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Following the star to Bethlehem

12th December 2025

Primary school children in the Diocese of Bath and Wells have been taking part in the ‘Journey to Bethlehem’, following Mary and Joseph's journey to the stable.

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Diocesan Synod: November 2025

29th November 2025

Members of Diocesan Synod gathered at St Paul Church, Weston super Mare for the autumn Synod.

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Treated like a real family and not strangers

28th November 2025

How thinking about inclusion led the church community of Milborne Port to welcome and share the stories of those who have moved from another country to live in their part of our diocese.

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Lights, camera, action! How the Christmas story is being filmed as breaking news

26th November 2025

Haywood Village Church, Weston-super-Mare are recreating the nativity story as a “breaking news” broadcast, performed and filmed by the young group.

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Rural Forum 2025

7th November 2025

More than 150 people from all corners of the diocese attended the Rural Forum in Bagley.

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Celebrating Harvest in Bath and Wells

30th October 2025

Across our diocese church communities have been gathering together to celebrate Harvest and give thanks for God's provision.

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Gathering to celebrate Harvest and first birthday of new church

26th September 2025

On Sunday the 21 September Orchard Grove Church and All Saints Church in Trull held a joint celebration at a local farm. More than 100 people of all ages gathered together to worship.

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Reflection on being part of a multi parish benefice

18th July 2025

Gillian Smith from St Michael & All Angels, East Coker, shares the joys and challenges of living and worshipping in a multi-parish benefice.

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Walking side by side

20th June 2025

On Saturday walkers from across the West Tone benefice set out on a day-long journey that links all eight of its parish churches. The West Tone Walk is a community-wide event which welcomes everyone. It's an opportunity for conversations, new friendships, and being part of something together.

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Diocesan Budget Consultation 2025

4th April 2025

Join us to learn more about how the life of the diocese is funded and supported and have your say.

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Church and farming community celebrate Tractor Sunday with a service in the pub

27th February 2025

Churchwarden at St Peter's Evercreech, Michèle Hole, says it’s about recognising their work and showing that the church walks alongside them.

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The Rural Forum 2024

24th October 2024

A wonderful opportunity to talk, think, discuss and pray together.

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Fomer Churchwarden honoured for his services to his community

24th May 2024

Harry Meade from Goathurst, has been awarded the British Empire Medal.


Recognising the unity and diversity of four parishes in a benefice

17th April 2024

The Athelney Benefice plan a Rogation Walk. Using St Athelwin as their focus they contemplate how they are one church in four locations

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More than 130 people join the Rural Forum

5th October 2023

"An inspiring day"

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More than 100 attend the Rural Forum

7th October 2022

"The desire and passion to serve God revealed itself in really creative ways."


Climate Awareness Day - Making Ripples this Harvest

24th June 2022

Find out how the climate crisis is impacting farmers in the UK and Africa. Learn how we can all be part of 'wave of change.'


Moving into the time of light

27th January 2022

A countryside view from our Hedgerow Chaplain.


Funding step forward for flood church

13th January 2022

St. Peter and St. Paul's Church Muchelney, near Langport on the Somerset Levels, has moved one step closer towards its plans to become a community hub after receiving a £12,500 grant from South Somerset District Council.


Carol Service for farmers from inside the livestock ring

16th December 2021

An opportunity to bring farmers, their families and friends together at a time when many have felt isolated and cut off from their communities.

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