Martin Gillmore – a life remembered
5th February 2021Prayers have been said for Martin Gillmore, Bath and Wells Diocesan Chaplain among nomadic people, who died at the weekend.
News
Honoured by the Archbishop of Canterbury
5th February 2021Charles Curnock from Bath has been honoured by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby in this year's Lambeth Awards which are given for outstanding contribution to the Church and wider society.
St Andrew's Taunton brighten up lockdown
5th February 2021Members of St Andrew's Church congregation, together with Rowbarton Methodist Church members, have formed a yarnbombing group and have been using time in lockdown to knit and crochet bright shapes to give the people of the area a smile and to let them know they are in their thoughts as they pass the church hall.
New App designed to eradicate labour exploitation on British farms
5th February 2021A new app designed to help tackle labour exploitation and modern slavery in the farming, horticulture and food production sectors has been launched by the Church of England's modern slavery initiative.
Bishop supports foodbank's summer holidays appeal
5th February 2021As schools break up for the summer holidays, Bishop Peter is supporting a foodbank appeal for games, jigsaw puzzles, colouring books and pens, to help carers entertain children and young people over the summer holidays.
Pilot project to support victims of modern slavery in Somerset wins funding
5th February 2021Hidden Voices Somerset Victim Support Project for Victims of Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and Exploitation has been awarded more than fourteen thousand pounds.
Coming together to help those in need
5th February 2021Christians and churches in Weston super Mare have been working together to support the homeless and those in poverty during the coronavirus crisis.
Sunshine and deckchairs – Sunday service in the church grounds
5th February 2021The parishioners at St Matthew's in Wookey have been unable to celebrate together in person since lockdown began, but on Sunday, in glorious sunshine, they brought their own chairs, safely socially distanced, and enjoyed a service outside in the church grounds.
Update from Bishop Peter as he begins further treatment
5th February 2021Bishop Peter has sent an update on this treatment this week, with encouraging news.
An 'awesome and magnificent' weekend of ordinations for deacons
5th February 2021Over the weekend (26 and 27 September) in four intimate services in the Lady Chapel of Wells Cathedral, 17 new deacons were ordained.
IICSA final report: 'We will listen, learn and act'
5th February 2021The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse released its final report in the Church of England yesterday.
Exmoor Youth Project – doing the Harvest Experience differently
5th February 2021Jess James from the Exmoor Youth project explains how they have taken a different approach with Harvest Experience this year to ensure local school children can still enjoy Harvest.
2020 interns get a taste for ministry
5th February 2021Five new Ministry Experience Scheme (MES) participants have taken to their new roles in various churches around the diocese. They are all taking on different roles which will help them understand what ministry in the Church of England is like.
Listen to the Pioneering Plus Podcast
5th February 2021The Bath and Wells Podcast, Pioneering Plus will be a series of conversations exploring the places where God already is, and the church may not yet be!
Angels of Hope
5th February 2021The Angels of Hope installations have been put up outside St. Johns church in Wellington and across the surrounding area to remind people of the hope we have in Christ.
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Safeguarding Lessons Learnt Review
5th February 2021The Bishop of Bath and Wells, the Rt Revd Peter Hancock, commissioned a Lessons Learnt Review in May 2019, with the objective of ascertaining the key actions and decisions of the diocese; whether these were in line with national policy and what lessons can be learned for the future.
Timsbury Angel Trail brings cheer and hope
5th February 2021Over the weekend of 12th and 13th of December a dazzling array of 51 angels appeared around the village in gardens, on drives and on a roof.
Children prepare to share their light after Cheddar Confirmation
5th February 2021Bishop Ruth confirmed (l-r) Carys, Anna, Jacob and Sophie in St Andrew's, Cheddar, on the evening of Thursday 3rd December 2020
One more step – a New Year message from Bishop Peter
3rd February 20212020 will sadly be remembered as the year disrupted by COVID-19
Local awards highlight Everyday Angels
3rd February 2021The Angel of Hope project organised by St John's Church Wellington included an invitation to nominate someone for an 'Everyday Angel' award
