News


Community Living Room goes from strength to strength

3rd February 2023

Warm Space is embraced by the local community and helps bring people together


New contact details for Diocesan Registrar and the Registry Team

3rd February 2023

Christopher Jones and the Registry Team now at Stone King LLP


Everyone, Everywhere Growing in Faith is underway!

29th January 2023

Almost 200 join online to worship together at the start of the Everyday Faith event - Everyone Everywhere Growing in Faith


Safeguarding newsletter: January 2023

27th January 2023

Ben Goodhind, Safeguarding Manager for the Diocese of Bath and Wells has shared his January newsletter for Parish Safeguarding Officers and all those who want to keep up to date with the latest news from the safeguarding team.


Flourishing Together

27th January 2023

School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference - more than 100 gather in person for the first time since 2020.


How are we living and telling the story of Jesus?

26th January 2023

People from right across Bath and Wells are being asked to share how we are living and telling the story of Jesus. This will help us see how we are living out our diocesan vision, wherever we are and whatever our context.


Three generations reaffirm baptismal vows

26th January 2023

"Reaffirming my Baptismal vows was incredibly empowering"


Grass Roots Theology Day

26th January 2023

People from across Somerset attend theology day which followed the theme of The Life Everlasting


Bishop's Letter: February 2023

25th January 2023

Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on ministry in the February issue of the Manna mailing.


Manna feature: Giving life to our churches

25th January 2023

What does ministry look like where you are? Does it look the same as it did five years ago? In Bath and Wells we have been encouraging the bubbling up of a variety of ministries – lay and ordained – as we seek to release the gifts of all and, in the process, help to give life to the Church. 


Manna interview: We can do it!

25th January 2023

Julian Spicer is one of nine Lay Worship Assistants licensed in Quantock Towers benefice last year. Find out more about their ministry


Anne Gell to become Acting Dean of Wells

20th January 2023

Following the retirement of John Davies as Dean of Wells on 6 January, Bishop Michael has appointed the Venerable Anne Gell, currently Archdeacon of Wells, as Acting Dean of Wells.


Draft prayers asking for God’s blessing on same-sex couples are published

18th January 2023

Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples as they give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership.


John Davies to retire as Dean of Wells

6th January 2023

The Very Reverend Doctor John Davies has been Dean of Wells since 2016.


A new space to offer a warm welcome

5th January 2023

Decades of planning comes to fruition as new hospitality space is opened for everyone to use.


New Diocesan Secretary for Bath and Wells

3rd January 2023

Jenny Hollingsworth has today started in her new role as Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Bath and Wells.


Local Giving Advisor for Taunton Archdeaconry

3rd January 2023

Natalie Wainwright takes on the new role supporting parishes.


Christmas Day Sermon from Bishop Michael

28th December 2022

Bishop Michael's sermon from the Eucharist at Wells Cathedral.


Bishop Michael welcomes Ukrainian and local host families

22nd December 2022

Bishop Michael, and his wife, Lizzie, welcomed Ukrainian and local host families to the Palace Chapel in Wells on Monday 19 December, to mark the Orthodox festival of St Nicholas.


Revamped Safeguarding training praised

22nd December 2022

The Safeguarding Leadership training course, which has been redesigned and relaunched, is generating positive feedback from attendees.

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