Anne Gell to become Acting Dean of Wells
20th January 2023Following 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.
News
Two new priests are ordained in Trull
13th December 2022Imogen and Jon Ball were joined by family, friends and their church community for this special occasion.
Talking finance together
25th November 2022Over 400 people from across the parishes of our diocese, including treasurers, PCC secretaries, churchwardens and clergy, have taken part in a series of Zoom sessions to talk about our finances.
Living 'Life to the Max'
29th September 2022Friends, fun, mud, laughter and plenty of hot chocolate were just some of the things enjoyed by young people from clergy families on their weekend away.
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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10 New Lay Curates are Licensed
1st July 2022The group will begin work in the parishes where they will serve their curacies.
Malines Conversations commemorated at Wells Cathedral
29th June 2022The centenary of the Malines Conversations, which began an ongoing dialogue between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church, was commemorated at Choral Evensong in Wells Cathedral on June 19.
The Ordination of Priests
27th June 2022Joy and celebration at services in Bath Abbey and Taunton Minster for 14 new priests.
The Ordination of Priests at Bath Abbey and Taunton Minster
23rd June 2022We pray for all those to be ordained and for those who have supported them in their life and ministry so far.
Clergy families enjoy fun in the sun
14th June 2022The first Family Max is hailed a great success by youngsters and their parents
Life to the Max is back
24th March 2022The outdoor activity-based residential weekend for clergy children is back after a two year break and Family Max is launched.
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Palace goes quiet for clergy days
25th November 2021Clergy from across the diocese gathered at the Bishop's Palace this week, to attend the annual Archdeaconry Advent retreat days.
New housing guide for clergy
16th September 2021A new A-Z guide for those living in clergy housing is now available on the diocesan website. The guide contains the information needed to clarify the responsibilities of living in a clergy home and to help clergy and their family enjoy their home.
God calls…everyone, everywhere
28th July 2021Archdeaconry Days - 6 to 12 February 2022
Hon Assistant Bishop Rob Martin shares a reflection for Sunday 14 February
15th February 2021This week's reflection for use in online services is shared by Hon Assistant Bishop Rob Martin, a retired Bishop in our diocese.
An 'awesome and magnificent' weekend of ordinations for deacons
5th February 2021Over the weekend (26 and 27 September) in four intimate services in the Lady Chapel of Wells Cathedral, 17 new deacons were ordained.
