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Bath Abbey Unveils New Discovery Centre

1st March 2023

Bath Abbey will be opening their new Discovery Centre, the final phase of the Footprint Project, on 7 March 2023. Located beneath the Abbey, the Discovery Centre is a unique heritage space that will allow visitors to peek behind the scenes of life at the Abbey and delve into the building’s history.


The Coronation of King Charles III

24th February 2023

Join in with the special weekend of celebrations planned for the Coronation and find out more about the Church of England resources that available to help promote your events.


New vocations team leader for Bath and Wells

20th February 2023

The Revd Matthew Frankum will be taking on the role of Vocations Team Leader when the Revd Sue Rose retires from the post at the end of June 2023. Matthew is currently the vicar at St Luke’s, Bath and has also been an Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands for Bath and Wells for three years.


Taking the church out to the people

17th February 2023

A Warm Space that’s providing comfort and support in the local community.


Sold out performances of the latest play from St James Players

17th February 2023

The Players, made up of members and friends of St James Church, Taunton, bring together a group of people of faith with an interest in fun, fellowship and fundraising.


Blessing and Celebration Day

16th February 2023

Pupils and staff form human chain linking the two sites of the newly formed Herne View Church of England Primary school in Ilminster.


Jonathan Foyle joins as Church Buildings Adviser

14th February 2023

This week we welcome Jonathan Foyle who takes over as the Bath and Wells Church Buildings Adviser whilst Emma Brown is on maternity leave.


Prayers for God’s blessing for same-sex couples take step forward

13th February 2023

The Church of England’s General Synod has welcomed proposals which would enable same-sex couples to come to church after a civil marriage or civil partnership to give thanks, dedicate their relationship to God and receive God’s blessing.


‘Sticks & Sausages’

10th February 2023

Coming together outside for Forest Church in the beautiful Blackdown Hills.


Church school becomes national Growing Champion School

9th February 2023

St Margaret’s Church of England School, Tintinhull is one of just five schools appointed by the Royal Horticultural Society as a Champion School


People from across the diocese come together for the Everyday Faith gatherings

4th February 2023

'Sharing and growing our knowledge of faith with others'


Community Living Room goes from strength to strength

3rd February 2023

Warm Space is embraced by the local community and helps bring people together


New contact details for Diocesan Registrar and the Registry Team

3rd February 2023

Christopher Jones and the Registry Team now at Stone King LLP


Everyone, Everywhere Growing in Faith is underway!

29th January 2023

Almost 200 join online to worship together at the start of the Everyday Faith event - Everyone Everywhere Growing in Faith


Safeguarding newsletter: January 2023

27th January 2023

Ben Goodhind, Safeguarding Manager for the Diocese of Bath and Wells has shared his January newsletter for Parish Safeguarding Officers and all those who want to keep up to date with the latest news from the safeguarding team.


Flourishing Together

27th January 2023

School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference - more than 100 gather in person for the first time since 2020.


How are we living and telling the story of Jesus?

26th January 2023

People from right across Bath and Wells are being asked to share how we are living and telling the story of Jesus. This will help us see how we are living out our diocesan vision, wherever we are and whatever our context.


Three generations reaffirm baptismal vows

26th January 2023

"Reaffirming my Baptismal vows was incredibly empowering"


Grass Roots Theology Day

26th January 2023

People from across Somerset attend theology day which followed the theme of The Life Everlasting


Bishop's Letter: February 2023

25th January 2023

Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on ministry in the February issue of the Manna mailing.

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