Farewell to David Maggs
This week we say farewell to David Maggs who has been with the diocese of Bath and Wells for 13…
People news
Diocese’s Support Services reshaped to offer more localised support
The diocese has reshaped its Support Services team as it seeks to offer more focused support to parishes in their mission…
Interim Diocesan Secretary for the diocese
Rosemary Pearce has joined the diocese as interim Diocesan Secretary. Rosemary’s appointment recognises the considerable demand of the additional responsibilities…
New General Synod representatives share their first experiences
The Bath and Wells General Synod representatives travelled to London to take part in the first full in-person meeting of Synod since…
Revd Kate Scott, the new Bishops’ Chaplain
Following news of Revd Canon Dr Graham Dodds retirement as Bishops’ Chaplain Bishop Ruth is delighted to welcome Revd…
Interview: A community approach to ending modern slavery
Volunteer, Sian Owen runs the Hidden Voices, a Modern Slavery Support group in Bridgwater and was shortlisted for one of…
Volunteers wanted for project supporting victims of modern slavery
Esther Williams is the new Project Coordinator for Hidden Voices Somerset (HVS), an initiative facilitated by the Diocese of Bath and…
Stepping down as Lay Chair of Diocesan Synod
At Diocesan Synod on 28 July Mary Masters formerly stepped down from her role as Lay Chair. Mary, who has…
Chair of Safeguarding Panel steps down after seven years
Ted Allen, the independent Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel has officially stepped down, chairing his last meeting of…
New Chair for the Diocesan Board of Education as Tony Blackshaw steps down
Tony Blackshaw, who has been Chair of the Diocesan Board of Education for the last three years, is stepping down…