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Two new deacons are ordained

11th October 2024

Smiles all round as Dean Hallett and Sarah Rowden are ordained by Bishop Michael in Galmington surrounded by friends and family.

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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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Celebrating the ministry of Bath and Wells Readers

11th October 2024

Nearly 100 Readers attended a morning of study and later joined a service at Wells Cathedral

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New School Leaders come to Evensong and Reception at the Bishops Palace

27th September 2024

The new leaders are taking up new headship roles, or senior leadership roles in one of the Multi Academy Trusts which home many of our Church of England Schools. 

New School Leaders’ come to Evensong and Reception at the Bishops Palace

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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Church of England’s Net Zero Carbon 2030 Impact Report

24th September 2024

Report highlights progress on Church of England’s ambition to reach net zero carbon

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Bath and Wells works with Somerset Council on new education centre in Misterton

13th September 2024

An innovative new Therapeutic Education provision at the former school in Misterton will offer places for children and young people with additional and SEND 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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Manna mailing: Bishop’s letter

2nd September 2024

Bishop Michael talks 'reimagining generosity' in his letter to parishes in the Manna mailing this month.

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Revd Craig Philbrick becomes volunteer Lifeboat Chaplain Weston-super-Mare RNLI

13th August 2024

"He will be an asset to the well-being of our dedicated crew who volunteer their time to save lives at sea.”

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InSpired heritage grant for Porlock

13th August 2024

The Parochial Church Council of St Dubricius Church in Porlock has been awarded a £179,335 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to conserve the spire and roof of St Dubricius Church, Porlock

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Prayers for Peace during Civil Unrest and Racial Tension

8th August 2024

The Racial Justice Unit for the Church of England has issued prayers that churches can use during this period of civil unrest and racial tension.

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A 24-hour prayer space created from a former gardener's bothy

7th August 2024

“It is exciting to see something derelict being rebuilt and for such an important work as prayer.  Somehow there is something truly biblical about praying in a gardener's shed."

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Wells Cathedral awarded £4.4m towards its campaign to save Vicars' Close

6th August 2024

The award from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, boosts the campaign to raise funds to carry out critical conservation work on the world-renowned medieval street

Lottery heritage funding for Wells Cathedral & Vicars's Close

Reflections from Taizé

30th July 2024

"My experience at Taizé has been life-changing and I am very grateful that I got the opportunity to do it." Those who joined the Bath and Wells young people's pilgrimage share their experiences.

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Portishead Church unveils giant recycled fish at the Portishead Summer Show

24th July 2024

The fish is part of a large seascape, developed over the past few months by the church community with the assistance of local schools and organisations for the show

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Empowering the next generation

19th July 2024

Diocese of Bath and Wells in partnership with Movement launch the Young Leaders Learning Hub

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Diocesan Synod July 2024 – ‘Facts are favourable’

12th July 2024

Read the latest from Diocesan Synod and the AGM of the Diocesan Board of Finance, including an update from General Synod, the proposed new methodology for the Common Fund and a financial update from the DBF.

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'Good afternoon Glastonbury!' Bishop Michael addresses festival crowd

30th June 2024

Bishop Michael asked the crowd at Glastonbury Festival to contemplate a different reality when he took to the Pyramid Stage at 3pm on Sunday, 30 July.

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A weekend of celebrations as our new priests and deacons are ordained

30th June 2024

We pray for all those who were ordained at Wells Cathedral

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