Christians are called to be peacemakers. ‘Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples’ John 13:35. At their best Christian communities can reflect the Kingdom of God, demonstrating how people from diverse backgrounds and with different gifts can work together. In reality, things are not always harmonious.
The Revd Martin, who served in the Royal Navy for 16 years and served in the Falklands Conflict, talks peace and reconcilation.
"Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine."
Welcome to the first Registry Update with information about legal matters for parishes
Just before the half-term break, Year 3 students from Eastover School came together to create a heartwarming make-believe wedding at St. John's Church in Bridgwater.
Fellowship and fun was enjoyed by everyone at the festival, St Stephen’s Church, Bath.
St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church made their debut at the South Petherton Carnival with their float, Noah's Ark.
That was the message from Bishop Rob Wickham, head of the Church Urban Fund (CUF), who joined a meeting of the Magnificat Parishes Group last week (Tuesday, 17 October).
Learners can now develop their skills without disturbing the peace of neighbouring residents and schools.
'A new Christian Worshipping Community being born though the ministry of a Chaplaincy.'
Slavery is happening in every town, city and in rural communities. It is the most vulnerable of our society that are at risk of exploitation.
Bringing beautiful, thought-provoking creativity to Highbridge, which can come into conversation with the beauty and depth of the Christian faith.
This December, we’re inviting families and households across our diocese to join us on a special Advent journey that combines the spirit of the season with our commitment to caring for God’s creation.
Readers from all corners of the Diocese gather in Wells for Annual Readers' Day
"An inspiring day"
Support arrangements for the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), the body that advises parishes wishing to undertake work on the fabric or furnishings of their churches or churchyards, are changing.
"Katy’s chaplaincy offers the students and staff at Bath Spa a spiritual paradigm though which to explore and understand life."
”It is that sense of determination that pervades Reader ministry across the diocese, that determination to serve Jesus Christ as trained and licensed theologians in the wide variety of different ways that Readers are called to do.”
Earlier this year, the Pupil Chaplain team at Backwell Junior School took part in a discussion about caring for the environment with Bishop Michael Beasley. Following this discussion, the chaplains decided to get involved in St Andrew’s Church’s application for the Eco Church award.
St James's Church in Taunton use ancient, more biodiversity friendly, methods to cut the grass in the churchyard
