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#NewRevs 2023 Emma King

15th June 2023

Emma 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 2023

Harry 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.


New vocations team leader for Bath and Wells

20th February 2023

The Revd Matthew Frankum will be taking on the role of Vocations Team Leader when the Revd Sue Rose retires from the post at the end of June 2023. Matthew is currently the vicar at St Luke’s, Bath and has also been an Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands for Bath and Wells for three years.


Jonathan Foyle joins as Church Buildings Adviser

14th February 2023

This week we welcome Jonathan Foyle who takes over as the Bath and Wells Church Buildings Adviser whilst Emma Brown is on maternity leave.


New Diocesan Secretary appointed

30th September 2022

Jenny Hollingsworth is to become Bath and Wells' new Diocesan Secretary


A faith 'rooted and grounded in creation' & following where God is calling

29th September 2022

Meet Simon and Lindsay two of our #NewRevs who share their journey to ordination.


'Once the soul awakens, the search begins..'

29th September 2022

Nicola 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 2022

Meet 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 2022

Kieron Rowley is one Bath and Wells #NewRevs to be ordained deacon at Wells Cathedral 2 October.


From the Far East to Somerset

29th September 2022

Mark McKnight is one of Bath and Wells #NewRevs to be ordained deacon 2 October 2022


First local giving adviser appointed

18th August 2022

To support churches and individuals in exploring how giving and generosity plays an important role in our discipleship and mission, the diocese has just appointed Kate Mayo as Local Giving Adviser for Bath Archdeaconry.


Bringing a creative approach to training

16th August 2022

This month we welcome Revd Preb Ronnie Crossman who takes on the role of Ministry Training Team Leader for Bath and Wells.


New Inclusion and Diversity Adviser for the diocese

16th August 2022

We welcome Sally Beazley who has joined Bath and Wells as Inclusion and Diversity Adviser.


Chaplain receives Honorary Fellowship from Bath Spa University

29th July 2022

'A great and rare honour and not something often awarded by universities to retiring staff.'


Bath and Wells is recruiting for a new Diocesan Secretary

14th July 2022

The diocese is working in partnership with Green Park Recruitment to appoint to this senior post.


10 New Lay Curates are Licensed

1st July 2022

The group will begin work in the parishes where they will serve their curacies.


We welcome Claire Horton

1st June 2022

Claire joins us as the Deanery and Parish Development Adviser for Bath Archdeaconry and Magnificat Advocate


Zambia and Bath & Wells mourn the loss of Bishop David

27th April 2022

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of the Rt Revd David Njovu, Bishop of Lusaka.


Maundy Money honour for two people from Bath and Wells

22nd April 2022

'It was truly one of the highlights of my life and something that will remain with me all the rest of my life.'


New High Sheriff of Somerset takes up her post

8th April 2022

Jennifer Duke, a church warden for more than two decades, made her Declaration of Office at Wells Cathedral

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