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28th October 2024Connect contains all the latest news and stories from across our diocese.
News
Harvest celebrations at schools across the diocese
25th October 2024School across Bath and Wells, have been celebrating the Harvest season with services and the giving of gifts to local charities and organisations.
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 Grand Organ Experience at Wells Cathedral
23rd October 2024Exmoor church organist is treated to the opportunity to play the grand organ at Wells Cathedral
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.
Joyous reopening at All Saints Weston in Bath
16th October 2024Hundreds celebrate with a community lunch inside the newly transformed building
Faith, hope and mental health
11th October 2024A special day of reflection, at St George’s Church focusing on mental health and how it relates to our faith.
2025 Benefice Share requests on their way
11th October 2024Benefices across Bath and Wells have started to receive their Benefice Share request for 2025 contributions in our Common Fund, which pays for the work of the church across our diocese to ensure we are a Christian presence in every community.
Two new deacons are ordained
11th October 2024Smiles all round as Dean Hallett and Sarah Rowden are ordained by Bishop Michael in Galmington surrounded by friends and family.
Nature Photography Festival celebrates beauty and diversity of Chew Valley
11th October 2024Centred around a wildlife photography competition that attracted close to 500 entries, the festival provided an opportunity to come together to think about and pray for creation.
Celebrating the ministry of Bath and Wells Readers
11th October 2024Nearly 100 Readers attended a morning of study and later joined a service at Wells Cathedral
Preparations underway for Safeguarding Audit
11th October 2024In March 2025, it will be the turn of Bath and Wells to be audited by the INEQE Safeguarding Group. The audit is part of a national programme, commissioned by the Archbishop’s Council, to conduct an intensive and comprehensive review of safeguarding at each diocese and cathedral in the Church of England.
Zambia travel bursaries scheme
10th October 2024Thanks to the generosity of the late Miss Coppen, the Diocese of Bath & Wells has been blessed with a legacy specifically for the benefit of the Zambia Link.
Year 3 pupils St Mary’s Writhlington, hit the right notes with 'Voices for Life'
10th October 202417 pupils visit the Abbey to learn more about ‘Stardust’, a space-themed music concert organised by the Bath-based charity Voices for Life.
October 2024 Safeguarding Newsletter
8th October 2024This month's newsletter contains lots of useful updates, details of upcoming courses and news about the parish dashboards
Award ceremony for the CMS Certificate in Pioneer Mission
27th September 2024A Street Pastor from Yeovil, a lay worker and clergy spouse from North Somerset and a lead outreach worker from an estate in Bath: these were some of the people to receive a Certificate.
Churches welcome visitors for Heritage Open Days
27th September 2024“Deeply valued the opportunity to connect with people, hear their stories and journey alongside them."
Bishop Michael receives a warm welcome from schools in the diocese
27th September 2024Bishop Michael officially opened a new nursery in North Curry and had lunch students at Pyrland School in Taunton
New School Leaders come to Evensong and Reception at the Bishops Palace
27th September 2024The new leaders are taking up new headship roles, or senior leadership roles in one of the Multi Academy Trusts which home many of our Church of England Schools.
