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Bishop Michael & Bishop Ruth join a group of young adults on pilgrimage to Taizé

13th July 2023

Each year tens of thousands of young pilgrims make the trip to the small village of Taizé in central France to share in the community's way of life.

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Wells Cathedral Special Visitation Determination and Direction

13th July 2023

The Rt Revd Michael Beasley, Bishop of Bath and Wells has published the Determination and Directions resulting from the Special Visitation to Wells Cathedral


Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust celebrates its 10th birthday

11th July 2023

The schools Trust marks the milestone with a jumper tying world record.

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Working together to achieve Net Zero

7th July 2023

The closing date for filling out your Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) has been extended to 31 August 2023

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Bath and Wells to pilot new cascade model of Launchpad

7th July 2023

The new model will see the diocese partnering with Youthscape but delivering Launchpad themselves.

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Learning about spirituality through prayer

6th July 2023

Pupils at Trull Church of England VA Primary School explore themes of serving and giving, music and fellowship

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Safeguarding newsletter - June 2023

30th June 2023

The latest newsletter from the Safeguarding team is now available

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Celebrating our link with Zambia

30th June 2023

Bishop Michael talks with Archbishop Albert Chama ahead of Zambia - Bath & Wells Sunday

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We welcome two new Anna Chaplains

30th June 2023

Pam Southam and Rachel Moore Anna Friend join a growing network of Anna Chaplains in Bath and Wells.

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Bishop's letter: What a joy!

28th June 2023

In his letter to parishes this month, Bishop Michael talks of the joy of supporting and nurturing our young people.


Manna feature: Supporting our schools

28th June 2023

In Bath and Wells we are blessed to have 182 Church of England schools. While they each support their children in their own unique way, their values are underpinned by the Church of England’s values of wisdom, hope, community and dignity. Supporting our schools with their own unique talents are our school governors.


Celebrating St Aldhelm at Sherborne Abbey

28th June 2023

Every school and church dedicated to St Aldhelm was invited to Sherborne Abbey for a mini festival on the green followed by a service in the Abbey.


Manna interview: A witness of my faith

28th June 2023

Bryan Wong is a School Foundation Governor at St Andrew’s Church School, Bath. He spoke to Manna about his role as a school governor.


An amazing weekend of ordinations in Bath and Wells

25th June 2023

10 priests and 13 deacons are ordained

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Independent Safeguarding Board: Bishop Michael response

22nd June 2023

Bishop Michael has responded to the announcement from the Church of England regarding the Independent Safeguarding Board.


Let’s live with reality! 

22nd June 2023

Find out more about our training day on addiction that is essential for awareness of addition that will be of benefit to everyone, especially those in leadership.


Pupils past and present celebrate schools 150th anniversary

21st June 2023

Exford Church of England First School serves the surrounding villages and outlying farms across central Exmoor.


Penny challenge to help raise funds to be able to 'spend a penny'

21st June 2023

Young and old take part in the 'spend a penny' challenge to raise funds for a new church toilet.


Family Max offers clergy families more than just a fun day out

21st June 2023

Eight clergy families with children of various ages joined the Go Team at the outdoor centre just outside of Churchill for Family Max for fun and a whole lot more...


Tackling climate change together

21st June 2023

This week we welcomed Kelvin Munsongo, Head of Programmes for the Zambia Anglican Council to Bath and Wells who is in the UK to attend USPGs annual conference, which this year focused on the theme of justice – for climate, gender and race. Kelvin came across to Bath and Wells to meet with Bishop Michael and Sara Emmett, our Adviser for Climate Justice and Environment.

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