A Peace Dove Project is launched with the help of the local community
30th April 2025The project at St John's Church in Keynsham brings the whole town together to share a message of peace and hope
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Orchard Grove Church, Trull celebrates its first Easter with the local community
25th April 2025"Thank you, Lord for working in people's hearts on Orchard Grove, and for the life you give to us because of your cross and resurrection."
Faith and fresh water, a family are baptised together in a local village stream
24th April 2025Their decision to be baptised outdoors reflected both the family's growing faith and their deep appreciation for nature.
Creating joy
17th April 2025Sharing in creativity, connection and community at Axbridge Deanery Synod.
St John's Midsomer Norton welcome Bishop Michael as part of Benefice Visit
4th April 2025“It was a wonderful occasion and made for a special time for everyone.”
Partnering locally to care for creation
1st April 2025God’s generosity can be witnessed in the most unexpected ways and places
Benefice plans for Growing Good in Weston-Super-Mare
21st March 2025The PCC of All Saints and St Saviour, Weston-Super-Mare, recently enjoyed a session with Deanery and Parish Development Adviser, Claire Horton, as part of their Lent exploration Growing Good.
A decade of brews and bonds: two coffee mornings celebrate 10 years of community
21st March 2025On Shrove Tuesday St Paul's Kewstoke, celebrated the 10 year anniversary of their coffee morning with pancakes and prosecco. And in Peasedown the women's coffee morning also marked over a decade of support for women in their community.
Winter Warmer Lunches
21st March 2025Set up as a simple way of offering connection, the Winter Warmer Lunches offer care, and support to people in their community during the colder months. Since autumn 2012, the lunches have provided not just a warm meal, but also a space for conversation, and companionship.
Church clock restoration uncovers its historic significance
20th March 2025The community of St Catherine’s Church, Montacute, has been told by experts that it may be home to one of the oldest working timepieces in the country, follow a recent assessment that dates its clock back to the 1400s. Originally believed to have been made in the 1600s, around the time of the Reformation, the clock’s historical significance was uncovered during a restoration assessment in 2024.
Churches in Minehead mark World Prayer Day
13th March 2025Each year, on the first Friday of March, Christians from all over the world celebrate the World Day of Prayer and this year, the World day of Prayer focus for St Michael's, St Andrew's and St Peters' in Minehead was on the Cook islands in the Pacific.
Faith, Community, and Wellbeing: The Willow Community Garden
10th March 2025What began as a simple idea to create a community garden has now grown into something much more and is playing an important role in community wellbeing.
A place for everyone
9th March 2025The Warm Space St Francis Church, Bridgwater has been so successful that it is still running long after its planned closing date. The Warm Space, runs alongside a thriving Toddler Group and a Youth Night the team being held at St Francis'.
Church bereavement course offers comfort and community support
7th March 2025“It’s about serving the whole community and the individuals within it in things that matter most.”
Celebrations at Crook Peak to mark 40 years of unity without uniformity
6th March 2025On Sunday, 2 March Bishop Michael joined in the celebrations to mark the 40-year anniversary of Crook Peak United Parish at St Gregory’s in Weare. The service marked the culmination of a month of celebrations across the parish’s six churches, which together raised over £1,000 for good causes.
Church and farming community celebrate Tractor Sunday with a service in the pub
27th February 2025Churchwarden at St Peter's Evercreech, Michèle Hole, says it’s about recognising their work and showing that the church walks alongside them.
Churchyard snowdrops are a sign of spring and a hope for creation
25th February 2025Keinton Mandeville Church Snowdrop Extraviganza brings community together for a day to learn about nature and conservation
Exploring outdoors for all ages
17th February 202520 people from across the Taunton Archdeaconry and beyond gathered in glorious sunshine on Saturday morning in the churchyard at St James Church, Taunton.
Revd Liz Dudley is the new Bath and Wells General Synod representative
7th February 2025We 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.
Pioneer Priest in the Arts designs dress for 'Treasures of Nature' fashion show
4th February 2025Revd 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.
