Diocese comes together for Chrism Service
4th April 2023Wells Cathedral was packed on 4 April, when clergy and lay people came together for the diocesan Chrism Service with the Blessing of the Oils and Renewal of Commitment to Ministry.
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Manna interview: Going greener
4th April 2023Sue Carpenter explains how St James, Taunton is caring for creation in its church grounds for the benefit of the wildlife, the church and the local community.
Bishop's letter: The joy of Easter
4th April 2023Bishop Ruth shares a message for Easter
Manna feature: Coming together to care for creation
4th April 2023It’s been three years since Bath and Wells declared a climate emergency and committed to Net Zero by 2030. During that time church communities have been making changes in a host of ways, all doing their bit to care for creation and help us achieve our goals, and in November we achieved A Rocha’s Bronze Eco Diocese status.
Holy Week and Easter in Bath and Wells
3rd April 2023Church communities are coming together across Bath and Wells to celebrate Holy Week and Easter.
Schools throughout Bath and Wells celebrate Easter
3rd April 20233-D crosses, Easter gardens and church services. Schools throughout Bath and Wells celebrate Easter before breaking up for the school holidays.
Mission and ministry in new housing areas
31st March 2023Conference attracts more than fifty people interested in learning from those who are pioneering in new housing areas in different parts of the county and country.
"An exciting journey with God and his people"
31st March 2023Students complete the CMS Certificate in Pioneer Mission run in partnership with the Dioceses of Truro and Salisbury.
Dropping 29 meters down the church tower
31st March 2023Abseilers over come their fears to raise funds for school chaplaincy which provides pastoral support for students and staff.
Wells Cathedal and transatlantic slavery
23rd March 2023Conference in Wells shares research carried out into the city's links with the slave trade and launches a self-guided trail to historic sites in Wells which have links to British slavery.
Diocesan Synod: March 2023
22nd March 2023Diocesan Synod met at the Canalside Centre on Saturday, 18 March. Find out more about proceedings.
Elizabethan chalices found in four neighbouring parishes
21st March 2023All four chalices, created during the reign of Elizabeth I, were discovered in churches in Allerton, Badgworth, Mark and Weare.
Join the Celebration of Lay Ministries
21st March 2023Celebrate, recognise and thank all those who have generously given their time, gifts and talents in their communities and churches.
Safeguarding news special: Safeguarding Dashboards
21st March 2023Read the latest news from the safeguarding team, including why you should be using your Safeguarding Dashboard
Cycling the Somerset border in support of young people
14th March 2023A member of St Mary’s Cannington is to cycle more than 600 miles to raise funds for PROMISEworks which suppports some of Somerset’s most vulnerable young people.
SIAMS inspectors praise school for its pastoral care
14th March 2023"A distinctive Christian vision which is clearly lived by the whole school community...ensuring the flourishing of pupils and adults alike."
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The first NIV audio Bible voiced fully by women from across the UK
7th March 2023Her Audio Bible UK, pioneered by a curate from Bath, is launched on International Women’s Day.
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Welcoming visitors from Zambia
3rd March 2023Fr Bernard Phiri and Fr Emmanuel Ngoma, two priests from the Diocese of Eastern Zambia, travelled to Bath and Wells to spend time with their link parishes.
Music at St Michael's bringing the community together
2nd March 2023Music in the community, for the community and led by the community taking place at St Michael and All Angels Church in Yeovil.
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Safeguarding newsletter: February 2023
2nd March 2023February's news from the Safeguarding team