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.
A Warm Space that’s providing comfort and support in the local community.
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.
Pupils and staff form human chain linking the two sites of the newly formed Herne View Church of England Primary school in Ilminster.
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This week we welcome Jonathan Foyle who takes over as the Bath and Wells Church Buildings Adviser whilst Emma Brown is on maternity leave.
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.
Coming together outside for Forest Church in the beautiful Blackdown Hills.
St Margaret’s Church of England School, Tintinhull is one of just five schools appointed by the Royal Horticultural Society as a Champion School
'Sharing and growing our knowledge of faith with others'
Warm Space is embraced by the local community and helps bring people together
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Christopher Jones and the Registry Team now at Stone King LLP
Almost 200 join online to worship together at the start of the Everyday Faith event - Everyone Everywhere Growing in Faith
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.
School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference - more than 100 gather in person for the first time since 2020.
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.
"Reaffirming my Baptismal vows was incredibly empowering"
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People from across Somerset attend theology day which followed the theme of The Life Everlasting
Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on ministry in the February issue of the Manna mailing.
What does ministry look like where you are? Does it look the same as it did five years ago? In Bath and Wells we have been encouraging the bubbling up of a variety of ministries – lay and ordained – as we seek to release the gifts of all and, in the process, help to give life to the Church.
Julian Spicer is one of nine Lay Worship Assistants licensed in Quantock Towers benefice last year. Find out more about their ministry
