Manna interview: Prebend, Adrian Prior Sankey who previously led the Taunton Team Chaplaincy delivering chaplaincy in public spaces, care homes, offices, retail, cadet forces, the railway and among the marginalised, he now serves as chaplain to the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO).
Bishop Michael talks 'reimagining generosity' in his letter to parishes in the Manna mailing this month.
September is Harvest season, a time during which we can all give thanks for God’s generosity to us. It is also Generosity Week (29 September – 6 October), an opportunity to reflect on all the good gifts that we have received within our churches and consider how our church family and wider community might explore together what it means to live generously throughout the rest of the year.
The Revd Jonathan Philpott, who has swapped parish ministry in Berrow and Brean for a role with the diocesan Giving and Funding team, talks giving in the latest Manna mailing.
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
Malcolm Critchley, who is undertaking the Lay Ministry Foundation Course, explains how it has broadened his perspective on prayer.
Cesca Priestley, Growing Faith Adviser, tells us why it’s important to listen to young people.
A challenge offered by Michael Beasley, Bishop of Bath & Wells
We are all called to live and tell the story of Jesus. For young adults this calling can sometimes be challenging, they often encounter indifference or even hostility. In Bath and Wells we strive to support our young people and encourage them to trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to guide and empower them.
The Quantock Foodbank, a vital lifeline for families in need, now has a fully electric vehicle to take groceries to outlying villages.
Grant Swarbrooke, Head of Swainswick School in Bath, shares their Easter plans.
Bishop Michael shares an Easter message in this month's Manna mailing.
With 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.
Pippa Rayner, Wilder Projects Coordinator for Somerset Wildlife Trust, talks about our partnership.
As Christians, while we may look to reduce our own carbon footprint, we are called to be stewards and witnesses of a much more radical resource. The clue is in the word ‘ecology’.
Across Bath and Wells our churches are working with local communities and schools to care for the environment, with more than a third of churches in the diocese engaged with the Wilder Churches project.
Christian communities across Bath and Wells support the neighbourhoods they serve in a host of different ways – from the more traditional support for initiatives such as community fridges and foodbanks that address food poverty, to walking alongside their community and fostering community growth in more unexpected places like football clubs and workplaces.
Julie Perry is the Children’s and Family’s Worker for the Parish of Minehead and runs a weekly outdoor Toddler Church.
Bishop Ruth reflects on re-membering ahead of Rembrance Sunday and her departure to the Diocese of Coventry this month.
Christians are called to be peacemakers. ‘Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples’ John 13:35. At their best Christian communities can reflect the Kingdom of God, demonstrating how people from diverse backgrounds and with different gifts can work together. In reality, things are not always harmonious.
