News


New High Sheriff of Somerset takes up her post

8th April 2022

Jennifer Duke, a church warden for more than two decades, made her Declaration of Office at Wells Cathedral


Manna interview: A uniting faith

7th April 2022

Andrew Avramenko, a curate at St Stephen's & St Mary's, Bath who has Ukrainian connections, reflects on the importance of hope in challenging times.


Taunton has a Minster

13th March 2022

Following an inauguration Service led by Bishop Ruth, St Mary Magdalene's Church in Taunton is now a Minster.


View from the top

4th March 2022

A steeplejack climbs to the top of St Thomas's Church in Wells to see the damage caused after the top of the spire came off during high winds.


Yes! A Minster for Taunton

22nd February 2022

At special service led by Bishop Ruth St Mary Magdalene church in Taunton will officially be confirmed as Taunton Minster


New team of chaplains to support the elderly is commissioned

10th February 2022

The Anna Chaplains will be present with people, offering spiritual care, in Care Homes and across the community.


Funding step forward for flood church

13th January 2022

St. Peter and St. Paul's Church Muchelney, near Langport on the Somerset Levels, has moved one step closer towards its plans to become a community hub after receiving a £12,500 grant from South Somerset District Council.


A Festive Friday Night Experience

21st December 2021

Responding to the 'need for young people to receive the love of God in a practical way'.


Carol Service for farmers from inside the livestock ring

16th December 2021

An opportunity to bring farmers, their families and friends together at a time when many have felt isolated and cut off from their communities.


Bringing light and hope to the whole village

8th December 2021

Community comes together to decorate the churchyard for Advent.


Creating a church community around the campfire

25th November 2021

'What do you do when your toddler starts school and you can't make it to the church parent and toddler group?' That was the question that Watchet and Williton realised many parents were facing and the church has come up with an innovative solution.


A special Carol Service

21st November 2021

For children with special needs, their family and carers


47 people are confirmed at Wells Cathedral

19th November 2021

Celebrating the hope and joy that faith gives us


Church school unveils new sculpture designed with the help of pupils

19th November 2021

Ideas of friendship, strength, trust, courage, and diversity are included in the design


Star Trail Voyager visits schools in Portishead

19th November 2021

Sharing the Christmas story with a generation of children


Becoming an Eco Church

11th November 2021

Sharing the experience to encourage others to take the plunge


Bells ring out again at St Edward's in Goathurst

10th November 2021

Thousands are raised by the church community to pay for the repair and restoration of the bells and bell tower


'Discovering the story through the narratives of yesterday.'

6th August 2021

Using a lottery grant to tell the history of the church building and share the faith within.


Prayers and hymns on the water in the rain

16th July 2021

Revd Ann Gibbs blesses rowing club's two boats before joining the crews for an evening row


An outdoor service and churchyard exploration on Environment Sunday

10th June 2021

"The earth is the Lord's and everything in it." Psalm 24:1

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