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Celebrating 40 Years of Crook Peak United Parish

31st January 2025

A month of exciting events for all the community across the united parish to celebrate 4 decades of Crook Peak Parish.

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Regional model of the Growing Faith Strategic Leaders’ Programme is launched

21st January 2025

30 leaders from across the South West gather in Taunton for the launch of the programme's first regional partnership

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Growing Good for Lent 2025

21st January 2025

This Lent use the Church Urban Fund's Growing Good Toolkit to reflect on the call to love God and your neighbour

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Monument restoration is completed after almost 10 years

17th January 2025

Churchwarden praises everyone's hardwork and determination saying, "Nothing is too hard or impossible if it is in keeping with God’s will and for His glory."

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Environmetally friendly Christingle and family service at St John's Highbridge

20th December 2024

St. John the Evangelist Church in Highbridge took a fresh approach to their Christingle celebration by cutting down on the waste traditionally left behind Instead, they introduced an innovative “almost fully edible” Christingle and made angel wings from recycled milk containers.

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Bringing the Christmas story to life on the farm

17th December 2024

Four farms around the diocese hosted 'Journey to Bethlehem', an interactive retelling of the Christmas story for younger children. In each location churches worked with farmers to welcome school groups onto the farm, to bring the story of Jesus’ birth to life.

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Reaching new homes with Orchard Grove Church

11th December 2024

Revd Jon Ball shares with Manna the hope created by reaching out to the community on a new housing development.

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Celebrating Reader Ministry

3rd December 2024

“In response to God’s immense love for us, we seek to be God’s people, living and telling the story of Jesus.”

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Pupil Chaplains gather at Taunton Minister

28th November 2024

It was an opportunity for pupil chaplains to connect with others from different contexts, learn more about their roles and to celebrate what they are doing together.

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More than 120 people are confirmed at Wells Cathedral

24th November 2024

...'their Christian journey has brought them to a new place, of commitment, of love, of God and a willingness to serve God in the world.'

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Diocesan Synod 16 November 2024: ‘God is on the move!’

22nd November 2024

Diocesan Synod took place on Saturday (16 November), with nearly half of the members newly appointed and attending for the first time. Bishop Michael welcomed all the new members in his presidential address, before addressing the recent Makin Report and resignation of Archbishop Justin.

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More than 120 people are to be confirmed at Wells Cathedral

21st November 2024

We hold all those preparing for Confirmation that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit, rooted in love and strengthened in faith.

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The Rural Forum 2024

24th October 2024

A wonderful opportunity to talk, think, discuss and pray together.

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Young Leaders Learnng Hub gets off to a great start

23rd October 2024

The Hub, established in partnership with Movement, is designed to support young leaders by offering a collaborative space to learn.

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A service of welcome for Year 5 pupils

21st October 2024

Children from each class played a central part in the service, taking part in a performance, poetry reading, singing, and prayer. 

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Joyous reopening at All Saints Weston in Bath

16th October 2024

Hundreds celebrate with a community lunch inside the newly transformed building

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Nature Photography Festival celebrates beauty and diversity of Chew Valley

11th October 2024

Centred around a wildlife photography competition that attracted close to 500 entries, the festival provided an opportunity to come together to think about and pray for creation. 

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Churches welcome visitors for Heritage Open Days

27th September 2024

“Deeply valued the opportunity to connect with people, hear their stories and journey alongside them."

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More than 300 enjoy special day out organised by St Francis Church, Bridgwater

26th September 2024

The Holiday Club, run by St Francis of Assisi Church run for more than 25 years, arose in response to the community’s needs.

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Archbishop Justin joins the 24 hour Wave of Prayer

9th September 2024

"A wonderful 24 hours"

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