Anna Chaplain to the Bishop's Palace and gardens is commissioned
26th January 2024Fran Wood joins a growing team of Anna Chaplains and Anna Friends in the diocese.
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Bishop Michael visits patients and staff at Musgrove Park Hospital
25th January 2024He spoke to those in the Intensive Care and Accident and Emergency units, the Chaplaincy Team and representatives of the various colleague networks throughout the hospital.
Chaplains provide support to overseas sailors
2nd January 2024More than 400 gift boxes filled by church communities in Bath and Wells were shared with every sailor who came to Royal Portbury and Avonmouth Docks near Bristol
Chaplaincy at Bath Christmas Market
7th December 2023"A great joy and privilege to offer a welcoming presence, a listening ear, to discern where the Holy Spirit is at work, and to join in"
Pupil Chaplain Pilgrimage
17th November 2023Pupil chaplains come together for a special day at Taunton Minster
Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset visits Hinkley Point C to meet the Chaplaincy team
20th October 2023'A new Christian Worshipping Community being born though the ministry of a Chaplaincy.'
Bath Spa University welcomes its first full-time University Chaplain
4th October 2023"Katy’s chaplaincy offers the students and staff at Bath Spa a spiritual paradigm though which to explore and understand life."
Manna interview: God's representative
28th September 2023The Revd Katy Garner, former Rector of Backwell with Chelvey and Brockley, talks chaplaincy ahead of her licensing as Chaplain at Bath Spa University.
Bishops' letter: What an opportunity
28th September 2023In her October message for parishes, Bishop Ruth reflects on chaplaincy.
Manna article: Growing chaplaincy
28th September 2023At a time when we are hearing about the growing secular nature of our society, it may be surprising to hear that, in Bath and Wells, almost every month there is a call from an organisation enquiring about getting a chaplain. Find out more about how chaplaincy is growing in Bath and Wells
A new chaplaincy for St Dunstan's
30th August 2023At the start of a new term Fr Kieron Rowley reflects on the relatively new chaplaincy at St Dunstan's Secondary School in Glastonbury
School Chaplain Wendy Hester give us an insight into her role
25th August 2023"I am so thankful to God for the unique role chaplains have and what I personally have as a chaplain. It has been a great privilege to be the link between school and the church outside".
Senior Force Chaplain receives a Lifetime Service Award
18th July 2023Andy Paget, Senior Force Chaplain with Avon and Somerset Police, is recognised for his 27 years service
More than 1,700 children from 55 schools attended Pilgrim services
16th July 2023The services were held at Wells Cathedral, Bath Abbey and Taunton Minster
The Celebration of Lay Ministries
16th July 2023Giving thanks and celebrating all those who have given their time, talents and gifts to their churches and their communities.
We welcome two new Anna Chaplains
30th June 2023Pam Southam and Rachel Moore Anna Friend join a growing network of Anna Chaplains in Bath and Wells.
Dropping 29 meters down the church tower
31st March 2023Abseilers over come their fears to raise funds for school chaplaincy which provides pastoral support for students and staff.
Bath and Wells first chaplain to a golf club is appointed
15th November 2022Keen golfer Mary Dolman offers support to everyone at her local club in Satford.
Commissioned as an Anna Chaplain at Wells Cathedral
5th August 2022Enabling and inspiring ministry with older people, within and beyond the churches.
Chaplain receives Honorary Fellowship from Bath Spa University
29th July 2022'A great and rare honour and not something often awarded by universities to retiring staff.'
