Meet the new Lay Chair
13th January 2022At the last Synod on 2021, Caroline Mason was elected as the new Lay Chair of Diocesan Synod, replacing Mary Masters.
News
Bishop Ruth's Christmas sermon 2021
24th December 2021Bishop Ruth preached at Bath Abbey's Christmas Eve service and at Wells Cathedral on Christmas morning.
Bishop Ruth's Christmas message 2021
22nd December 2021Reflecting on what is at the heart of Christmas.
Interim Diocesan Secretary for the diocese
23rd November 2021Rosemary Pearce has joined the diocese as interim Diocesan Secretary.
Facing the financial challenges together
22nd November 2021Bishop Ruth's letter to PCCs and treasurers outlining how we addressing the financial hurdles we face.
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.
Stepping down as Lay Chair of Diocesan Synod
30th July 2021Bishop Ruth thanks Mary Masters for her 'wisdom, knowledge, listening ear and willingness to speak for and on behalf of others', as she steps down after six years as Lay Chair
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Bishop Ruth asks us to 'Fix our eyes on Jesus' in her address to Synod
30th July 2021'Jesus, the one in whom all we need can be found, and the one who holds out his hand to lift us from the fear'
New bishop: have your say!
20th July 2021As part of the process of finding our new bishop, people across the diocese are being asked to share their views
Bath & Wells reps prepare for last General Synod of their term
8th July 2021A thank you for our General Synod reps and some farewells
People from across the diocese come together to say farewell to Bishop Peter
22nd May 2021Bishop Peter's laid down his crozier in the service from Wells Cathedral.
Anti racism taskforce report welcomed by Bishop Ruth
22nd April 2021She joins the Archbishops of the Church of England in pledging to be the generation to halt the cycle of inaction in the church on racism.
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.
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.
Bishop Ruth reflects on the challenges faced by Covid-19
5th February 2021Encouragement from the Bishop
Bishop Peter's coronavirus prayer pilgrimage
5th February 2021Bishop Peter is to undertake a series of pilgrimages on foot around the diocese, as churches begin to reopen, praying for the communities he passes through.
Bishop William thanks Bath and Wells for its support following floods in Zambia
5th February 2021Bishop William from Eastern Zambia has thanked the people of Bath and Wells for their generous donations to help provide aid to support those devastated by recent floods.
Honoured by the Archbishop of Canterbury
5th February 2021Charles Curnock from Bath has been honoured by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby in this year's Lambeth Awards which are given for outstanding contribution to the Church and wider society.
Bishop supports foodbank's summer holidays appeal
5th February 2021As schools break up for the summer holidays, Bishop Peter is supporting a foodbank appeal for games, jigsaw puzzles, colouring books and pens, to help carers entertain children and young people over the summer holidays.
Update from Bishop Peter as he begins further treatment
5th February 2021Bishop Peter has sent an update on this treatment this week, with encouraging news.
