Transforming leader's approach to supporting young people’s faith formation
16th April 2025The Growing Faith Strategic Leaders Programme South-West Regional Pilot being led by the Diocese of Bath and Wells
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Saying goodbye to Bishop Ruth at the Chrism Service in Wells Cathedral
15th April 2025More than 500 clergy, lay leaders and people from across the diocese attended the Chrism Eucharist and had to opportunity to say farewell to Bishop Ruth, who was attending her last service as Bishop of Taunton.
St John's Midsomer Norton welcome Bishop Michael as part of Benefice Visit
4th April 2025“It was a wonderful occasion and made for a special time for everyone.”
Partnering locally to care for creation
1st April 2025God’s generosity can be witnessed in the most unexpected ways and places
Benefice plans for Growing Good in Weston-Super-Mare
21st March 2025The PCC of All Saints and St Saviour, Weston-Super-Mare, recently enjoyed a session with Deanery and Parish Development Adviser, Claire Horton, as part of their Lent exploration Growing Good.
A decade of brews and bonds: two coffee mornings celebrate 10 years of community
21st March 2025On Shrove Tuesday St Paul's Kewstoke, celebrated the 10 year anniversary of their coffee morning with pancakes and prosecco. And in Peasedown the women's coffee morning also marked over a decade of support for women in their community.
Winter Warmer Lunches
21st March 2025Set up as a simple way of offering connection, the Winter Warmer Lunches offer care, and support to people in their community during the colder months. Since autumn 2012, the lunches have provided not just a warm meal, but also a space for conversation, and companionship.
Sing Lasagne!
21st March 2025St Andrew’s Church in Burhham-on-Sea hosts a 'Thursday Open to All Service’. It is a demential friendly event attended by different members of the Burnhan community. This week they were joined by Bishop Michael.
Clergy told 'not to let your well run dry'
14th March 2025Clergy met for a wellbeing day this week (13 March) to reflect on preventive and restorative support.
Churches in Minehead mark World Prayer Day
13th March 2025Each year, on the first Friday of March, Christians from all over the world celebrate the World Day of Prayer and this year, the World day of Prayer focus for St Michael's, St Andrew's and St Peters' in Minehead was on the Cook islands in the Pacific.
CBBC star shares her journey of faith with school pupils
9th March 2025Knights Templar Community Church School in Watchet received a special visit from Gemma Hunt. Gemma is best known for her role as Pirate Gem in the BAFTA winning CBeebies programme Swashbuckle.
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.”
Church and farming community celebrate Tractor Sunday with a service in the pub
27th February 2025Churchwarden at St Peter's Evercreech, Michèle Hole, says it’s about recognising their work and showing that the church walks alongside them.
School Pastors mark a decade of support for students
18th February 2025For more than ten years, a dedicated group of trained volunteers has been making a difference to the lives of students at Pyrland School, a large secondary school in Taunton.
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.
Connect 17 February 2025
17th February 2025All the latest news from around the Diocese of Bath and Wells
Diocesan Synods’ finance motion to General Synod adjourned
17th February 2025Due to the overrun of previous items of Synod business, insufficient time was left available to give this motion proper consideration. Hence Bishop Michael proposed a motion requesting an adjournment so that the next Synod in July can fully address the serious concerns raised.
Bishop Michael visits Hinkley Point C to see the work of the chaplaincy team
14th February 2025Bishop Michael and Archdeacon Simon Hill were shown around the 430 acre site where they saw the newly constructed nuclear reactors and turbines, and had the opportunity to meet Hinkley’s Construction Director.
Brand new environment podcast is launched
14th February 2025The first episode of Lower Carbon, Higher Power with Bishop Michael as the first guest, is available to listen to now.
