News


Safeguarding Leadership training course improved

25th May 2023

A new Safeguarding Leadership training course is now being offered by the Safeguarding team.


Week of Prayer for Children and Young People (2-8 July)

24th May 2023

A diocesan-wide week of prayer for children and young people, their families and their schools.


Open gardens inspired by the Wilder Churches initiative

23rd May 2023

Three gardeners in South Petherton open their rewilded outdoor space to the public to encourage others to create spaces that promote biodiversity.


Thy Kingdom Come

18th May 2023

Join the global wave of prayer calling all Christians to pray between Ascension and Pentecost for more people to come to know the love and peace of Jesus Christ.


An invitation to families to celebrate Easter

16th May 2023

'It was our privilege to reach out to the community and seek to share the Good News this Easter time.' 


Jo Austin has been appointed as diocesan Safeguarding Caseworker

12th May 2023

Jo joins the team with a wealth of experience from the Probation Service, where she spent nine years working in both community-based roles and within the prison service.


Introducing…Ways to Give!

12th May 2023

The diocesan Giving and Funding Team has created ‘Ways to Give’ – a simple and effective way to promote all the possible ways in which someone can give to their chosen church.


Places available at residential training conference on Deliverance Ministry

11th May 2023

For members of clergy interested in this form of healing ministry. Julian Laurence, Bishop's Deliverance Adviser explains more about Deliverance Ministry.


St Peter’s Church, Staple Fitzpaine gets new environmentally-friendly toilet

11th May 2023

The compost toilet required no foundations, water supply, or access for machinery to install it.


Bishop of Bath and Wells shares his experience of the Coronation

9th May 2023

As the Bishop of Bath and Wells Bishop Michael was one of two Bishop Assistants to His Majesty King Charles III.


Coronation services and celebrations across Bath and Wells

9th May 2023

Churches and their communities come together mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.


A Holy Week Messy Church event reflection

9th May 2023

How the work amongst children and families at Holy Trinity Church in Yeovil is beginning to grow. 


Bishop Michael conducts Service of Dedication for North Curry bells

4th May 2023

The bells at the Church of St Peter and St Paul in North Curry are the first church bells to be cast with the cypher of King Charles III.


Sing for the King

4th May 2023

A full St Andrew's Church in Minehead celebrate His Majesty's King Charles III with prayer and song.


Bishop's letter: Remember Jesus too

2nd May 2023

Bishop Michael reminds us of the spiritual significance of the Coronation.


Manna feature: Celebrating the Coronation

2nd May 2023

Church communities across Bath and Wells will be coming together to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty the Queen Consort.


Manna interview: A big help!

2nd May 2023

St John’s, Peasedown PCC member, Joy Fraser is Chair of the Hive Community Centre Committee which is hoping to benefit from the Big Help Out.


The Messy Church Goes Wild Roadshow comes to Somerset

28th April 2023

People from across the diocese get hands on and experience of the new ‘Messy Adventures’ material.


Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III in Bath and Wells

27th April 2023

Services, events and activities in the diocese to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III


Safeguarding newsletter: April 2023

24th April 2023

Safeguarding Manager Ben Goodhind shares the latest news from the team, including details of new starter Jo Austin, the out of hours helpline and the next Parish Safeguarding Officer Forum.

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