The Chew Valley Nature Photography Festival brought photographers, conservationists and local residents together to celebrate the biodiversity of the area and reflect on the call to care for God’s creation. More than 400 entries were submitted .
A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) this year.
The Church of England is introducing a new national digital system for managing applications relating to works on churches, their contents, and churchyards
The Diocese of Bath and Wells has become the first diocese to receive a Gold Award Eco Church Award for diocesan offices.
At the recent General Synod, the Church of England approves a new 'Festival of Creation in Christ' and publishes major teaching document on care for creation
St Dubricius Church, Porlock has secured £1.4m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to save its rare oak spire
Churches across the Diocese of Bath and Wells spent around £1 million on energy last year - a striking reminder of why understanding and managing energy use is so important.
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
The May issue of the Manna mailing. This month's issue of our parish mailing focuses on caring for creation, with input from Holy Trinity Frome and Net Zero Adviser Dan Wills, and a letter from Bishop Michael.
Gold Eco Church Award winners, Flax Bourton continued their environmental journey, coming together with their community for a day of activities focused on environmental action to mark Earth Day.
The Coat of Hopes, a special patchwork coat carrying the hopes of hundreds of people which is passing through our diocese as part of a nationwide pilgrimage responding to the climate crisis.
Bath and Wells secures funding to explore community energy project for churches, schools and local communities.
On Sunday 25 January, Bishop Michael joined a packed congregation at St Michael and All Angels church in Flax Bourton, to celebrate their fantastic achievement in being the first church in our diocese to be awarded the A Rocha Gold Eco Church Award.
The Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for submissions. Completing the EFT is part of our shared journey to net zero and supports the Church’s fifth mark of mission, to care for creation.
In 2018 our community in Middlezoy came together to consider how best to commemorate the anniversary of the end of WW1.
The school has been awarded a Level 5 Outstanding from the RHS for it's work in the school garden.
Taunton Minster has been awarded £18,000 as part of a Demonstrator Grant to help it move towards becoming a net zero carbon church.
Across our diocese church communities have been gathering together to celebrate Harvest and give thanks for God's provision.
St Michael’s Church, Flax Bourton, praised creativity and genuine passion for caring for creation by environmental charity A Rocha UK.
Members of Keinton Mandeville Church joined forces to record species of insects, plants, trees, and birds. The event, which was held as part of the monthly Faith and Fun all ages service, is part of their Eco Church journey.
