Honoured for empowering girls in Uganda
5th June 2024Vicki Beach, who received an MBE for her work supporting girls in education, has also set up brass band and is appealing for donations of instruments for the young musicians.
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St James's Church, Yeovil welcomes Indian congregation
31st May 2024Around 100 people came together at St James for the first gathering of Mar Thoma Church, an Indian congregation that will be meeting at St James for worship every two months.
11 year old from Locking Church is one of the youngest elected bell ringers
31st May 2024Sophie Taylor, inspired by her father, James, discovered her passion for bell ringing a year ago
Fomer Churchwarden honoured for his services to his community
24th May 2024Harry Meade from Goathurst, has been awarded the British Empire Medal.
Outdoor sketching group encourages members to explore faith more deeply
21st May 2024Drawing On meets in Collett Pak, Shepton Mallet every week to connect with nature and express their creativity through drawing.
Plans to create a permanent base for Haywood Village Church are launched
10th May 2024“God has done amazing things at Haywood village so far. It is exciting to see how he will build his church and how the plans will come to fruition.”
A chance to celebrate God's wonderful creation on Earth Day
9th May 2024Flax Bourton Church brings family and friends together to enjoy activities, exhibitions, food and fun all based around caring for creation.
Recognising the unity and diversity of four parishes in a benefice
17th April 2024The Athelney Benefice plan a Rogation Walk. Using St Athelwin as their focus they contemplate how they are one church in four locations
The Easter Experience
12th April 2024An interactive way for children and young people to explore the Easter story.
Knife Angel comes to Taunton
5th April 2024The sculpture, aimed at raising awareness of the effects of violence and aggression, has gone on display in the centre of Taunton.
Quantock Foodbank drives innovation with a fully electric mobile pantry
5th April 2024The Quantock Foodbank, a vital lifeline for families in need, now has a fully electric vehicle to take groceries to outlying villages.
Maundy Money 2024 recipients
24th March 2024Philip Andrews and Jenny Jeffery have been honoured for their ministry and service to the Church and their communities
Holy Week Experience at St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare
21st March 2024St Paul’s Church is running a free, thought-provoking Holy Week Experience with an immersive walk-through prayer event
Silver Eco Church Award for St Nicholas Church, Henstridge
15th March 2024St Nicholas is one of only 11 churches in the diocese to receive the silver award.
Sharing knowledge, wisdom and friendship at the Administrators' Day
2nd March 2024More than 30 parish administrators take part in a training and support day in Wells
Inspiring people to listen and to hear each other and God
1st March 2024'Listening can seem a simple task, something everyone can do, whereas in reality it can be a challenge.' Sharing the experience of a church listening course
Somerset artists create a unique art exhibition in Martock Church
1st March 2024An immersive response by four artists to the Easter themes of ascension and love, which is grounded in the locality of Martock, the Levels and Somerset.
Wells Cathedral announces changes to its admission guidelines
1st March 2024Wells Cathedral will remain free to enter for worship, prayer, and to light a candle. Free passes will be avail able for parishioners in the diocese. Anyone who is on the parish electoral roll (or Cathedral Community Roll) is eligible to apply for a Wells Cathedral Parish Pass.
Manna feature: Sharing the Easter story
28th February 2024With Easter falling at the end of March this year, preparations are well underway for some creative celebrations across Bath and Wells during Holy Week – in our churches, in our schools, as well as in our homes and outdoor spaces.
Coming together to provide life-saving equipment and help
25th February 2024Members of All Saints Church in Wrington raise money to buy a Community Defibrillator and undertake CPR training
