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
21 September 2026
Compassionate God, on World Alzheimer’s Day we pray for all those living with dementia, and for their families and caregivers. Grant them comfort, patience, and hope. Bless those seeking better treatments and understanding, and help us build a world of dignity, kindness, and inclusion.
Latest news
A new look diocesan website
You may notice that our Diocese of Bath and Wells website looks a little different.
Bishop Michael called to serve in the House of Lords
The Rt Revd Michael Beasley, Bishop of Bath and Wells, has been called to serve in the House of Lords as one of the Church of England’s Lords Spiritual.
St Andrew’s Church, Burnham shares the history of their carved angels
A group of angel statues with links to kings, queens, Sir Christopher Wren and Westminster Abbey are being celebrated by a Somerset church community, two centuries after they first arrived in Somerset.
Upcoming events
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Life to the Max 2026
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Churchwardens' Day
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