Sold out performances of the latest play from St James Players
17th February 2023The Players, made up of members and friends of St James Church, Taunton, bring together a group of people of faith with an interest in fun, fellowship and fundraising.
News
Blessing and Celebration Day
16th February 2023Pupils and staff form human chain linking the two sites of the newly formed Herne View Church of England Primary school in Ilminster.
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Jonathan Foyle joins as Church Buildings Adviser
14th February 2023This week we welcome Jonathan Foyle who takes over as the Bath and Wells Church Buildings Adviser whilst Emma Brown is on maternity leave.
Prayers for God’s blessing for same-sex couples take step forward
13th February 2023The Church of England’s General Synod has welcomed proposals which would enable same-sex couples to come to church after a civil marriage or civil partnership to give thanks, dedicate their relationship to God and receive God’s blessing.
‘Sticks & Sausages’
10th February 2023Coming together outside for Forest Church in the beautiful Blackdown Hills.
Church school becomes national Growing Champion School
9th February 2023St Margaret’s Church of England School, Tintinhull is one of just five schools appointed by the Royal Horticultural Society as a Champion School
People from across the diocese come together for the Everyday Faith gatherings
4th February 2023'Sharing and growing our knowledge of faith with others'
Community Living Room goes from strength to strength
3rd February 2023Warm Space is embraced by the local community and helps bring people together
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New contact details for Diocesan Registrar and the Registry Team
3rd February 2023Christopher Jones and the Registry Team now at Stone King LLP
Everyone, Everywhere Growing in Faith is underway!
29th January 2023Almost 200 join online to worship together at the start of the Everyday Faith event - Everyone Everywhere Growing in Faith
Safeguarding newsletter: January 2023
27th January 2023Ben Goodhind, Safeguarding Manager for the Diocese of Bath and Wells has shared his January newsletter for Parish Safeguarding Officers and all those who want to keep up to date with the latest news from the safeguarding team.
Flourishing Together
27th January 2023School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference - more than 100 gather in person for the first time since 2020.
How are we living and telling the story of Jesus?
26th January 2023People from right across Bath and Wells are being asked to share how we are living and telling the story of Jesus. This will help us see how we are living out our diocesan vision, wherever we are and whatever our context.
Three generations reaffirm baptismal vows
26th January 2023"Reaffirming my Baptismal vows was incredibly empowering"
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Grass Roots Theology Day
26th January 2023People from across Somerset attend theology day which followed the theme of The Life Everlasting
Bishop's Letter: February 2023
25th January 2023Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on ministry in the February issue of the Manna mailing.
Manna feature: Giving life to our churches
25th January 2023What 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.
Manna interview: We can do it!
25th January 2023Julian Spicer is one of nine Lay Worship Assistants licensed in Quantock Towers benefice last year. Find out more about their ministry
Anne Gell to become Acting Dean of Wells
20th January 2023Following the retirement of John Davies as Dean of Wells on 6 January, Bishop Michael has appointed the Venerable Anne Gell, currently Archdeacon of Wells, as Acting Dean of Wells.
Draft prayers asking for God’s blessing on same-sex couples are published
18th January 2023Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples as they give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership.