Exploring creativity in Christian ministry
29th February 2024Using the arts to share faith and connecting to communities by creating together.
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New missional community planned for Frome
1st February 2024Work is underway at former vicarage at St Mary’s Church in Frome to prepare the house for a new Christian community for four self-supporting adults
More than 200 people enjoy Experience Narnia at St Barnabas Church, Bath
2nd January 2024People from all parts of the local community took part in the experience based on the book "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", by C.S Lewis
Manna interview: Let’s take it outside!
1st December 2023Julie Perry is the Children’s and Family’s Worker for the Parish of Minehead and runs a weekly outdoor Toddler Church.
Football success thanks to the support of local church and lay pioneer
10th November 2023Sharing in the positive things that are happening in their community
Pioneer Minister organises village fundraising event
15th September 2023"A great opportunity to take the church out of the building."
Bishop Michael visits the Giant's Garden in Frome
15th September 2023"A place that’s restoring people, helping the environment and showing our love and care for each other."
A transformative garden project takes root.
15th September 2023A community garden with growing space for young adults is being established on land neglected and forgotten for more than ten years
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.'
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.
Exploring God’s story through the arts
13th July 2023"What a wonderful course ... full of encouragement, ideas, awe and wonder.''
Celebrating St Aldhelm at Sherborne Abbey
28th June 2023Every school and church dedicated to St Aldhelm was invited to Sherborne Abbey for a mini festival on the green followed by a service in the Abbey.
Mission and ministry in new housing areas
31st March 2023Conference attracts more than fifty people interested in learning from those who are pioneering in new housing areas in different parts of the county and country.
"An exciting journey with God and his people"
31st March 2023Students complete the CMS Certificate in Pioneer Mission run in partnership with the Dioceses of Truro and Salisbury.
Inspiring exhibition at Shepton Mallet church
21st October 2022‘The Gleaning’ exhibition and installation at St Peter and St Paul's Church, Shepton Mallet, was an inclusive and co-operative community arts project.
Bath and Wells pioneer co-curates community arts project
7th September 2022The exhibition in Shepton Mallet which celebrates diversity, connectivity and the environment will be held in St Peter and St Paul's church.
Working together to create an outdoor space everyone can enjoy
2nd September 2022A local park formerly used by drug dealers and addicts is transformed by volunteers.
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Chard Scoot and Skate Jam raises money for local skate park
31st August 2022Young people come up with the idea following local Pioneer team's local youth sessions at the skatepark lead.
New Christian Communities Development Leads
31st March 2022Mandy and Richard Priestley take on new role
Southwest Region Hub for the CMS Certificate in Pioneer Mission
4th March 2022It's the first time the diocese of Truro and Salisbury join with Bath and Wells for the Holy Rumpus!
