A Peace Dove Project is launched with the help of the local community
30th April 2025The project at St John's Church in Keynsham brings the whole town together to share a message of peace and hope
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Faith and fresh water, a family are baptised together in a local village stream
24th April 2025Their decision to be baptised outdoors reflected both the family's growing faith and their deep appreciation for nature.
Bishop Michael leads the Easter dawn service at which 12 people are confirmed
20th April 2025As the sun rose on Easter morning, outside Taunton Minster the community gathered to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and to witness the confirmation 12 people.
Transforming leader's approach to supporting young people’s faith formation
16th April 2025The Growing Faith Strategic Leaders Programme South-West Regional Pilot being led by the Diocese of Bath and Wells
Lent Cross Challenge 2025 story so far
4th April 2025Right across the diocese schools, churches and families are joining in with in the Lent Cross Challenge.
Church schools unite in song for Easter celebration
4th April 2025Five Bath and North East Somerset primary schools have joined together for a virtual celebration this Easter.
“We Deserve a Seat at the Table”
4th April 2025Cesca Priestley, Youth Voice Lead, in Bath and Wells, reflects on why listening to young people is key to the Church’s future
Sing Lasagne!
21st March 2025St Andrew’s Church in Burhham-on-Sea hosts a 'Thursday Open to All Service’. It is a demential friendly event attended by different members of the Burnhan community. This week they were joined by Bishop Michael.
CBBC star shares her journey of faith with school pupils
9th March 2025Knights Templar Community Church School in Watchet received a special visit from Gemma Hunt. Gemma is best known for her role as Pirate Gem in the BAFTA winning CBeebies programme Swashbuckle.
Regional model of the Growing Faith Strategic Leaders’ Programme is launched
21st January 202530 leaders from across the South West gather in Taunton for the launch of the programme's first regional partnership
School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference 2025
7th January 2025‘Creating Welcoming Communities’
Pupil Chaplains gather at Taunton Minister
28th November 2024It was an opportunity for pupil chaplains to connect with others from different contexts, learn more about their roles and to celebrate what they are doing together.
Such a life giving day!
19th November 2024More than 50 delegates gathered in Nailsea for the second Growing Faith Foundation Big Lunch. The day took place at Holy Trinity Church and welcomed clergy, diocesan advisers, school leaders and youth and children’s ministers from across Bath and Wells and the wider southwest, along with representatives of other church organisations.
Harvest celebrations at schools across the diocese
25th October 2024School across Bath and Wells, have been celebrating the Harvest season with services and the giving of gifts to local charities and organisations.
Young Leaders Learnng Hub gets off to a great start
23rd October 2024The Hub, established in partnership with Movement, is designed to support young leaders by offering a collaborative space to learn.
A service of welcome for Year 5 pupils
21st October 2024Children from each class played a central part in the service, taking part in a performance, poetry reading, singing, and prayer.
Year 3 pupils St Mary’s Writhlington, hit the right notes with 'Voices for Life'
10th October 202417 pupils visit the Abbey to learn more about ‘Stardust’, a space-themed music concert organised by the Bath-based charity Voices for Life.
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.
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
