An art project encourages faith reflections for a group of young people
28th May 2025'I never imagined this project would spark such deep conversations and draw others in.'
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Manna interview
28th May 2025Revd Dr Ian Mills, Rector, Chew Valley West Benefice, reflects on the significance of life events, baptisms, weddings, and funerals and shares how these sacred moments offer space for faith and connection.
Bringing teachers and school leaders together at the RE conference in Wells
28th May 2025Providing an opportunity to explore teaching approaches and share with and learn from others in different school settings.
Bubble Church at Trendlewood
28th May 2025A Sunday church service especially for babies, toddlers, and young families.
School children in Wells take part in pilgrimage from Wells to Holy Island
28th May 2025Gill Sakakini, Pioneer Priest in the Arts links children’s art and prayer to St Cuthbert through her pilgrimage and creativity
Statement from the House of Bishops regarding Gaza
27th May 2025The House of Bishops, which has been meeting in York issued a statement on the situation in Gaza.
May 2025 Safeguarding Newsletter
23rd May 2025The latest edition of the Safeguarding Newsletter is available to download now.
Bishop Michael writes to MPs ahead of third reading of assisted dying bill
15th May 2025Ahead of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill debate in Parliament on Friday (16 May 2025), Bishop Michael has written to MPs serving communities across Bath and Wells.
Bishop Michael visits Zambia
15th May 2025Bishop Michael’s return visit to Zambia last week was an opportunity to talk about the future of the Zambia Bath and Wells link.
Remembering the world’s seafarers in our prayers on Sea Sunday
15th May 2025Port chaplains share the vital role of seafarers worldwide and highlight the importance of remembering them on Sea Sunday each year.
A new Chair for the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust
15th May 2025We delighted to welcome Andrew Warren to his new role as Chair of the BWMAT
A message from Bishop Ruth
12th May 2025Bishop Ruth has sent a thank you message to all in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
Churches, schools, individuals & youth groups take part Lent Cross Challenge
8th May 2025Many posted their photos online and some schools and churches used their crosses in assemblies and services.
St John's Keynsham fund new eco-friendly heating solution
7th May 2025Faced with a broken heating system in its large medieval building, St John the Baptist Church in Keynsham launched a plan to install a cutting-edge, environmentally-friendly replacement and has already raised an impressive £110,000 in under a year.
Week of Prayer for Children and Young People (7- 11 July)
7th May 2025This year’s Week of Prayer for Children and Young People will focus on different ages and stages and will run from Monday 7 to Friday 11 July.
Sharing the story of Jesus with our schools at Easter
6th May 2025Quantock Deanery brings the story of Jesus to life for young people in new ways this Easter
Registration open for diocesan Budget Consultation 2025
2nd May 2025From 9 June to 9 July there will be an opportunity for people from the parishes to attend a session to discuss the plan for a three-year budget for the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF).
Faith. Vision. Action. The St Paul’s Gift Day story.
2nd May 2025Thanks to the generosity of the people of St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare a Gift Day held at the church helped raise around £100,000.
Bath and Wells Safeguarding Training in Summer 2025
1st May 2025Additional safeguarding courses for the summer period
Looking to review your approach to giving and fundraising?
1st May 2025If so, why not join the next Cornerstone cohort! Cornerstone is an online tool, developed to help your church on its journey of generosity, all with ongoing support from the diocesan Giving and Funding team.
