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Diocesan Synods’ finance motion to General Synod adjourned

17th February 2025

Due to the overrun of previous items of Synod business, insufficient time was left available to give this motion proper consideration. Hence Bishop Michael proposed a motion requesting an adjournment so that the next Synod in July can fully address the serious concerns raised.

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17th February 2025

All the latest news from around the Diocese of Bath and Wells

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Brand new environment podcast is launched

14th February 2025

The first episode of Lower Carbon, Higher Power with Bishop Michael as the first guest, is available to listen to now.

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Bishop Michael visits Hinkley Point C to see the work of the chaplaincy team

14th February 2025

Bishop Michael and Archdeacon Simon Hill were shown around the 430 acre site where they saw the newly constructed nuclear reactors and turbines, and had the opportunity to meet Hinkley’s Construction Director.

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Revd Liz Dudley is the new Bath and Wells General Synod representative

7th February 2025

We are delighted to share that The Revd Liz Dudley, Vicar of Christ Church with Saint Mary's Benefice, Frome, has been elected as one of the House of Clergy representatives for our diocese at General Synod, the national assembly of the Church of England.

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Pioneer Priest in the Arts designs dress for 'Treasures of Nature' fashion show

4th February 2025

Revd Gill Sakakini, will take to the catwalk with her design as part of the wearable art fashion show taking place during the Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival.

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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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31st January 2025

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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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Local charities benefit from a SOUP! event held in Wells Cathedral

17th January 2025

The lunch organised by Wells SOUP! was supported by more than 100 people and helped boost the funds and profile of four local charities and organisations

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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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300 join Singing in the Ring at a livestock market on Exmoor

20th December 2024

Around 300 people enjoyed the Christmas Carol Service in Wheddon Cross, which brought members of the farming community, the local churches and many more together to celebrate Christmas.

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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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‘In the Bleak Mid-Winter’

19th December 2024

In the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparation and anticipation of comfort and joy, some may feel considerable stress

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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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Advent and Christmas in Bath and Wells

13th December 2024

Across Bath and Wells we are preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas. At services, community events, on Christmas walks and in many more ways we are sharing the good news with our communities this Christmas time.

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Senior Police Chaplain steps back from lead role

6th December 2024

Andy Paget reflects on more than 28 years as a force chaplain with Avon and Somerset Police as he steps back from lead role and make the transition to a more localised and specific role.

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Elizabeth Renshaw-Ames is to become the new Chair of the DBF

27th November 2024

Elizabeth, who will take up the position in the new year is an experienced leader and Chartered Accountant with over 40 years’ experience in professional and financial services. She was CEO of HSBC Bank Pension Trust (UK) Limited, until her retirement in 2020,. 

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Connect week ending 23 November 2024

22nd November 2024

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