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Now Is the time

12th June 2025

Rosanna Blewett, one of Bath and Wells #NewRevs talks about her journey to ordination. She will be ordained deacon at Wells Cathedral in June.

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Every step guided by God

12th June 2025

“It’s taken time. But now it’s the right time. And I trust that God will give me what I need to do what He’s asked me to do.” One of Bath and Wells new ordinands reflects on her faith journey.

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Trusting through uncertainty

10th June 2025

Susannah Padiachy who will be ordained deacon at Wells Cathedral in June shares how much of her life has been shaped by God's call.

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Answering the call to serve

10th June 2025

After 28 years with the Avon and Somerset Police Force former police officer, Mike Dyne is now preparing for ordination.

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Remembering the world’s seafarers in our prayers on Sea Sunday

15th May 2025

Port chaplains share the vital role of seafarers worldwide and highlight the importance of remembering them on Sea Sunday each year.

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Week of Prayer for Children and Young People (7- 11 July)

7th May 2025

This year’s Week of Prayer for Children and Young People will focus on different ages and stages and will run from Monday 7 to Friday 11 July.

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New Mission Development Team Leader and Chaplaincy Adviser

30th April 2025

We are delighted to announce that following interviews Jonathan Philpott has been appointed as Mission Development Team Leader and Richard Kelley has been appointed as Chaplaincy Adviser.

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Bath & Wells Interfaith Advisor, offers prayers for Pope Francis

25th April 2025

Revd Prebendary, Narinder Tegally, Bath and Wells Bath Interfaith Advisor and the Lead Chaplain and Staff Governor at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, expressed her condolences and offered prayers following the announcement of the death of Pope Francis.

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Creating joy

17th April 2025

Sharing in creativity, connection and community at Axbridge Deanery Synod.

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Saying goodbye to Bishop Ruth at the Chrism Service in Wells Cathedral

15th April 2025

More than 500 clergy, lay leaders and people from across the diocese attended the Chrism Eucharist and had to opportunity to say farewell to Bishop Ruth, who was attending her last service as Bishop of Taunton.

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Benefice plans for Growing Good in Weston-Super-Mare

21st March 2025

The PCC of All Saints and St Saviour, Weston-Super-Mare, recently enjoyed a session with Deanery and Parish Development Adviser, Claire Horton, as part of their Lent exploration Growing Good.

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Clergy told 'not to let your well run dry'

14th March 2025

Clergy met for a wellbeing day this week (13 March) to reflect on preventive and restorative support.

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Clergy talk church money matters

27th February 2025

Over 70 clergy attended the first of this year’s Church Money Matters gatherings at Flourish House, Wells on 26 February.

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Revd Liz Dudley is the new Bath and Wells General Synod representative

7th February 2025

We are delighted to share that The Revd Liz Dudley, Vicar of Christ Church with Saint Mary's Benefice, Frome, has been elected as one of the House of Clergy representatives for our diocese at General Synod, the national assembly of the Church of England.

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Growing Good for Lent 2025

21st January 2025

This Lent use the Church Urban Fund's Growing Good Toolkit to reflect on the call to love God and your neighbour

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School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference 2025

7th January 2025

‘Creating Welcoming Communities’


Bishop Michael's New Year message

2nd January 2025

Bringing hope to the world

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300 join Singing in the Ring at a livestock market on Exmoor

20th December 2024

Around 300 people enjoyed the Christmas Carol Service in Wheddon Cross, which brought members of the farming community, the local churches and many more together to celebrate Christmas.

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‘In the Bleak Mid-Winter’

19th December 2024

In the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparation and anticipation of comfort and joy, some may feel considerable stress

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Safeguarding Christmas Newsletter

5th December 2024

With details of the Safeguarding Audit, training, and more.

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