Elizabeth, who will take up the position in the new year is an experienced leader and Chartered Accountant with over 40 years’ experience in professional and financial services. She was CEO of HSBC Bank Pension Trust (UK) Limited, until her retirement in 2020,.
The Revd Prebendary Narinder Tegally, Lead Chaplain at the RUH, Bath and Interfaith Adviser for Bath and Wells, and Caroline Boddington, Senior Non-Executive Chapter Member of Wells Cathedral, have been named as two of five new Deputy Lieutenants appointed to support the Lord-Lieutenant, His Majesty’s personal representative in Somerset.
Diocesan 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.
Smiles all round as Dean Hallett and Sarah Rowden are ordained by Bishop Michael in Galmington surrounded by friends and family.
Thanks to the generosity of the late Miss Coppen, the Diocese of Bath & Wells has been blessed with a legacy specifically for the benefit of the Zambia Link.
Life to the Max celebrates it's 21st year with a weekend away
Julia Hill has been appointed as the new Head of Mission Support and Ministry Development.
Are you up to date with your safeguarding training? There is a range of safeguarding training sessions planned for autumn 2024, including a new, dedicated safeguarding course for chaplains, the first of which takes place at the end of August.
In Autumn 2024, the Church of England Diocesan Disability Advisers are holding a series of three exciting events for those who are disabled or neurodivergent, who wish to explore their sense of calling to ministry within the Church.
We pray for all those who were ordained at Wells Cathedral
"My heart is for those on the edge of church, for those who want to explore faith but would rarely walk through the doors of a church building."
“God was active in my life and present daily.”
Sam Thompson a former engineer talks about his calling to ordained ministry
‘I am not the person I was at the beginning of this journey.' Jane Hoe is one of those who will be ordained in Wells.
'You did not choose me, but I chose you and I appointed you to go out and bear fruit - fruit that will last.'
Affirming 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.
People from across the diocese, lay and ordained, are invited to join the Holy Week service.
Being inspired to share the amazing Easter story with our communities
More than 250 people have now attended sessions for the Common Fund consultation which is currently underway.
Dan Wills, Bath and Wells Net Zero Enabler, offers a step-by-step guide to filling in the EFT
