Bishop's letter: Remember Jesus too
2nd May 2023Bishop Michael reminds us of the spiritual significance of the Coronation.
News
Manna feature: Celebrating the Coronation
2nd May 2023Church communities across Bath and Wells will be coming together to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty the Queen Consort.
Manna interview: A big help!
2nd May 2023St John’s, Peasedown PCC member, Joy Fraser is Chair of the Hive Community Centre Committee which is hoping to benefit from the Big Help Out.
The Messy Church Goes Wild Roadshow comes to Somerset
28th April 2023People from across the diocese get hands on and experience of the new ‘Messy Adventures’ material.
Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III in Bath and Wells
27th April 2023Services, events and activities in the diocese to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
Safeguarding newsletter: April 2023
24th April 2023Safeguarding Manager Ben Goodhind shares the latest news from the team, including details of new starter Jo Austin, the out of hours helpline and the next Parish Safeguarding Officer Forum.
Discussing racial justice
19th April 2023Racial Justice Sunday is on 22 April this year and to mark the 30th anniversary of the death of Stephen Lawrence, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) and Christian Aid brought together several leading thinkers from various churches in Britain and Ireland to discuss the legacy of Stephen’s racist killing, and the current state of race relations in Church and society in Britain and Ireland. Join the conversation.
Get ready for the national test for Emergency Alerts - Sunday, 23 April
19th April 2023The UK government’s new Emergency Alerts system is now live and a UK-wide test of the system will take place on Sunday 23 April at 3pm. You may feel it is appropriate to adjust timings of services, such as postponing the start of 3pm Evensong, accordingly.
Taunton Minster art installation promotes creation care debate
19th April 2023Taunton Minster opened its doors to the Gaia art installation on 14 April and already has already seen thousands pass through its doors to see it and engage with conversations about caring for creation.
Spending a penny
14th April 2023Villagers collect pennies for fund raising ring around the church challenge. The money raised will help pay for new facilities to make the church building fully usable by all the community.
Conflict and Reconciliation
13th April 2023Day course inspired by church windows created and gifted by former POW with thanks and reconciliation after WW2.
Seeking God’s Way Together
12th April 2023A three part course to introduce you to a form of spiritual discernment for making group decisions.
Bishop of Bath and Wells to play historic role at Coronation
11th April 2023The Cabinet Office has announced which individuals will play historic roles at the heart of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May. Among the 13 individuals named was the Bishop of Bath and Wells.
Royal Maundy honour for Sedgemoor Lay Dean & former DAC Chair
7th April 2023Katherine Cannell, pictured here with her husband in York Minster, and Christopher Hyldon have been recognised by His Majesty for their service to the church and local community.
Diocese comes together for Chrism Service
4th April 2023Wells Cathedral was packed on 4 April, when clergy and lay people came together for the diocesan Chrism Service with the Blessing of the Oils and Renewal of Commitment to Ministry.
Manna interview: Going greener
4th April 2023Sue Carpenter explains how St James, Taunton is caring for creation in its church grounds for the benefit of the wildlife, the church and the local community.
Bishop's letter: The joy of Easter
4th April 2023Bishop Ruth shares a message for Easter
Manna feature: Coming together to care for creation
4th April 2023It’s been three years since Bath and Wells declared a climate emergency and committed to Net Zero by 2030. During that time church communities have been making changes in a host of ways, all doing their bit to care for creation and help us achieve our goals, and in November we achieved A Rocha’s Bronze Eco Diocese status.
Holy Week and Easter in Bath and Wells
3rd April 2023Church communities are coming together across Bath and Wells to celebrate Holy Week and Easter.
Schools throughout Bath and Wells celebrate Easter
3rd April 20233-D crosses, Easter gardens and church services. Schools throughout Bath and Wells celebrate Easter before breaking up for the school holidays.
