More than 120 people are to be confirmed at Wells Cathedral
21st November 2024We hold all those preparing for Confirmation that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit, rooted in love and strengthened in faith.
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Such a life giving day!
19th November 2024More than 50 delegates gathered in Nailsea for the second Growing Faith Foundation Big Lunch. The day took place at Holy Trinity Church and welcomed clergy, diocesan advisers, school leaders and youth and children’s ministers from across Bath and Wells and the wider southwest, along with representatives of other church organisations.
Churches across Bath and Wells now have easy way to apply to grant funding pot
8th November 2024The £312,850 grant fund pot has been created from a number of sources, including the national church’s Buildings for Mission project and the Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant scheme.
Harvest celebrations at schools across the diocese
25th October 2024School across Bath and Wells, have been celebrating the Harvest season with services and the giving of gifts to local charities and organisations.
Young Leaders Learnng Hub gets off to a great start
23rd October 2024The Hub, established in partnership with Movement, is designed to support young leaders by offering a collaborative space to learn.
A service of welcome for Year 5 pupils
21st October 2024Children from each class played a central part in the service, taking part in a performance, poetry reading, singing, and prayer.
Year 3 pupils St Mary’s Writhlington, hit the right notes with 'Voices for Life'
10th October 202417 pupils visit the Abbey to learn more about ‘Stardust’, a space-themed music concert organised by the Bath-based charity Voices for Life.
Bishop Michael receives a warm welcome from schools in the diocese
27th September 2024Bishop Michael officially opened a new nursery in North Curry and had lunch students at Pyrland School in Taunton
New School Leaders come to Evensong and Reception at the Bishops Palace
27th September 2024The new leaders are taking up new headship roles, or senior leadership roles in one of the Multi Academy Trusts which home many of our Church of England Schools.
More than 300 enjoy special day out organised by St Francis Church, Bridgwater
26th September 2024The Holiday Club, run by St Francis of Assisi Church run for more than 25 years, arose in response to the community’s needs.
An action-packed weekend for young people from clergy families
18th September 2024Life to the Max celebrates it's 21st year with a weekend away
Bath and Wells works with Somerset Council on new education centre in Misterton
13th September 2024An innovative new Therapeutic Education provision at the former school in Misterton will offer places for children and young people with additional and SEND needs
Archbishop Justin joins the 24 hour Wave of Prayer
9th September 2024"A wonderful 24 hours"
Reflections from Taizé
30th July 2024"My experience at Taizé has been life-changing and I am very grateful that I got the opportunity to do it." Those who joined the Bath and Wells young people's pilgrimage share their experiences.
Portishead Church unveils giant recycled fish at the Portishead Summer Show
24th July 2024The fish is part of a large seascape, developed over the past few months by the church community with the assistance of local schools and organisations for the show
Pupil Chaplains help out at toddler group
24th July 2024Pupil chaplains in Clevedon are hands on at Little Fish Toddler Group
Eco-Arts Festival to Celebrate and Protect Nature
19th July 2024New Christian worshiping community Combines art and care for God’s earth at a new festival in Shepton Mallet
Empowering the next generation
19th July 2024Diocese of Bath and Wells in partnership with Movement launch the Young Leaders Learning Hub
Bath and Wells joins new national network of worshipping communities in schools
2nd July 2024The Church of England has launched a new network of 40 worshipping communities today, furthering its vision of becoming younger and more diverse. The new FLOURISH network will establish partnerships between schools or Further Education colleges and their local churches, aiming to engage a large number of children, young people, and their families.
Junior park run helps build community
26th June 2024Designed to be positive, welcoming, and inclusive, the Nailsea junior parkrun has swiftly become a popular community event.
