Churches across Bath and Wells support their communities.
21st September 2022Churches in the diocese remain open all day throughout the national period of mourning.
News
Support and guidance for parishes on the current energy crisis
14th September 2022While we await clarity from the Government on its energy plan, our Buildings and Environment teams have put together some general guidance in a Energy Crisis Advice for Parishes guide.
Bishop Michael and Bishop Ruth lead prayers at Local Proclamation in Taunton
10th September 2022Bishop Michael, Bishop Ruth and the Archdeacon of Taunton attended the formal county announcement of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's death and the commencement of King Charles III's new reign.
Bishops share their sorrow at the death of Her Majesty the Queen
8th September 2022The Bishop of Bath and Wells and the Bishop of Taunton share their sorrow at the news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
Archbishop Albert Chama has been elected as the next Bishop of Lusaka Diocese
8th September 2022We offer Archbishop Albert our warm congratulations.
Revd Claire blesses the restored spire at St Thomas', Wells
5th September 2022A time-lapse recording captures the restoration of the spire and the Revd Claire conducts a blessing at height!
Bath and Wells partners with Somerset County Council to support young people
12th August 2022The diocesan Education team to work with the Council to support the development of a centre for vulnerable children in Misterton.
Commissioned as an Anna Chaplain at Wells Cathedral
5th August 2022Enabling and inspiring ministry with older people, within and beyond the churches.
Lambeth Conference 2022
1st August 2022A once-in-a-decade gathering of more than 600 Anglican bishops from 150 countries.
Everyone, Everywhere Growing in Faith event for 2023
28th July 2022Encouraging and affirming people across Bath and Wells in their faith journey.
Famers locally and in Africa share experiences of climate change
22nd July 2022Gathering at Glebe Farm to hear about the direct effects of the climate emergency on farmers and farming communities.
Celebrating Lay Ministries in Bath and Wells
6th July 2022'It was an empowering, brilliant, and wonderful occasion.'
The Ordination of Priests
27th June 2022Joy and celebration at services in Bath Abbey and Taunton Minster for 14 new priests.
Climate Awareness Day - Making Ripples this Harvest
24th June 2022Find out how the climate crisis is impacting farmers in the UK and Africa. Learn how we can all be part of 'wave of change.'
Join us for the Diocesan Day of Prayer on 30 June
17th June 2022It will be an opportunity to gather together, or individually, to pray for Bishop Michael and the new chapter in the life of Bath and Wells, as well as a chance to think about and prayer for the challenging times we are facing.
Website launched to show Bath's links to the transatlantic slave trade
9th June 2022Digitised copies of the Bath Chronicle from 1760 - 1780 searched for information.
Week of Prayer for Young People
9th June 2022Churches, groups and individuals encouraged to join in prayer for children, young people, their families and their schools
Church services, celebrations and cakes galore as communities celebrate
6th June 2022Many churches gathered to watch the service of celebration at St Paul's on Friday, but there was much more besides. There were cakes galore, bouncy castle, royal-themed crafts, creative flower displays to name but a few.
The crisis in Ukraine - a deanery wide solution
13th May 2022A plan to provide wraparound care for refugees settling in the area.
_1652452582.jpg)
A celebration for everyone!
13th May 2022The Celebration of Lay Ministries is a wonderful opportunity to recognise, affirm, encourage and thank, people for all they generously give.
