Bishop Michael's Christmas sermon
25th December 2023Bishop Michael preached at Bath Abbey's Midnight Mass last night.
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Bringing the Christmas story to life
14th December 2023From the minute the primary school pupils arrived on the farm they encountered a world similar to the one Mary and Joseph experienced as they travelled to Bethlehem and sought somewhere to stay.
School is recognised for its work tackling global poverty
29th November 2023Pupils at St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School have been presented with a Bronze Award from Christian Aid’s Global Neighbours Scheme for their global citizenship work.
Bishop Michael talks of inspiration and challenges in his address to Synod
28th November 2023In his presidential address to Diocesan Synod on Saturday, 25 November, Bishop Michael shared his gratitude for the inspirational stories from parishes shared at the autumn deaneries. He also reflected on the challenges that he has heard during those visits, including the impact of the Covid pandemic, faculties, finance and living in love and faith (LLF).
Hundreds join Christmas lights switch on at St John’s Church Milborne Port
28th November 2023An opportunity to put the church at the centre of the community and put the community at the centre of the church
Silent Vigil for Peace in Bath
21st November 2023An chance to come together, to pause, reflect and stand in solidarity with the parts of the world where there is conflict, injustice, and unrest.
Pupil Chaplain Pilgrimage
17th November 2023Pupil chaplains come together for a special day at Taunton Minster
A joyous day as 86 people are confirmed
9th November 2023People of all ages, from all parts of the diocese were confirmed at Wells Cathedral surrounded by those who have supported them on their journey.
Celebrating the success of the first Launchpad initiative in Bath and Wells
2nd November 2023A journey of faith, hope, and connection
Interfaith Week 12 November - 19 November
2nd November 2023An opportunity to come together to consider how best to create a just, peaceful, and harmonious world.
Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset visits Hinkley Point C to meet the Chaplaincy team
20th October 2023'A new Christian Worshipping Community being born though the ministry of a Chaplaincy.'
St. John's Church - unique art exhibitions inside the church
16th October 2023Bringing beautiful, thought-provoking creativity to Highbridge, which can come into conversation with the beauty and depth of the Christian faith.
Celebrating Reader ministry
10th October 2023Readers from all corners of the Diocese gather in Wells for Annual Readers' Day
DAC support for parishes strengthened
5th October 2023Support arrangements for the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), the body that advises parishes wishing to undertake work on the fabric or furnishings of their churches or churchyards, are changing.
Bath Spa University welcomes its first full-time University Chaplain
4th October 2023"Katy’s chaplaincy offers the students and staff at Bath Spa a spiritual paradigm though which to explore and understand life."
Caring for God's creation
29th September 2023St James's Church in Taunton use ancient, more biodiversity friendly, methods to cut the grass in the churchyard
Bishop Michael visits the Giant's Garden in Frome
15th September 2023"A place that’s restoring people, helping the environment and showing our love and care for each other."
Bishop Ruth seconded to the role of Acting Bishop of Coventry
13th September 2023It has been announced that Bishop Ruth has been invited to be the Acting Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Coventry following the retirement of the Bishop of Warwick, the Rt Revd John Stroyan and the appointment of the Bishop of Coventry, the Rt Reverend Dr Christopher Cocksworth, as the Dean of Windsor.
A pupil from Wells Cathedral School sings with the Lusaka Cathedral choir
13th September 2023Mila Tsoneva, who is a specialist vocal scholar, travelled to Zambia to further her knowledge of African choral traditions.
Chew Magna hosts first of Bishops’ Autumn Deanery Visits
8th September 2023People from across Chew Magna Deanery gathered at St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham on 7 September for the first in a series of autumn visits from our bishops.
