Manna interview: Prebend, Adrian Prior Sankey who previously led the Taunton Team Chaplaincy delivering chaplaincy in public spaces, care homes, offices, retail, cadet forces, the railway and among the marginalised, he now serves as chaplain to the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO).
This newsletter is packed with updates, including important training sessions for the Safeguarding Dashboards and upcoming events such as the Parish Safeguarding Officer Forum.
An innovative new Therapeutic Education provision at the former school in Misterton will offer places for children and young people with additional and SEND needs
Julia Hill has been appointed as the new Head of Mission Support and Ministry Development.
"A wonderful 24 hours"
Bishop Michael talks 'reimagining generosity' in his letter to parishes in the Manna mailing this month.
September is Harvest season, a time during which we can all give thanks for God’s generosity to us. It is also Generosity Week (29 September – 6 October), an opportunity to reflect on all the good gifts that we have received within our churches and consider how our church family and wider community might explore together what it means to live generously throughout the rest of the year.
The Revd Jonathan Philpott, who has swapped parish ministry in Berrow and Brean for a role with the diocesan Giving and Funding team, talks giving in the latest Manna mailing.
Mike Haslam, our Chaplaincy Adviser and Mission Development Team Leader has been appointed to become the Director of Transforming Ministry in the Diocese of St Asaph in the Church in Wales.
Find out what's changed in the Education team following the recent retirement of Pauline, David and Karen.
The August Safeguarding newsletter is now available, with exciting team news, Safeguarding Dashboard information, the forthcoming Safeguarding Audit and guidance on working and volunteering with children and young people and much more.
"He will be an asset to the well-being of our dedicated crew who volunteer their time to save lives at sea.”
The Parochial Church Council of St Dubricius Church in Porlock has been awarded a £179,335 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to conserve the spire and roof of St Dubricius Church, Porlock
Are you up to date with your safeguarding training? There is a range of safeguarding training sessions planned for autumn 2024, including a new, dedicated safeguarding course for chaplains, the first of which takes place at the end of August.
In Autumn 2024, the Church of England Diocesan Disability Advisers are holding a series of three exciting events for those who are disabled or neurodivergent, who wish to explore their sense of calling to ministry within the Church.
The Racial Justice Unit for the Church of England has issued prayers that churches can use during this period of civil unrest and racial tension.
Churches Together England Presidents urge churches and communities to work together to put an end to violence, restore peace and heal our nation
“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."
The 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
"It is a real privilege to live for Jesus and share my faith in practical ways on this huge construction site"
