Bishop Michael will be holding a prayer vigil for Gaza in the chapel at the Bishop’s Palace at 17:00 on Sunday, 3 August 2025. The vigil will be open for anyone to attend. Those who can’t join Bishop Michael at the chapel are being encouraged to join in and pray where they are, at a time to suit them.
Bishop Michael says, “We will be holding a vigil and praying about the situation in Gaza. We will be praying for its people, for those who are held hostage, and for Jewish people in the UK and other places who are affected by the rise in antisemitism.
“Obviously this is a situation that has been in our prayers for some time, but as recent news
coverage shows, the situation grows increasingly urgent. Last week I went on pilgrimage to Taize, France. While I was there I, and others from Bath and Wells, had the opportunity to hear the personal testimony of a doctor who has twice smuggled himself into Gaza in recent months. It was deeply moving, but very difficult hear of the suffering that so many people are experiencing there. I do hope you can join with me as I pray for an end to this suffering, whether you join me in person in Wells, or wherever you are on Sunday.”
Visit the Christian Aid website or the Church of England website for resources to help you pray for Gaza.