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Schools throughout Bath and Wells celebrate Easter

3rd April 2023

3-D crosses, Easter gardens and church services. Schools throughout Bath and Wells celebrate Easter before breaking up for the school holidays.


SIAMS inspectors praise school for its pastoral care

14th March 2023

"A distinctive Christian vision which is clearly lived by the whole school community...ensuring the flourishing of pupils and adults alike."


Toddler Church grows as more families join in

2nd March 2023

Parents and their young children enjoy learning, making connections and being part of the bigger church family.


Blessing and Celebration Day

16th February 2023

Pupils and staff form human chain linking the two sites of the newly formed Herne View Church of England Primary school in Ilminster.


‘Sticks & Sausages’

10th February 2023

Coming together outside for Forest Church in the beautiful Blackdown Hills.


Church school becomes national Growing Champion School

9th February 2023

St Margaret’s Church of England School, Tintinhull is one of just five schools appointed by the Royal Horticultural Society as a Champion School


Flourishing Together

27th January 2023

School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference - more than 100 gather in person for the first time since 2020.


Celebrating Christingle by the seashore

22nd December 2022

Hot chocolate, mulled wine and prayers togetehr on the beach.


Putting children, young people and families at the heart of mission & ministry

6th December 2022

Lucy Moore, Head of the Church of England’s Growing Faith Foundation, shares her ideas on a visit to Bath and Wells.


Bishop Michael appoints Missional Priest for Youth and Young Adults

22nd November 2022

In one of his first acts as the new Bishop of Bath and Wells, Bishop Michael licensed the Revd Rich Miles as a Missional Priest for Youth and Young Adults to work across the whole of Bath and Wells with the aim of supporting the church's vision of growing the church younger and more diverse. 


Gathering together in collective prayer on the beach

11th November 2022

More than 65 people celebrate their faith around a camp fire on Minhead Beach.


Three young people baptised during Café Church

12th October 2022

Café Church on Sunday 2 October at St Mary's, Bridgewater was a little different to the usual service. Three girls, aged 8 to 11, were baptised in a hot tub by Revd Suse Osmond, vicar of St Mary's.


Knitted Bible Festival brings Bible stories to life

29th September 2022

The Knitted Bible Festival is delighting children and adults alike, bringing 35 Bible stories to life with its colourful and lively depiction of scenes from the Old and New Testaments.


Living 'Life to the Max'

29th September 2022

Friends, fun, mud, laughter and plenty of hot chocolate were just some of the things enjoyed by young people from clergy families on their weekend away.


Join Lucy Moore to talk Growing Faith

29th September 2022

Lucy Moore, Head of the Church of England's Growing Faith Foundation, is visiting Bath and Wells in November. Why not come along to one of her talks on the 1st or 2nd of November?


Prayer Tent of Peace at Watchet Festival

21st September 2022

Festival goers gathered at regular points throughout each day to pray together, and on Sunday morning joined a Festival Service.


Issues based Bible Chat Mats now available

8th September 2022

The Go Team are excited to launch their newest series of Bible Chat Mats. Series 3 has a different look and feel to previous Chat Mats. These are specifically designed with young people in mind.


Chard Scoot and Skate Jam raises money for local skate park

31st August 2022

Young people come up with the idea following local Pioneer team's local youth sessions at the skatepark lead.


Pupils record song of support for Ukrainian refugees

12th August 2022

The children at Oakhill Church Primary School raise their voices in support of Ukrainian families living in their village.


Bath and Wells partners with Somerset County Council to support young people

12th August 2022

The diocesan Education team to work with the Council to support the development of a centre for vulnerable children in Misterton.

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