It’s been three years since Bath and Wells declared a climate emergency and committed to Net Zero by 2030. During that time church communities have been making changes in a host of ways, all doing their bit to care for creation and help us achieve our goals, and in November we achieved A Rocha’s Bronze Eco Diocese status.
Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on ministry in the February issue of the Manna mailing.
What does ministry look like where you are? Does it look the same as it did five years ago? In Bath and Wells we have been encouraging the bubbling up of a variety of ministries – lay and ordained – as we seek to release the gifts of all and, in the process, help to give life to the Church.
Julian Spicer is one of nine Lay Worship Assistants licensed in Quantock Towers benefice last year. Find out more about their ministry
Mark Felstead, who attends St James’ Church, Preston Plucknett, talks about his faith and the 2023 Everyday Faith event he has helped to organise.
Everyone is invited to follow the star and join us at church services and other ways this Christmas. Why not invite a friend to come along to your church this year?
The community in and around Wiveliscombe has come together to offer support to their Ukrainian guests, which will be vital over Christmas.
Bishop Ruth reflects on the ways in which the wealth of the Church is seen.
Join us at the celebration of lay ministries at Wells Cathedral on Saturday, 2 July.
We hear from of the speakers at the Celebration of Lay Ministries, Dave Knight, Chairman for Taunton Street Pastors.
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.
Trevor James became a pioneer in Keynsham in November 2019. Read more about his journey.
Assistant Curate and Chaplain Ruth Motion shares her thoughts on the LLF course.
Church communities across Somerset are being encouraged to take part in a process of learning and praying together as part of discerning a way forward for the Church in relation to matters of identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.
Emily Hatton, who features in our Advent campaign, prepares for her first Christmas as a Youth Minister
An interview with volunteer, Sian Owen, who runs the Hidden Voices, a Modern Slavery Support group in Bridgwater.
Bishop Alastair asks, "Our church faces many challenges about funding, organisation, credibility and appropriate approaches to mission. Where might modern slavery fit in?"
Manna interview: Dr Peter Brotherton, is Lead Director for Climate Change at Natural England, the government's agency for the natural environment, and Environment Officer for Peterborough Diocese.
