Celebrating Reader ministry
10th October 2023Readers from all corners of the Diocese gather in Wells for Annual Readers' Day
News
Welcoming our new Readers
3rd October 2023”It is that sense of determination that pervades Reader ministry across the diocese, that determination to serve Jesus Christ as trained and licensed theologians in the wide variety of different ways that Readers are called to do.”
The Celebration of Lay Ministries
16th July 2023Giving thanks and celebrating all those who have given their time, talents and gifts to their churches and their communities.
#NewRevs 2023 Nathanael Worsley
15th June 2023From the outdoors to the church door.
#NewRevs 2023 Emma King
15th June 2023Emma is passionate about community and is looking forward to working at the heart of the community in All Saints, Weston, Bath with North Stoke and Langridge where she will serve her curacy.
#NewRevs 2023 Harry Wainwright
13th June 2023Harry will serve his curacy in the Benefice of Christ Church and St Mary’s, Frome and will continue to run his bookshop alongside his role as a self-supporting minister.
Meet Bath and Wells #NewRevs
9th June 202313 new Deacons will be ordained at Wells Cathedral.
Bishop's Letter: February 2023
25th January 2023Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on ministry in the February issue of the Manna mailing.
Manna feature: Giving life to our churches
25th January 2023What 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 2023Julian Spicer is one of nine Lay Worship Assistants licensed in Quantock Towers benefice last year. Find out more about their ministry
Three young people baptised during Café Church
12th October 2022Café Church on Sunday 2 October at St Mary's, Bridgewater was a little different to the usual service. Three girls, aged 8 to 11, were baptised in a hot tub by Revd Suse Osmond, vicar of St Mary's.
"Be teachers and explorers of the faith, with and for others...."
1st October 2022Celebrating Readers and their ministry at Wells Cathedral
A faith 'rooted and grounded in creation' & following where God is calling
29th September 2022Meet Simon and Lindsay two of our #NewRevs who share their journey to ordination.
'Once the soul awakens, the search begins..'
29th September 2022Nicola Butcher is one of Bath and Wells #NewRevs. She will be ordained deacon at Wells Cathedral 2 October.
A former Headteacher, Environment Lawyer and Baptist Pastor
29th September 2022Meet some of our #NewRevs who will be ordained deacon at Wells Cathedral 2 October.
Ordained in the Cathedral where he spent time as a Verger
29th September 2022Kieron Rowley is one Bath and Wells #NewRevs to be ordained deacon at Wells Cathedral 2 October.
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From the Far East to Somerset
29th September 2022Mark McKnight is one of Bath and Wells #NewRevs to be ordained deacon 2 October 2022
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The Ordination of Deacons in Bath and Wells
27th September 202211 new deacons were ordained at a service in Wells Cathedral Sunday 2 October.
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Prayer Tent of Peace at Watchet Festival
21st September 2022Festival goers gathered at regular points throughout each day to pray together, and on Sunday morning joined a Festival Service.
Bringing a creative approach to training
16th August 2022This month we welcome Revd Preb Ronnie Crossman who takes on the role of Ministry Training Team Leader for Bath and Wells.
