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Sharing our impact posters for churches

10th October 2025

Churches across Bath and Wells can help share the impact that the gifts they receive make with the new Canva poster templates on offer.

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Celebrating Reader Ministry at Wells Cathedral

9th October 2025

Readers from across the diocese gathered in Wells for the Annual Readers’ Day. Following a morning at Flourish House, a Service of Admission, Licensing, Welcome, and Renewal of Commitment of Readers took place at Wells Cathedral.

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£7,000 Gift Aid windfall for Bishops Hull

9th October 2025

Two years after the person who managed their Gift Aid stepped down, St Peter’s and St Paul’s, Bishop Hull realised it was time to catch up with their Gift Aid submissions. Their efforts to get back up to date paid off.

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Peasedown Church gives away another £12,000 to good causes

9th October 2025

Thanks to the generous giving of parishioners in Peasedown St John, St John’s Church has given away another £12,000 this year to local, national and international causes.

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Shining a light on a modern problem

6th October 2025

St Mary’s Church, Bridgwater will be marking Modern Slavery Day (18 October 2025) with an art exhibition on the theme of 'the hidden', from 17 to 19 October.

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Churchwardens gather in Wells for an encouraging day of connection and guidance

3rd October 2025

More than 60 churchwardens attended Churchwardens’ Day at Flourish House. It was an opportunity for those serving across the diocese to encourage each other, as well as learn about resources and support available.

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Welcoming the new Archbishop of Canterbury

3rd October 2025

Bishop Michael responds to today's announcement from Downing Street, naming the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Bishop Michael responds to Manchester synagogue attack

2nd October 2025

Bishop Michael has shared a message following this morning's terrorist incident in Manchester.

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New Prebendaries for Wells Cathedral

1st October 2025

During Choral Evensong at Wells Cathedral prebendaries: Edward Baynton-Coward, Caroline Mason, Tracey Staples and Alison Vercoe were installed as members of the College of Canons.

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Exhibition shows the history, variety, and workmanship of clergy vestments

30th September 2025

Fashionable Faith at St John’s Church in Frome will showcase the history of ecclesiastical vestments

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Churchyard bioblitz supports journey to silver Eco Church award

30th September 2025

Members of Keinton Mandeville Church joined forces to record species of insects, plants, trees, and birds. The event, which was held as part of the monthly Faith and Fun all ages service, is part of their Eco Church journey.

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Gathering to celebrate Harvest and first birthday of new church

26th September 2025

On Sunday the 21 September Orchard Grove Church and All Saints Church in Trull held a joint celebration at a local farm. More than 100 people of all ages gathered together to worship.

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Coming together to celebrate caring for creation

24th September 2025

People from across our diocese with a care for the environment came together at Flourish House, Wells on Monday, 22 September, for a Service of Celebration for Creation. Bishop Michael joined the diocesan environmental team and environmental champions from across the diocese to reflect on environmental matters and celebrate God’s wonderful creation.

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Capturing the beauty of creation at the Chew Valley photography competition

23rd September 2025

More than450 entries are received for the Nature Photography competition celebrating and giving thanks for God's wonderful earth.

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World-wide prayer for peace

19th September 2025

Christians are being called to be part of prayer for peace in the Holy Land, on UN World Peace Day, Sunday 21 September.

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New school leaders induction and commissioning

19th September 2025

New School Leaders are welcomed into the Diocese of Bath and Wells Education family and enjoyed Evensong at Wells Cathedral together followed by a reception with Bishop Michael at The Bishops Palace.

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Life to the Max: One of the best things I do all year!

19th September 2025

28 young people from clergy families across our region gathered at the Mendip Activity Centre near Churchill for the annual Life to the Max residential.

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2,500 Somerset school children come together in worship

18th September 2025

On Monday, 15 September, over 2,500 primary and middle school children, plus school staff, from 20 schools across Somerset took part in the first of what will be a regular opportunity to join together online in worship throughout the academic year.

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Organist marks 82 years of service to the church

16th September 2025

94-year-old Roy Jukes first began playing the organ in church when he was just 12 years old

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Bath Abbey climate protest response

15th September 2025

Bishop Michael has responded to the climate protest held at Bath Abbey on Saturday.

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