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.
Synod members gathered in York early this month for a five-day summer group of sessions. On the Saturday, Synod members turned to a motion from the Bishop of Hereford calling for a redistribution of Church funds.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bishop Peter Price and his family on learning that his wife Dee has passed away.
Diocesan Synod, together with the Annual General Meeting of the Diocesan Board of Finance, took place on Wednesday, 9 July at Flourish House, Wells.
Holy Trinity Church, Frome launches Brick Buddies an after school Lego club to help build friendships and connections with the wider community
The last session of the Budget Consultation has taken place. All of the feedback received has been shared with the Finance Group to inform the drafting of the budget.
Churchwarden, Nic Laycock, shares his personal reflection on what he says he now sees to have been a God led spiritual journey.
Gillian Smith from St Michael & All Angels, East Coker, shares the joys and challenges of living and worshipping in a multi-parish benefice.
Bishop Michael joined Christchurch Primary School for the official opening and blessing of its brand-new Nurture Hub facility, a dedicated space designed to support the emotional and social wellbeing of its pupils.
Pupils at Holy Trinity Church School in Yeovil have been learning about the work of the international development agency Christian Aid and have raised more than £500 to support the charity’s work on tackling poverty.
Prayers are offered for all those affected and for the emergency services who are caring and supporting them.
The results of the independent review into safeguarding in the Diocese of Bath and Wells and Wells Cathedral have been published today. INEQE, who are in the process of evaluating the quality of safeguarding practice in all Church of England dioceses across the country, undertook the audit of Bath and Wells in March 2025.
Through the creation of a new stained glass window designed by renowned Bath-based artist Neil Ireson, Bath Abbey will celebrate the life of Saint Alphege, a Christian saint who was born in Bath in 953, became Abbot of Bath Abbey in the early 980s and Archbishop of Canterbury in 1006.
Mary’s House Community (MHC), a new Christian community based in the former rectory of St Mary’s Church, is preparing to welcome its first residents.
The Lead and Night chaplains will join the team of chaplains who support workers at the site near Bridgwater. Chaplaincy provision at Hinkley is a partnership between EDF and Somerset Churches Together, with the funding provided by EDF.
Villagers, pupils from the local church school, and visitors to the village join St Catherine's Church community to mark this historic day
"...such a joy to join with nearly 3,000 children and staff from 96 Church of England schools in our diocese to celebrate and mark this important moment."
With information about the latest training courses, news of the PSO events in Wells, updates on the Safeguarding audit and more
Anthony Knight raised more than £13,000 for Ukraine appeal following a series of concerts at churches throughout the diocese
Bishop Michael joins anniversary celebrations, honouring the school's history and its lasting legacy within the local community
