Church honours Somerset cricket legend
12th June 2026Oak doors, which feature cricket bats as handles, have been installed at St George’s Church in Bicknoller in memory of Harold Gimblett, who played for England in the 1930's.
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A focus on missional opportunities for clergy day
12th June 2026On Monday, 8 June, over 150 clergy came together for the annual gathering of stipendiary and self-supporting licensed clergy. The day was focused on missional opportunities, particularly engaging with children and young people.
Coming together for Lay Ministry Day
11th June 2026Giving thanks for all that God is doing through lay ministry across Bath and Wells
St John's Foundation appoints new Chaplain
11th June 2026St John's Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Reverend Andrew Avramenko as its new Chaplain. Andrew will join the charity on 10 August 2026, succeeding Reverend Jacky Wise, who has served St John's Foundation since January 2020.
A moving encounter with sacred books at Wells Cathedral
10th June 2026Bishop Michael and the acting Archdeacon of Wells, Jonathan Lloyd, welcomed Father Ayoob Adwar, formerly a monk and priest of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq.
Tackling Ebola: Bishop Michael's letter to the Times
10th June 2026Bishop Michael, who is a co-convenor of the Anglican Health and Community Network, has had a letter to the Times published today on the subject of tackling Ebola.
New film sheds a light on community cohesion and interfaith dialogue
10th June 2026The film highlights and showcases some of the fantastic work and projects being undertaking in Bath and North East Somerset.
Meet our new ordinands
9th June 2026Petertide ordinations will take place on Saturday 27 June and Sunday 28 June across our diocese. Twelve people are being ordained as priests and six as deacons.
The teacher who found her faith in school
9th June 2026Ingrid Barnsley, one of this year's #NewRevs shares her journey to ordination.
A call first heard as a teenager, patiently unfolded over decades
9th June 2026Claire Morrish who will be ordained Deacon at Wells Cathedral 28 June, shares her journey to ordination #NewRevs
Annual Review 2025: inspiring stories from around our diocese
9th June 2026Introduced by Bishop Michael, our annual review shares a host of inspiring examples of people from around our diocese living and telling the story of Jesus throughout last year.
Called in God’s time
9th June 2026Jenny Stromberg, who will be ordained Deacon at Wells Cathedral 28 June, shares her journey to ordination #NewRevs
God has been part of every major decision
9th June 2026#NewRevs Elizabeth Alden, who will be ordained Deacon at Wells Cathedral 28 June, shares her journey to ordination
Coming together to raise funds to repair church roof
9th June 2026After storm damage left St George’s Church, Wembdon facing a major roof repair bill, the PCC quickly began exploring ways to raise the money needed.
A prayer following the Yeovilton helicopter crash
3rd June 2026Our armed forces are an integral part of our community in Bath and Wells and the death of three Royal Naval personnel in the Yeovilton helicopter crash in Devon is a cause of deep sorrow for us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragic incident.
June Manna mailing and Prayer Calendar
1st June 2026The June issue of the Manna mailing, which is focused on the contribution of all those who volunteer to support the life of the church across our diocese, is now available to download
New infographic - what we learned from last year’s Energy Footprint Tool data
28th May 2026Churches across the Diocese of Bath and Wells spent around £1 million on energy last year - a striking reminder of why understanding and managing energy use is so important.
Bishop Fiona joins service to mark opening of school's Spirituality Trail
22nd May 2026Bishop Fiona visits Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Taunton to commission a new Spirituality Trail, created in the school grounds, to invite pupils and staff to pause, listen and connect more deeply with God and with one another.
Three new volunteer members appointed to the diocesan Lament to Action Group
21st May 2026We are thrilled to welcome: Sharon Brien, Lisa Westlake, and Kamaria Ferguson
A Launchpad into exploring new youth ministry
21st May 2026Eight clergy members from across our diocese, together with curates and lay leaders, have taken part in the fourth cohort of Launchpad training in Bath and Wells.
