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Pioneer Mission students come together to study, share ideas and explore faith

10th August 2023

'The start of an exciting shared journey into all God has for the students as they venture deeper into their pioneer vocation.'

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Reflections from the young adult pilgrimage to Taizé

3rd August 2023

'I am inspired by the life at Taizé, how for one week thousands of people can be gathered in community in the face of cultural, religious, theological, and social differences.'

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Spree South West 2023

18th July 2023

Those who made the journey from Bath and Wells declare it, "The best Christian experience of my life"

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More than 1,700 children from 55 schools attended Pilgrim services

16th July 2023

The services were held at Wells Cathedral, Bath Abbey and Taunton Minster

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Bishop Michael & Bishop Ruth join a group of young adults on pilgrimage to Taizé

13th July 2023

Each year tens of thousands of young pilgrims make the trip to the small village of Taizé in central France to share in the community's way of life.

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Bath and Wells to pilot new cascade model of Launchpad

7th July 2023

The new model will see the diocese partnering with Youthscape but delivering Launchpad themselves.

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Penny challenge to help raise funds to be able to 'spend a penny'

21st June 2023

Young and old take part in the 'spend a penny' challenge to raise funds for a new church toilet.


Safe Families Somerset 5 Year Celebration at Taunton Minster

21st June 2023

Bishop Ruth recently (17 June) joined Safe Families to mark their five-year anniversary working with the local authority in Somerset in a service at Taunton Minster. They are also holding an online information evening on Thursday, 22 June at 19:30 for anyone interested in hearing more about the charity’s work.


Bringing a Christian dimension to Glastonbury Festival

19th June 2023

The Church will be well represented at Glastonbury this year. The Church Tent returns and you may also see Revd David McGeoch, St John's Glastonbury, on his rounds around the site as Chaplain as well as Revd Diana Greenfield, Pioneer Chaplain.


Meet Bath and Wells #NewRevs

9th June 2023

13 new Deacons will be ordained at Wells Cathedral.


Church Tent at Bath and West Show a sunny success

8th June 2023

Prayer, reflection, conversation and children's activities were just a few of the things taking place at the church tent during the three-day event.


An invitation to families to celebrate Easter

16th May 2023

'It was our privilege to reach out to the community and seek to share the Good News this Easter time.' 


A Holy Week Messy Church event reflection

9th May 2023

How the work amongst children and families at Holy Trinity Church in Yeovil is beginning to grow. 


The Messy Church Goes Wild Roadshow comes to Somerset

28th April 2023

People from across the diocese get hands on and experience of the new ‘Messy Adventures’ material.


Spending a penny

14th April 2023

Villagers 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 2023

Day course inspired by church windows created and gifted by former POW with thanks and reconciliation after WW2.


"An exciting journey with God and his people"

31st March 2023

Students complete the CMS Certificate in Pioneer Mission run in partnership with the Dioceses of Truro and Salisbury.


The first NIV audio Bible voiced fully by women from across the UK

7th March 2023

Her Audio Bible UK, pioneered by a curate from Bath, is launched on International Women’s Day.


The Coronation of King Charles III

24th February 2023

Join in with the special weekend of celebrations planned for the Coronation and find out more about the Church of England resources that available to help promote your events.


Saving the heritage and sustaining the Community

14th December 2022

Celebrations as community hub inside the church reaches fruition.

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