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Celebrating youth and children's ministry

21st July 2026

A special Recognise afternoon is celebrated at Lambeth Palace. Cathy Bond, Emily Jeffery and Annie Herridge from Weston Super Mare, Clevedon and Frome were nominated by Bath and Wells to join the celebrations at Lambeth Palace.

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Inspired by Launchpad at St Marks Worle

17th July 2026

St Mark's, Worle has launched a drop-in or young people. It now has18 young people regularly dropping in, hanging out with their friends and learning simple life skills like making toasties and hot chocolate.

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Church offers pupils a ‘pocket of peace’ during hot weather

14th July 2026

Children from St John’s CofE Infants’ School, Glastonbury, have been finding a cool and peaceful space in St John’s Church during the recent hot weather.

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From Toast to Togetherness: Building Bridges at Breakfast in the Local Community

13th July 2026

A new breakfast club has been launched in Frome to cater to the needs of a local community school. Holy Trinity Frome runs a small café at the end of Trinity Street, called The Bridge, which for many years has provided low-cost lunches and snacks for members of the parish

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More than 7,800 join this term’s online collective worship

10th July 2026

More than 7,800 children, staff and one OFSTED inspector joined Bishop Fiona and the diocesan Education team at this term’s online collective worship.

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One family, four baptisms

7th July 2026

Four teenagers from the same family take a public step of faith together, choosing to be baptised at the same time at St Nicholas Church, Radstock

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Over 1500 children gather for 'Moving Up' celebrations

25th June 2026

Last Wednesday the 2026 Moving Up celebrations began in Taunton with back to back services at Taunton Minster attended by over 800 students from 33 schools.

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Bishop Fiona joins service to mark opening of school's Spirituality Trail

22nd May 2026

Bishop Fiona visits Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Taunton to commission a new Spirituality Trail, created in the school grounds, to invite pupils and staff to pause, listen and connect more deeply with God and with one another.

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A Launchpad into exploring new youth ministry

21st May 2026

Eight clergy members from across our diocese, together with curates and lay leaders, have taken part in the fourth cohort of Launchpad training in Bath and Wells.

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More than 80 attend RE Conference in Wells

14th May 2026

"It was a positive atmosphere of learning, encouragement, and shared conversation throughout the day."

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Pupils celebrate first year of Cameley Café

12th May 2026

Pupils from Cameley Church of England VC Primary School and Nursery, Temple Cloud celebrate a year of serving cups of tea and slices of cake in the community café.

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Week of Prayer for Children and Young People (6 – 10 July)

1st May 2026

During the first week of July, we are inviting churches and schools, families and individuals, to pray for children and young people, as part of our 2026 Year of Prayer.

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St Stephen's Church, Bath get environmental support from local students

1st May 2026

Using 3D laser scanning and community engagement to decarbonise and unlock new uses for St Stephen’s Church, University of Bath students help the Grade II* listed historic church plan a low-carbon future

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One Body, One Tree, One Life

30th April 2026

A unique exhibition featuring candid photographs of church members has been designed and created by Bath and Wells, Young Adult Representative to General Synod

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Plans for improved school sanctuary space to provides student pastoral support

14th April 2026

Minehead Middle School has launched a fundraising campaign to support plans for a new chaplaincy, centred on the work of its Pastoral Support Mentor, Juls Haddow.

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Thousands join online Collective Worship with Bishop Michael

20th March 2026

More than 6,000 people from over 70 schools across all parts of the diocese come together for the third online collective worship with Bishop Michael.

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Opening doors to Open the Book

20th March 2026

A ‘taster’ event organised by members of the Frome Deanery ‘Big Dream’ youth initiative explores the growing impact of Open the Book (OtB) in local schools.

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Children and youth workers from across the Southwest come together in Devon

17th March 2026

A wonderful opportunity to connect with others to share, encourage and enjoy two days of learning and support together.

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Reflections on being a General Synod Young Adult Representative

25th February 2026

Eleanor Motion from Bath and Wells is one of five young adults chosen to join General Synod to help raise the voices of young people in the Church of England. She shares with us her blog on her experience at the recent meeting in London.

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A joyful service of welcome for our new Bishop of Taunton

9th February 2026

The new Bishop of Taunton, Fiona Gibson, was officially welcomed to the Diocese of Bath and Wells on Sunday, 9 February at Evensong at Wells Cathedral.

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