Celebrating Lay Ministries in Bath and Wells
26th June 2024Coming together to give thanks for all that lay people give to the life of the church and to their community
News
Moving Up celebrations
26th June 2024"It had a great impact on our pupils, who all reflected positively on the time spent together.”
A weekend of celebrations as our new priests and deacons are ordained
20th June 2024We pray for all those who were ordained at Wells Cathedral
St James's Church, Yeovil welcomes Indian congregation
31st May 2024Around 100 people came together at St James for the first gathering of Mar Thoma Church, an Indian congregation that will be meeting at St James for worship every two months.
The Revd Charlie Peer to be the next Archdeacon of Bath
30th May 2024Charlie Peer has been appointed as the new Archdeacon of Bath replacing Adrian Youings who is leaving to take up a leading role with a Christian charity.
General Election
24th May 2024Putting prayer and participation at the heart of the General Election
Marking the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women to the priesthood
16th May 2024'You did not choose me, but I chose you and I appointed you to go out and bear fruit - fruit that will last.'
Plans to create a permanent base for Haywood Village Church are launched
10th May 2024“God has done amazing things at Haywood village so far. It is exciting to see how he will build his church and how the plans will come to fruition.”
Week of Prayer for Children and Young People: 1 – 7 July
8th May 2024In the first week of July, the Go Team are inviting churches across our diocese to take part in a week of prayer for children and young people.
Zambia - Bath & Wells Link
3rd May 2024Bishop Michael discusses how the link can continue to develop and flourish with clergy in Zambia and learns about some wonderful projects developed with the support of parishes in Bath and Wells.
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.
Join us for phase two of the Common Fund consultations
10th April 2024Phase two of the Common Fund Consultation takes place from 15 to 25 April 2024. An in-person event is taking place in each archdeaconry, and two on Zoom.
Knife Angel comes to Taunton
5th April 2024The sculpture, aimed at raising awareness of the effects of violence and aggression, has gone on display in the centre of Taunton.
Quantock Foodbank drives innovation with a fully electric mobile pantry
5th April 2024The Quantock Foodbank, a vital lifeline for families in need, now has a fully electric vehicle to take groceries to outlying villages.
Maundy Money 2024 recipients
24th March 2024Philip Andrews and Jenny Jeffery have been honoured for their ministry and service to the Church and their communities
Holy Week Experience at St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare
21st March 2024St Paul’s Church is running a free, thought-provoking Holy Week Experience with an immersive walk-through prayer event
More than 180 attend 'Inspirational' schools conference in Wells
19th March 2024Participants say they left School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference 2024 inspired about how to embrace spirituality, with the very young as well as with older children.
Chrism Service at Wells Cathedral Tuesday 26 March
15th March 2024People from across the diocese, lay and ordained, are invited to join the Holy Week service.
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.
Common Fund consultation continues
16th February 2024More than 250 people have now attended sessions for the Common Fund consultation which is currently underway.