CTE Presidents issue a joint statement in response to recent violent disorder
7th August 2024Churches Together England Presidents urge churches and communities to work together to put an end to violence, restore peace and heal our nation
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A 24-hour prayer space created from a former gardener's bothy
7th August 2024“It is exciting to see something derelict being rebuilt and for such an important work as prayer. Somehow there is something truly biblical about praying in a gardener's shed."
Wells Cathedral awarded £4.4m towards its campaign to save Vicars' Close
6th August 2024The award from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, boosts the campaign to raise funds to carry out critical conservation work on the world-renowned medieval street
Licensing of a second full-time chaplain at Hinkley Point C
31st July 2024"It is a real privilege to live for Jesus and share my faith in practical ways on this huge construction site"
Reflections from Taizé
30th July 2024"My experience at Taizé has been life-changing and I am very grateful that I got the opportunity to do it." Those who joined the Bath and Wells young people's pilgrimage share their experiences.
Making a pilgrimage to Wells Cathedral
26th July 2024Pilgrims from the Benefice of Ilminster and Whitelackington share in the Cathedral’s worship
Portishead Church unveils giant recycled fish at the Portishead Summer Show
24th July 2024The fish is part of a large seascape, developed over the past few months by the church community with the assistance of local schools and organisations for the show
Pupil Chaplains help out at toddler group
24th July 2024Pupil chaplains in Clevedon are hands on at Little Fish Toddler Group
Eco-Arts Festival to Celebrate and Protect Nature
19th July 2024New Christian worshiping community Combines art and care for God’s earth at a new festival in Shepton Mallet
Empowering the next generation
19th July 2024Diocese of Bath and Wells in partnership with Movement launch the Young Leaders Learning Hub
July Safeguarding newsletter
15th July 2024In this month's Safeguarding Newsletter, read about the upcoming Parish Safeguarding Officer Forum, updates on child-to-parent domestic abuse policies, the importance of completing Parish Dashboards, and details for Safeguarding Sunday 2024. Additionally, the newsletter includes contact information for the Safeguarding team.
Diocesan Synod July 2024 – ‘Facts are favourable’
12th July 2024Read the latest from Diocesan Synod and the AGM of the Diocesan Board of Finance, including an update from General Synod, the proposed new methodology for the Common Fund and a financial update from the DBF.
I feel I’m an accidental author: Meet our amazing friend Jesus by Kate A White
12th July 2024Kate, a mother and accidental author, never intended to write a book. It all began with a New Year’s conversation with God.
Churches can now apply for free portrait of the King
9th July 2024Churches have until 15 August to apply for the free, framed portrait of HRH King Charles.
Bath and Wells joins new national network of worshipping communities in schools
2nd July 2024The Church of England has launched a new network of 40 worshipping communities today, furthering its vision of becoming younger and more diverse. The new FLOURISH network will establish partnerships between schools or Further Education colleges and their local churches, aiming to engage a large number of children, young people, and their families.
Education award for Bath and Wells MAT CEO
8th July 2024Andrea Arlidge, chief executive of Futura, a school multi-academy trust (MAT) in Bath and Wells, has been honoured with a Silver Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Pearson National Teaching Awards.
New church buildings adviser appointed
5th July 2024Mark Lidster will be joining us as Church Buildings Adviser on Monday, 5 August 2024, replacing Emma Brown who left earlier this year.
Bishop officially opens Two Rivers School
5th July 2024Bishop Michael joined local dignitaries at Two Rivers Church of England Primary, Keynsham for the official opening of our newest church academy.
Sir David Attenborough thanks pupils for helping the environment
5th July 2024Over 10,000 pupils from 26 primary and secondary schools participated in the Futura Eco Summit and took positive action to improve biodiversity in their schools' outdoor spaces.
St. Peter's Church hosted a Teddy Bears' Picnic
5th July 2024The churchyard was bustling with excitement as children discovered teddy bears hidden among the trees and participated in fun games like flying teddies, a relay race around the church, and a challenging obstacle course.