Finding God in the stillness
2nd September 2026Stillwaters is an ecumenical and inclusive community which offers a supportive way for people drawn to contemplative prayer to deepen their relationship with God.
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Portbury chaplaincy welcomes Bishop Fiona
27th August 2026Bishop Fiona visited ships, met with seafarers and learnt about the work of the chaplaincy team who care for those working at sea.
Windrush generation nurse who trained in Taunton shares her inspiring story
14th August 2026Lynette Richards-Lorde was just 19 in 1959 when she travelled 4,000 miles from her home in Guyana to begin her training as a nurse at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.
A volunteer from St Mary’s Church, Bridgwater, is nominated for BBC Award
12th August 2026Tony O'Mara, who has overcome his own 40-year addiction, has been nominated for the BBC award for his work supporting others in the place that helped him change his life.
Inspired by Launchpad at St Marks Worle
17th July 2026St 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.
One family, four baptisms
7th July 2026Four 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
A weekend of celebrations as 12 new Priests and 6 new Deacons are ordained
29th June 2026People from across the diocese, and many from further afield, gathered this weekend in celebration and thanksgiving as 18 people were ordained, marking the beginning of new ministries across Bath and Wells.
Church honours Somerset cricket legend
12th June 2026Oak doors, which feature cricket bats as handles, have been installed at St George’s Church in Bicknoller in memory of Harold Gimblett, who played for England in the 1930's.
Volunteer garden support transforms spaces and enriches lives
14th May 2026Local group in Bath provide support to their community, by helping people manage their outdoor spaces.
Celebrations for the return of the 292 year old church clock
6th May 2026The clock at St Edward’s Church, Goathurst, has been a central feature of village life since it was presented to the church in 1734. Its restoration and return were celebrated with a special gathering at the church.
Opening doors to Open the Book
20th March 2026A ‘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.
A creative approach to Bible study
11th March 2026A quilting group at St Francis of Assisi Church in Bridgwater has helped people connect with scripture in a new way through sewing.
St Peter’s Café Church is 2!
27th February 2026Celebrations at St Peter's Church, Williton, as their Café Church marks its second birthday.
Bishop Fiona leads pop-up Ashing Service in Wells Market Square
19th February 2026On Ash Wednesday, Bishop Fiona was joined by Tim Stevens, Precentor, Wells Cathedral and Kate Scott, Bishop’s Chaplain in the centre of Wells to mark the start of Lent with people where they are.
A joyful service of welcome for our new Bishop of Taunton
9th February 2026The 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.
Praying through Lent - a new resource is now available
28th January 2026A collection of simple daily ideas to help you pray through Lent.
Celebrations as 7 people are baptised
28th January 2026'When I emerged from the water, I felt like a new creation. In that moment, an overwhelming sense of full acceptance washed over me!'
Ask the animals: And they will teach you
2nd January 2026A new teaching programme encourages parishioners to think about the significance of animals in the Bible, and what the stories about them can teach us in 2026.
Taunton Minster awarded Church of England grant to plan for net zero future
5th November 2025Taunton Minster has been awarded £18,000 as part of a Demonstrator Grant to help it move towards becoming a net zero carbon church.
Church project wins accolade for saving historic monument
31st October 2025Church team praised for their dedication to raising funds to pay for the restoration of the monument which was on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register.
