Bishop Peter and Bishop Ruth express sorrow at death of Prince Philip
9th April 2021Bishops respond to the news on behalf of the Diocese of Bath and Wells and the people of Somerset.
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North Somerset welcomes Syrian families
8th April 2021In the last few years Nailsea has played its part in welcoming Syrian families from war-torn areas and refugee camps.
The Welly Angels are back with a message of joy and new life
7th April 2021The Angels are back at St. Johns in Wellington
Community creates 'joyful and colourful' Easter display
6th April 2021The benefice of Creech St. Michael, Ruishton and Thornfalcon had an egg-sellent time in the in the run up to Easter, in a community-wide Easter egg decoration project. As well as decorating eggs, members of church and wider community and church community also knitted and crocheted eggs and flowers and over 120 metres of 'vine'.
The Queen pays tribute to Bath and Wells Maundy Money recipients
1st April 2021Two people from Bath and Wells are among 95 people who've received special thanks from the Queen today in recognition of the contribution they have made to their community and their church.
Welcome to our new website
30th March 2021Part of a collaboration with 20 other dioceses to create a standardized website that will serve dioceses across the Church of England.
Sharing Easter joy
29th March 2021Watch Bishop Peter's Easter Sunday message and find out how Christians across Somerset are sharing joy and hope this Easter.
Bishop Peter announces retirement
29th March 2021Rt Revd Peter Hancock, is to take early retirement on medical grounds as he continues his recovery from treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia.
Outdoor congregational singing allowed from Palm Sunday
29th March 2021New guidance on singing in churches before and after Palm Sunday.
Prayers for climate change protestors
29th March 2021Dr Ben Buse, a lay worship assistant in the Benefice of Cheddar, Draycott and Rodney Stoke, is serving two weeks in Wandsworth prison for contempt of court for his climate activism.
Art installations for Holy Week
29th March 2021A series of art installations created almost entirely with resources that would have otherwise gone to landï¬ll is to be displayed in the churchyard of St John's church Glastonbury during Holy Week.
Angels of Joy proclaim the good news that Christ is risen!
29th March 2021This Easter, the Wellington team of churches have been working together to share hope and joy with the community through the angels of joy project.
Share in the journey of Christ this Holy Week
29th March 2021Watch our Holy Week reflections
'Twin my Vaccine' campaign raises more than £100,000
15th February 2021Revd Scott Patterson and his wife Rowan's Just Giving campaign to help the world's poorest get the coronavirus vaccine
Fishing for donations to maintain church
15th February 2021Margaret uses her grandson's telescopic fishing net to visit homes of regular church goers on the estate and collect their regular donations each month
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.
Live prayer service for those who mourn
15th February 2021Join Bishop Ruth for an hour of prayer live on Facebook for those who have died, and those who loved them.
Review into past safeguarding cases underway by diocese
5th February 2021All Church of England clergy in the Diocese of Bath and Wells have been asked to check their records to ensure that all safeguarding concerns have been reported to appropriate authorities.
Prayer card for people at home due to coronavirus
5th February 2021We have produced a prayer card which parishes are welcome to use to put through the doors of those who are self isolating.
Bishop Ruth reflects on the challenges faced by Covid-19
5th February 2021Encouragement from the Bishop
