Prayers and support for Ukraine
4th March 2022Churches across Bath and Wells respond to the situation in Ukraine.
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Churches across Bath and Wells respond to the situation in Ukraine.
As the Ukraine crisis continues, the education team has pulled together some useful links and resources to help explain the situation to children.
Today is Shrove Tuesday, a day which traditionally was one of reflection and preparation as the season of Lent begins tomorrow with Ash Wednesday. It allows us to reflect on our own personal reality, to 'shrive' ourselves of sin, and to identify our need to change.
The Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) to discern a new Bishop of Bath and Wells meets on 31 January. A second meeting to interview candidates will be on 28 February and 1 March.
Bishop Ruth shares a reflection on the Covid pandemic as restrictions are lifted in England.
At the last Synod on 2021, Caroline Mason was elected as the new Lay Chair of Diocesan Synod, replacing Mary Masters.
Bishop Ruth preached at Bath Abbey's Christmas Eve service and at Wells Cathedral on Christmas morning.
Reflecting on what is at the heart of Christmas.
Rosemary Pearce has joined the diocese as interim Diocesan Secretary.
Bishop Ruth's letter to PCCs and treasurers outlining how we addressing the financial hurdles we face.
A new A-Z guide for those living in clergy housing is now available on the diocesan website. The guide contains the information needed to clarify the responsibilities of living in a clergy home and to help clergy and their family enjoy their home.
Bishop Ruth thanks Mary Masters for her 'wisdom, knowledge, listening ear and willingness to speak for and on behalf of others', as she steps down after six years as Lay Chair
'Jesus, the one in whom all we need can be found, and the one who holds out his hand to lift us from the fear'
As part of the process of finding our new bishop, people across the diocese are being asked to share their views
A thank you for our General Synod reps and some farewells
Bishop Peter's laid down his crozier in the service from Wells Cathedral.
She joins the Archbishops of the Church of England in pledging to be the generation to halt the cycle of inaction in the church on racism.
Bishops respond to the news on behalf of the Diocese of Bath and Wells and the people of Somerset.
Join Bishop Ruth for an hour of prayer live on Facebook for those who have died, and those who loved them.
Encouragement from the Bishop