Faith, Community, and Wellbeing: The Willow Community Garden
10th March 2025What began as a simple idea to create a community garden has now grown into something much more and is playing an important role in community wellbeing.
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A place for everyone
9th March 2025The Warm Space St Francis Church, Bridgwater has been so successful that it is still running long after its planned closing date. The Warm Space, runs alongside a thriving Toddler Group and a Youth Night the team being held at St Francis'.
Church bereavement course offers comfort and community support
7th March 2025“It’s about serving the whole community and the individuals within it in things that matter most.”
Churchyard snowdrops are a sign of spring and a hope for creation
25th February 2025Keinton Mandeville Church Snowdrop Extraviganza brings community together for a day to learn about nature and conservation
Exploring outdoors for all ages
17th February 202520 people from across the Taunton Archdeaconry and beyond gathered in glorious sunshine on Saturday morning in the churchyard at St James Church, Taunton.
March Manna interview
13th February 2025Fr Brendan Clover, priest in charge of all Saints and St Saviour’s Weston-super-Mare as well as Vicar of St John’s Clevedon, shares why he will be using the Growing Good Toolkit this Lent to see where God may be leading them to make a difference in the communities they serve.
Celebrating 40 Years of Crook Peak United Parish
31st January 2025A month of exciting events for all the community across the united parish to celebrate 4 decades of Crook Peak Parish.
Regional model of the Growing Faith Strategic Leaders’ Programme is launched
21st January 202530 leaders from across the South West gather in Taunton for the launch of the programme's first regional partnership
Monument restoration is completed after almost 10 years
17th January 2025Churchwarden praises everyone's hardwork and determination saying, "Nothing is too hard or impossible if it is in keeping with God’s will and for His glory."
Environmetally friendly Christingle and family service at St John's Highbridge
20th December 2024St. John the Evangelist Church in Highbridge took a fresh approach to their Christingle celebration by cutting down on the waste traditionally left behind Instead, they introduced an innovative “almost fully edible” Christingle and made angel wings from recycled milk containers.
Bringing the Christmas story to life on the farm
17th December 2024Four farms around the diocese hosted 'Journey to Bethlehem', an interactive retelling of the Christmas story for younger children. In each location churches worked with farmers to welcome school groups onto the farm, to bring the story of Jesus’ birth to life.
Reaching new homes with Orchard Grove Church
11th December 2024Revd Jon Ball shares with Manna the hope created by reaching out to the community on a new housing development.
Celebrating Reader Ministry
3rd December 2024“In response to God’s immense love for us, we seek to be God’s people, living and telling the story of Jesus.”
Pupil Chaplains gather at Taunton Minister
28th November 2024It was an opportunity for pupil chaplains to connect with others from different contexts, learn more about their roles and to celebrate what they are doing together.
More than 120 people are confirmed at Wells Cathedral
24th November 2024...'their Christian journey has brought them to a new place, of commitment, of love, of God and a willingness to serve God in the world.'
Diocesan Synod 16 November 2024: ‘God is on the move!’
22nd November 2024Diocesan Synod took place on Saturday (16 November), with nearly half of the members newly appointed and attending for the first time. Bishop Michael welcomed all the new members in his presidential address, before addressing the recent Makin Report and resignation of Archbishop Justin.
More than 120 people are to be confirmed at Wells Cathedral
21st November 2024We hold all those preparing for Confirmation that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit, rooted in love and strengthened in faith.
The Rural Forum 2024
24th October 2024A wonderful opportunity to talk, think, discuss and pray together.
Young Leaders Learnng Hub gets off to a great start
23rd October 2024The Hub, established in partnership with Movement, is designed to support young leaders by offering a collaborative space to learn.
A service of welcome for Year 5 pupils
21st October 2024Children from each class played a central part in the service, taking part in a performance, poetry reading, singing, and prayer.
