Connect week ending 23 November 2024
22nd November 2024All the latest news and information from the Diocese of Bath and Wells
News
Diocesan Synod 16 November 2024: ‘God is on the move!’
22nd November 2024Diocesan Synod took place on Saturday (16 November), with nearly half of the members newly appointed and attending for the first time. Bishop Michael welcomed all the new members in his presidential address, before addressing the recent Makin Report and resignation of Archbishop Justin.
Bishop Michael & our Safeguarding Manager share their response to Makin Report
8th November 2024Their reflections follow the publication of the independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth.
Bishop Michael shares a letter on assisted dying ahead of parliamentary debate
7th November 2024The debate in Parliament is limited to only five hours. Bishop Michael asks 'Is this really an appropriate amount of scrutiny for legislation which could fundamentally transform our relationship with death? We risk sleepwalking into an enormous change.'
Bishop Ruth set to return home to Bath and Wells in 2025
6th November 2024Bishop Ruth will be returning to Bath and Wells in 2025. It follows the announcement earlier this week (4 November 2024) that the Right Revd Sophie Jelley has been announced as the next Bishop of Coventry.
Diocese mourns the passing of DBF Chair
28th October 2024It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Ian Theodoreson.
Manna mailing: Bishop’s letter
2nd September 2024Bishop Michael talks 'reimagining generosity' in his letter to parishes in the Manna mailing this month.
Diocesan Synod July 2024 – ‘Facts are favourable’
12th July 2024Read the latest from Diocesan Synod and the AGM of the Diocesan Board of Finance, including an update from General Synod, the proposed new methodology for the Common Fund and a financial update from the DBF.
Bishop officially opens Two Rivers School
5th July 2024Bishop Michael joined local dignitaries at Two Rivers Church of England Primary, Keynsham for the official opening of our newest church academy.
Bishop Michael's visit to Zambia
22nd April 2024Bishop Michael is spending two weeks in Zambia and is visiting
Our common direction
12th April 2024Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on how we can move forward together to achieve our aim of growing church and transforming communities.
Chrism Eucharist: A time of renewal, blessing and reflection
26th March 2024Affirming the ministry of all God's people: bishops, clergy, deacons, readers, and all those in lay ministries across the diocese; and the whole people of God.
Diocesan Synod gathers in Weston-super-Mare
18th March 2024Synod discussed the vision for the diocese, the Common Fund methodology proposals and heard from Sharon Prentis Deputy Director of the Racial Justice Unit.
Bishop Michael to visit Zambia
14th March 2024Bishop Michael will undertake his first visit to Zambia as Bishop of Bath and Wells next month.
Bishop Michael visits Bath University
29th February 2024Bishop Michael spent time meeting and praying with staff and students as he toured the campus with the University Chaplain, Nigel Rawlinson.
Manna mailing: Bishop's letter
28th February 2024Bishop Michael shares an Easter message in this month's Manna mailing.
Archdeacon of Bath to leave and take on new charity sector role
26th February 2024Adrian Youings will be leaving his role as Archdeacon of Bath in June this year to become the Head of Supporter Relations for Christian charity, Care for the Family.
Bishop leads pop-up Ashing Service in Wells
13th February 2024The Bishop of Bath and Wells led a pop-up Ashing Service in the centre of Wells on Ash Wednesday.
The next Dean of Wells announced
15th January 2024The King has approved the appointment of the Reverend Canon Toby Wright, Team Rector of Witney and Honorary Canon of Christ Church, Oxford, to be appointed as Dean of Wells, in succession to the Very Reverend Dr John Davies.
Bishop's letter: Hope in deed
18th December 2023Bishop Michael talks about hope and practical Christian action in his message to the diocese at the start of 2024
