Children and youth workers from across the Southwest come together in Devon
17th March 2026A wonderful opportunity to connect with others to share, encourage and enjoy two days of learning and support together.
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Reflections on being a General Synod Young Adult Representative
25th February 2026Eleanor Motion from Bath and Wells is one of five young adults chosen to join General Synod to help raise the voices of young people in the Church of England. She shares with us her blog on her experience at the recent meeting in London.
A joyful service of welcome for our new Bishop of Taunton
9th February 2026The new Bishop of Taunton, Fiona Gibson, was officially welcomed to the Diocese of Bath and Wells on Sunday, 9 February at Evensong at Wells Cathedral.
Praying through Lent - a new resource is now available
28th January 2026A collection of simple daily ideas to help you pray through Lent.
More than 6,000 pupils and staff gather online for Collective Worship
16th December 2025For the first time in Somerset, more than 6,000 pupils and staff from schools across the region came together as one big family for a time of shared reflection and celebration.
Following the star to Bethlehem
12th December 2025Primary school children in the Diocese of Bath and Wells have been taking part in the ‘Journey to Bethlehem’, following Mary and Joseph's journey to the stable.
School choir brings Christmas cheer to Hinkley
11th December 2025Pupils from St John and St Francis Church School, Bridgwater sang festive songs to staff working on the site.
Church schools celebrate Christmas by joining their voices in virtual song
11th December 2025Three Church of England primary schools in rural areas of the diocese have found a creative way to celebrate Christmas. Instead of meeting at a combined service they have chosen to unite by singing and joining their voices on film.
Reflections on the forthcoming School Leaders and Parish Partner Conference 2026
5th December 2025In a blog post our key note speaker, Sean Harris, shares the reasons why he's happy to be making the 600-mile roundtrip to be with with us.
Pupils' prayers for ‘Heads up for Air Rescue' challenge
3rd December 2025As the Moorland Federation’s three Heads of School prepared for their ambitious ‘Heads up for Air Rescue’ challenge, pupils across all eight schools added their own special contribution, writing thoughtful, heartfelt prayers to support the cyclists on their journey.
Lego, tea and biscuits – how one parish has built a thriving family community
25th November 2025We all know the expression ‘Mighty oaks from little acorns grow’ but in Combe St Nicholas in South Somerset, little Lego bricks have perhaps appropriately, been the building blocks of something very special!
Lighting up the half term holiday
13th November 2025Churches across our diocese marked the 31 October in a variety of ways this year, and all shared the light of Jesus with their communities.
A wonderful start to the new school year for all our church schools
7th November 2025It has been a busy and exciting start to the academic year for our 182 church schools and our schools’ team here in Bath and Wells. Here we share a roundup, in numbers, of some of the things that have taken place since September:
Intentionally intergenerational: It’s a whole church thing!
17th October 2025More than 70 people gathered in Wells for the 'Intentionally Intergenerational' conference.
Churchyard bioblitz supports journey to silver Eco Church award
30th September 2025Members of Keinton Mandeville Church joined forces to record species of insects, plants, trees, and birds. The event, which was held as part of the monthly Faith and Fun all ages service, is part of their Eco Church journey.
New school leaders induction and commissioning
19th September 2025New School Leaders are welcomed into the Diocese of Bath and Wells Education family and enjoyed Evensong at Wells Cathedral together followed by a reception with Bishop Michael at The Bishops Palace.
Life to the Max: One of the best things I do all year!
19th September 202528 young people from clergy families across our region gathered at the Mendip Activity Centre near Churchill for the annual Life to the Max residential.
St Mary's Chard supports families with food bags during the school holidays
3rd September 2025"There are a number of families really struggling. This additional resource makes a real difference."
Thousands of Christians gather for New Wine 2025
7th August 2025Last weekend, Christians from across the Diocese of Bath and Wells joined thousands of others at this year’s New Wine gathering at Shepton Mallet Showground.
Young adults from Bath and Wells speak at General Synod
30th July 2025Eleanor Motion and Alfie Rendell were among a group of young people who travelled to York to speak to synod members
