Save the date for the Celebration of Lay Ministries 2025
This year's celebration takes place at Wells Cathedral on 14 June 2025.
This page will be regularly updated with information about the 2025 celebration.
Celebrating lay ministries in Bath and Wells
Each year, as a diocese, we come together to celebrate all that lay people give to the life of the church and to their community. The Celebration of Lay Ministries is an opportunity to give thanks for their gifts and ministries, acknowledging the ways we witness God moving and working among us.
Together with the celebration service there are stalls showcasing the breadth of ministry within the diocese and the work of Christian organisations locally. There will also be information on courses and pathways for different ministries. It is a fantastic opportunity to see what you might get involved with or be inspired by.
Jill Perrett, Developing Ministries Adviser for Bath and Wells
"For some, this will be a new venture, through a course, others will be affirmed in their existing role or ministry. Everyone is valued. On the day we'll hear people’s stories of how God has been working in their lives, and through the different displays and stalls you can discover a wide range of ministries. This year we have launched the Lay Ministries pathway. It will be the first time that the Celebration of Lay Ministry will be able to hear how some have recognised a ministry through this route. Come and join the celebration! It’s for everyone! "
Below is a video capturing some moments from this year's celebration at St Paul's Church in Weston super Mare. You can also find all the photos from this year's celebration on the Bath and Wells Facebook page.
For futher information contact Jill Perrett or Charmain Gilmour email training@bathwells.anglican.org