Welcome to the Diocese of Bath & Wells
We are the Church of England Diocese of Bath and Wells. Loving and serving all the people of Somerset.
A focus on prayer
Find out what’s happening in this Year of Prayer, and how you can join in.
Caring for creation
Explore ‘Hope for all Creation’, the new Church of England teaching document.
Worshipping together
Thousands of children from across our diocese come together online for collective worship with our bishops.
Prayer of the day
12 November 2026
Lord, we pray for commissioned and licensed lay ministers across our diocese as they minister to their congregations and communities. We ask you to bless them in their vocation and we ask you to raise up vocations from within our communities.
Latest news
Exploring pilgrimage together at the Rural Forum
Gathering together from across the diocese to discuss pilgrimage at the Rural Forum.
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Taking the next step in faith
Wells Cathedral was filled with joy and celebration this weekend as 81 people were confirmed and four were baptised.
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Bishop Michael enters House of Lords
Bishop Michael has today (27 October) been formally introduced to the House of Lords.
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Upcoming events
New treasurer training
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People’s Emergency Briefing
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Members’ Annual Forum
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