Church Money Matters newsletter: giving, funding and finance updates
18th February 2025The latest issue of Church Money Matters, the newsletter for all the latest updates related to church finance, is now available to read.
News
School Pastors mark a decade of support for students
18th February 2025For more than ten years, a dedicated group of trained volunteers has been making a difference to the lives of students at Pyrland School, a large secondary school in Taunton.
Diocesan Synods’ finance motion to General Synod adjourned
17th February 2025Due to the overrun of previous items of Synod business, insufficient time was left available to give this motion proper consideration. Hence Bishop Michael proposed a motion requesting an adjournment so that the next Synod in July can fully address the serious concerns raised.
Connect 17 February 2025
17th February 2025All the latest news from around the Diocese of Bath and Wells
Exploring outdoors for all ages
17th February 202520 people from across the Taunton Archdeaconry and beyond gathered in glorious sunshine on Saturday morning in the churchyard at St James Church, Taunton.
Bishop Michael reports back on the General Synod safeguarding development
14th February 2025At its February session, General Synod engaged in extensive debate about the future of safeguarding. Bishop Michael has reported back on the debate
Brand new environment podcast is launched
14th February 2025The first episode of Lower Carbon, Higher Power with Bishop Michael as the first guest, is available to listen to now.
Bishop Michael visits Hinkley Point C to see the work of the chaplaincy team
14th February 2025Bishop Michael and Archdeacon Simon Hill were shown around the 430 acre site where they saw the newly constructed nuclear reactors and turbines, and had the opportunity to meet Hinkley’s Construction Director.
Bishop enjoys ‘inspiring’ Benefice Visit to Yeovil
13th February 2025Yeovil was the destination for Bishop Michael’s most recent Benefice Visit, when he paid a visit to the Parish of Preston Plucknett.
A planned approach to funding mission
12th February 2025Find out how the Benefice of Creech St Michael is ensuring that their finances support the mission that God is calling them into.
Revd Liz Dudley is the new Bath and Wells General Synod representative
7th February 2025We are delighted to share that The Revd Liz Dudley, Vicar of Christ Church with Saint Mary's Benefice, Frome, has been elected as one of the House of Clergy representatives for our diocese at General Synod, the national assembly of the Church of England.
Bishop Michael takes Diocesan Synods’ finance motion to General Synod
6th February 2025Bishop Michael will be presenting a paper on behalf of Bishop Richard of Hereford on church finances. Also on the agenda for the session will be safeguarding, Living in Love and Faith, the church's racial justice work and a look at Thy Kingdom Come, 10 years after its launch.
Pioneer Priest in the Arts designs dress for 'Treasures of Nature' fashion show
4th February 2025Revd Gill Sakakini, will take to the catwalk with her design as part of the wearable art fashion show taking place during the Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival.
Bishop Ruth returns to Bath and Wells
3rd February 2025Bishop Ruth was welcomed back to the diocese at a service at Wells Cathedral's Candlemas service.
Celebrating 40 Years of Crook Peak United Parish
31st January 2025A month of exciting events for all the community across the united parish to celebrate 4 decades of Crook Peak Parish.
Connect week ending 1 February 2025
31st January 2025All the latest news, information and resources from around the diocese.
Bishop Michael: Safeguarding update
29th January 2025Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on safeguarding in Bath and Wells and the wider church.
Regional model of the Growing Faith Strategic Leaders’ Programme is launched
21st January 202530 leaders from across the South West gather in Taunton for the launch of the programme's first regional partnership
Growing Good for Lent 2025
21st January 2025This Lent use the Church Urban Fund's Growing Good Toolkit to reflect on the call to love God and your neighbour
Local charities benefit from a SOUP! event held in Wells Cathedral
17th January 2025The lunch organised by Wells SOUP! was supported by more than 100 people and helped boost the funds and profile of four local charities and organisations
