Fr John Kapambwe from Zambia is welcomed by Blackdown Benefice
29th February 2024A benefice lunch and prayers followed by visits to local villages and schools; getting involved in assemblies and watch Open Book performances.
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Bishop Michael visits Bath University
29th February 2024Bishop Michael spent time meeting and praying with staff and students as he toured the campus with the University Chaplain, Nigel Rawlinson.
Exploring creativity in Christian ministry
29th February 2024Using the arts to share faith and connecting to communities by creating together.
Manna interview: A time to reflect
28th February 2024Grant Swarbrooke, Head of Swainswick School in Bath, shares their Easter plans.
Manna mailing: Bishop's letter
28th February 2024Bishop Michael shares an Easter message in this month's Manna mailing.
Manna feature: Sharing the Easter story
28th February 2024With Easter falling at the end of March this year, preparations are well underway for some creative celebrations across Bath and Wells during Holy Week – in our churches, in our schools, as well as in our homes and outdoor spaces.
Archdeacon of Bath to leave and take on new charity sector role
26th February 2024Adrian Youings will be leaving his role as Archdeacon of Bath in June this year to become the Head of Supporter Relations for Christian charity, Care for the Family.
Coming together to provide life-saving equipment and help
25th February 2024Members of All Saints Church in Wrington raise money to buy a Community Defibrillator and undertake CPR training
Sharing ideas and resources for telling the Easter story
20th February 2024Being inspired to share the amazing Easter story with our communities
Goathurst church offers support to young families
19th February 2024"We firmly believe that God’s hand has been on this initiative, He went before us and is guiding our journey as we seek to do His will.”
Common Fund consultation continues
16th February 2024More than 250 people have now attended sessions for the Common Fund consultation which is currently underway.
How to: Filling out the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT)
16th February 2024Dan Wills, Bath and Wells Net Zero Enabler, offers a step-by-step guide to filling in the EFT
Bishop leads pop-up Ashing Service in Wells
13th February 2024The Bishop of Bath and Wells led a pop-up Ashing Service in the centre of Wells on Ash Wednesday.
Bubble Church - a new monthly church service for young families
8th February 2024“A puppet-packed, Jesus-centred, coffee-and-croissant-fuelled, 30 minute kids and families adventure.”
Her Majesty, The Queen attends a Service of Celebration at Bath Abbey
2nd February 2024The service was held to mark the 850th anniversary of St John’s Foundation which provides shelter and support for older adults in the city and works with children locally to make sure they have the best start in life
Manna interview: Making a difference
2nd February 2024Pippa Rayner, Wilder Projects Coordinator for Somerset Wildlife Trust, talks about our partnership.
Bishop's letter: Our precious gift
2nd February 2024As Christians, while we may look to reduce our own carbon footprint, we are called to be stewards and witnesses of a much more radical resource. The clue is in the word ‘ecology’.
Manna feature: Making space for nature
2nd February 2024Across Bath and Wells our churches are working with local communities and schools to care for the environment, with more than a third of churches in the diocese engaged with the Wilder Churches project.
Common Fund consultations underway
1st February 2024Over 70 people attended the first Common Fund consultation at St James, Taunton on Tuesday, 30 January, to discuss the proposed changes to the way we calculate what parishes are requested to contribute into our Common Fund.
Natalie Wainwright appointed Lead Giving and Funding Adviser
1st February 2024We are delighted to announce that Natalie Wainwright has been appointed as the new Lead Giving and Funding Adviser.
