St Andrew's Church, Burnham shares the history of their carved angels
16th September 2026Originally part of a huge altarpiece commissioned by King James II for a new chapel at Whitehall Palace, the angels first came to Somerset 200 years ago.
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St Andrew’s Church, Burnham celebrates its historic angels 200 year anniversary
16th September 2026The group of 17th centaury angel statues with links to kings, queens, Sir Christopher Wren and Westminster Abbey arrived in Somerset two centuries ago. A series of special events is planned to mark the occasion.
Songs of Praise comes to Bridgwater
16th September 2026Members of Holy Trinity Hamp in Bridgwater welcome the BBC to their church for the forthcoming harvest edition of Songs of Praise
‘Hope for the future’ - National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast
8th July 2026Craig Philbrick, Vicar of St Paul’s Weston super Mare, joined Dan Aldridge, MP for the town in Westminster for the Parliamentary Breakfast and shares with us a reflection on the morning.
Stillwaters, a community committed to the practice of silent prayer
7th July 2026Exploring the many different ways people pray and the opportunities we have to learn from one another.
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
£1.4m of National Lottery Heritage funding for church spire
2nd July 2026St Dubricius Church, Porlock has secured £1.4m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to save its rare oak spire
Annual Review 2025: inspiring stories from around our diocese
9th June 2026Introduced by Bishop Michael, our annual review shares a host of inspiring examples of people from around our diocese living and telling the story of Jesus throughout last year.
Coming together to raise funds to repair church roof
9th June 2026After storm damage left St George’s Church, Wembdon facing a major roof repair bill, the PCC quickly began exploring ways to raise the money needed.
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.
St Stephen's Church, Bath get environmental support from local students
1st May 2026Using 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
One Body, One Tree, One Life
30th April 2026A unique exhibition featuring candid photographs of church members has been designed and created by Bath and Wells, Young Adult Representative to General Synod
Bishop Michael's pilgrimage
13th April 2026During Holy Week, Bishop Michael stepped away from his usual daily work agenda to undertake a pilgrimage across Exmoor and the Quantocks.
Easter across the diocese
9th April 2026We’ve really loved seeing all the Easter activity from across the diocese that has popped up on our Facebook page over the past few days. Here is a small selection.
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 Quiet Day of prayer and contemplation
12th March 2026A recent Quiet Reflection Day held at St John’s Church, Wellington offered a welcoming and peaceful space for people to pause, pray and reflect.
Bishop Michael's Holy Week Pilgrimage
12th March 2026During Holy Week, Bishop Michael will be undertaking a pilgrimage walk through Exmoor and the Quantocks, calling in churches along the way.
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.
