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Bishop Ruth talks 'Breaking the Bias' on International Women's Day

8th March 2022

"... as I look at some of our female ministers both clergy and lay leaders, I see talented, intelligent, energetic, innovative, courageous, deeply prayerful, and fabulous women!"


Southwest Region Hub for the CMS Certificate in Pioneer Mission

4th March 2022

It's the first time the diocese of Truro and Salisbury join with Bath and Wells for the Holy Rumpus!


View from the top

4th March 2022

A steeplejack climbs to the top of St Thomas's Church in Wells to see the damage caused after the top of the spire came off during high winds.


Prayers and support for Ukraine

4th March 2022

Churches across Bath and Wells respond to the situation in Ukraine.


Celebration of Lay Ministries for everyone!

3rd March 2022

Join in celebrating all the gifts people share in their communities, churches & contexts


How do you talk to children about war?

2nd March 2022

As the Ukraine crisis continues, the education team has pulled together some useful links and resources to help explain the situation to children.


A message from Bishop Ruth on Shrove Tuesday

2nd March 2022

Today is Shrove Tuesday, a day which traditionally was one of reflection and preparation as the season of Lent begins tomorrow with Ash Wednesday. It allows us to reflect on our own personal reality, to 'shrive' ourselves of sin, and to identify our need to change.


Yes! A Minster for Taunton

22nd February 2022

At special service led by Bishop Ruth St Mary Magdalene church in Taunton will officially be confirmed as Taunton Minster


'Called to be all sorts of things' hundreds mark the end of #God Calls

12th February 2022

"We are called to be all sorts of things but God is much less bothered about the role we have, the key is that whatever we do we do it in the name of the Lord Jesus,” said Archdeacon Adrian in the first of three Zoom gatherings today (12 February) to mark the end of our 'God calls… everyone, everywhere week.


New team of chaplains to support the elderly is commissioned

10th February 2022

The Anna Chaplains will be present with people, offering spiritual care, in Care Homes and across the community.


Call to Worship: 100s join our Archdeaconry Days opening service

7th February 2022

More than 200 come together to worship online and reflect on how God calls everyone, everywhere at the start of our Archdeaconry Days. Find out how you can join us.


Diocesan Ambassador for The Children's Society

4th February 2022

Nicky King from Wincanton begins her new voluntary role working for the charity in Bath and Wells.


Resources for Racial Justice Sunday

1st February 2022

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland has produced a resource for Racial Justice Sunday 2022 which reflects on the importance of everyone recognising themselves, their race, their culture and their history in the life of the Church.


Latest on the new Bishop of Bath and Wells

27th January 2022

The Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) to discern a new Bishop of Bath and Wells meets on 31 January. A second meeting to interview candidates will be on 28 February and 1 March. 


Lifting of Coronavirus restrictions: A message from Bishop Ruth

27th January 2022

Bishop Ruth shares a reflection on the Covid pandemic as restrictions are lifted in England.


Moving into the time of light

27th January 2022

A countryside view from our Hedgerow Chaplain.


All 'Go' for new Growing Faith and Everyday Faith Advisers

24th January 2022

Tony Cook, Cheryl Govier and Andy Levett have taken on the roles of Growing Faith and Everyday Faith Advisers, with the responsibility of Growing Faith and Everyday Faith, two key elements in the diocesan strategy.


Funding step forward for flood church

13th January 2022

St. Peter and St. Paul's Church Muchelney, near Langport on the Somerset Levels, has moved one step closer towards its plans to become a community hub after receiving a £12,500 grant from South Somerset District Council.


Meet the new Lay Chair

13th January 2022

At the last Synod on 2021, Caroline Mason was elected as the new Lay Chair of Diocesan Synod, replacing Mary Masters.


Manna interview: A pioneering journey

11th January 2022

Trevor James became a pioneer in Keynsham in November 2019. Read more about his journey.

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