Connect week ending 9 November 2024
8th November 2024The twice monthly newsletter from the Diocese of Bath and Wells
News
Statement from Bishop Michael
12th November 2024Following the announcement by the Archbishop of Canterbury that he is to resign
Churches across Bath and Wells now have easy way to apply to grant funding pot
8th November 2024The £312,850 grant fund pot has been created from a number of sources, including the national church’s Buildings for Mission project and the Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant scheme.
New FLOURISH worshipping communities in Bath and Wells
8th November 2024The new FLOURISH network will establish partnerships between schools or Further Education colleges and their local churches
Making the most of the safeguarding Train the Trainer Course
8th November 2024The Benefice of The Huntspills and Mark were able to benefit from Foundation Safeguarding Training in East Huntspill Church Hall in person thanks to Sabina Brooks, who completed the “Train the Trainer Course”.
Bishop Michael & our Safeguarding Manager share their response to Makin Report
8th November 2024Their reflections follow the publication of the independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth.
Bishop Michael shares a letter on assisted dying ahead of parliamentary debate
7th November 2024The debate in Parliament is limited to only five hours. Bishop Michael asks 'Is this really an appropriate amount of scrutiny for legislation which could fundamentally transform our relationship with death? We risk sleepwalking into an enormous change.'
Bishop Ruth set to return home to Bath and Wells in 2025
6th November 2024Bishop Ruth will be returning to Bath and Wells in 2025. It follows the announcement earlier this week (4 November 2024) that the Right Revd Sophie Jelley has been announced as the next Bishop of Coventry.
Diocese mourns the passing of DBF Chair
28th October 2024It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Ian Theodoreson.
The latest edition of Connect is available
28th October 2024Connect contains all the latest news and stories from across our diocese.
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.
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.
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.
