The diocese is divided into three geographical areas, Bath Archdeaconry, Taunton Archdeaconry and Wells Archdeaconry, each led by an archdeacon with day-to-day oversight of practical church life, as well as pastoral care. They work closely with the bishops and other colleagues to ensure local support.
Each Archdeacon has an Archdeaconry Assistant and a team of people from support services who work mainly in that archdeaconry area. Those staff work alongside colleagues around our diocese to provide a range of expertise for parishes, schools and chaplaincies. Below are some key contacts for each Archdeaconry. Click on the name for more details or download the key contacts list for the diocese.
Bath Archdeaconry
Archdeacon – Charlie Peer
Archdeaconry Assistant – Denise Blake
Deanery and Parish Development – Claire Horton
Everyday Faith and work with children and young people (Go Team) – Tony Cook
Local Giving Adviser – Kate Mayo
Taunton Archdeaconry
Archdeacon – Simon Hill
Archdeaconry Assistant – Alison Cruickshank
Deanery and Parish Development – Rob Walrond
Everyday Faith and work with children and young people (Go Team) – Andy Levett
Local Giving Adviser – Jonathan Philpott
Wells Archdeaconry
Archdeacon – Anne Gell
Archdeaconry Assistant – Sue Anderson
Deanery and Parish Development – Caroline Bruce
Everyday Faith and work with children and young people (Go Team) – Cheryl Govier
Local Giving Adviser – Jonathan Philpott