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A seaside baptism: St. Peter's Portishead

31st August 2023

On a sunny Sunday in July, the community of St. Peter’s, Portishead gathered for the baptism of youth member Jacob. The church joined together and worshiped on the beach before heading down to the waterfront for the ceremony itself.

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How churches have been helping their communities this summer

31st August 2023

Throughout the school summer holidays, churches across Bath and Wells have been providing chances for community support through a blend of food, faith, and enjoyment.

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A new chaplaincy for St Dunstan's

30th August 2023

At the start of a new term Fr Kieron Rowley reflects on the relatively new chaplaincy at St Dunstan's Secondary School in Glastonbury

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Bath Abbey launches a new website containing details of its memorials

3rd August 2023

The new memorial website is the result of 8 years of research by Bath Abbey’s archive team of staff and volunteers which was carried out as part of the Footprint Project, funded largely by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Learning about spirituality through prayer

6th July 2023

Pupils at Trull Church of England VA Primary School explore themes of serving and giving, music and fellowship

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We welcome two new Anna Chaplains

30th June 2023

Pam Southam and Rachel Moore Anna Friend join a growing network of Anna Chaplains in Bath and Wells.

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Celebrating St Aldhelm at Sherborne Abbey

28th June 2023

Every school and church dedicated to St Aldhelm was invited to Sherborne Abbey for a mini festival on the green followed by a service in the Abbey.


An amazing weekend of ordinations in Bath and Wells

25th June 2023

10 priests and 13 deacons are ordained

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Pupils past and present celebrate schools 150th anniversary

21st June 2023

Exford Church of England First School serves the surrounding villages and outlying farms across central Exmoor.


Penny challenge to help raise funds to be able to 'spend a penny'

21st June 2023

Young and old take part in the 'spend a penny' challenge to raise funds for a new church toilet.


Play your part in tackling modern slavery

8th June 2023

Hidden Voices Somerset (HVS) is running a course designed to help your community build resilience against exploitation and to understand the steps that can be taken to safeguard individuals.


Manna interview: Growing together in faith

31st May 2023

Rachel Shaw is Zambia Link Coordinator in Keynsham Parish, which has a link with Chipata South in Eastern Zambia. In the June 2023 issue of Manna she talks about how the link was created and continues to be nourished.


Open gardens inspired by the Wilder Churches initiative

23rd May 2023

Three gardeners in South Petherton open their rewilded outdoor space to the public to encourage others to create spaces that promote biodiversity.


An invitation to families to celebrate Easter

16th May 2023

'It was our privilege to reach out to the community and seek to share the Good News this Easter time.' 


St Peter’s Church, Staple Fitzpaine gets new environmentally-friendly toilet

11th May 2023

The compost toilet required no foundations, water supply, or access for machinery to install it.


Coronation services and celebrations across Bath and Wells

9th May 2023

Churches and their communities come together mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.


A Holy Week Messy Church event reflection

9th May 2023

How the work amongst children and families at Holy Trinity Church in Yeovil is beginning to grow. 


Bishop Michael conducts Service of Dedication for North Curry bells

4th May 2023

The bells at the Church of St Peter and St Paul in North Curry are the first church bells to be cast with the cypher of King Charles III.


Sing for the King

4th May 2023

A full St Andrew's Church in Minehead celebrate His Majesty's King Charles III with prayer and song.


Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III in Bath and Wells

27th April 2023

Services, events and activities in the diocese to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

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