | ![]() |