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Coral Francis - Licensing
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Coral Francis - Licensing

For the last twelve years many of you will have known Coral Francis in different ways, as my wife, as mother to Joshua and Ruth, as bible study leader, as trainee Reader then ordinand in our benefice, service leader and preacher, as baker of cakes or maybe most of all just as herself!  

You have been part of her journey, so do come and celebrate the next phase of her ministry as she is licensed as Team Vicar….

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New Wine Festival in South West
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New Wine Festival in South West

In previous years, a number of you tuned into online broadcasts from the seminars and worship from the New Wine summer festival from people like Peter Grieg from 24-7 prayer.

Last year the festival moved back to the south-west and the good news is that it is staying in the Bath and West Showground.

As ever there is amazing provision for children and youth and, lots of seminars for adults as well as daily worship and teaching, opportunities for prayer ministry, and cafes to just chill out in and talk with friends.

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Monthly Message from our Rector
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Monthly Message from our Rector

Roads, Mountains and paths….

When we think about spiritual transformation we often think about big ‘road to Damascus’ or ‘mountain top experiences”. These are life changing encounters that are turning points in our lives and a key part of our Christian stories. They are the crossroads or about turns in our journeys, but they are not the everyday journey down the paths of our lives…

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