Parishes celebrate the Jubilee
11th May 2022A cascade of 2,000 hand made flowers, an open Church Heritage Exhibition, picnics, the lighting of beacons and much more is taking place in Bath and Wells to celebrate The Queen's Platium Jubilee.
News
Delight and joy as new Bishop of Bath and Wells tours the diocese
29th April 2022Bishop Michael receives a warm welcome as he travels the diocese on the day his appointment is announced.
New Bishop of Bath and Wells announced
28th April 2022Downing Street has announced today (10am, 28 April 2022) that the Rt Revd Michael Beasley will be the next Bishop of Bath and Wells.
Zambia and Bath & Wells mourn the loss of Bishop David
27th April 2022It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of the Rt Revd David Njovu, Bishop of Lusaka.
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Maundy Money honour for two people from Bath and Wells
22nd April 2022'It was truly one of the highlights of my life and something that will remain with me all the rest of my life.'
'Rise Up and Serve' a Jubilee anthem thanking God for Her Majesty
22nd April 2022Commonwealth Choir sing new anthem commissioned by HOPE Together for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
A spoken word Easter
14th April 2022Spoken word video teaches young people about Easter.
Bishop Ruth's Easter Message
13th April 2022....'may we discover the hope of the one who suffered death but who opened a gate to new life and love.'
Manna interview: A uniting faith
7th April 2022Andrew Avramenko, a curate at St Stephen's & St Mary's, Bath who has Ukrainian connections, reflects on the importance of hope in challenging times.
Diocesan Synod approves a five year projection
19th March 2022Hearing the stark realities of the financial challenges, Synod is reminded 'We are not in this alone... we are in this together.'
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Ukraine crisis: how we can help
15th March 2022The Church of England has published a 'toolkit' of resources for parishes seeking to help refugees and evacuees from Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion of the country as diocese sets up online donation page for those wishing to help.
Taunton has a Minster
13th March 2022Following an inauguration Service led by Bishop Ruth, St Mary Magdalene's Church in Taunton is now a Minster.
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Bishop Ruth talks 'Breaking the Bias' on International Women's Day
8th March 2022"... as I look at some of our female ministers both clergy and lay leaders, I see talented, intelligent, energetic, innovative, courageous, deeply prayerful, and fabulous women!"
Prayers and support for Ukraine
4th March 2022Churches across Bath and Wells respond to the situation in Ukraine.
How do you talk to children about war?
2nd March 2022As the Ukraine crisis continues, the education team has pulled together some useful links and resources to help explain the situation to children.
Yes! A Minster for Taunton
22nd February 2022At special service led by Bishop Ruth St Mary Magdalene church in Taunton will officially be confirmed as Taunton Minster
'Called to be all sorts of things' hundreds mark the end of #God Calls
12th February 2022“We are called to be all sorts of things but God is much less bothered about the role we have, the key is that whatever we do we do it in the name of the Lord Jesus,†said Archdeacon Adrian in the first of three Zoom gatherings today (12 February) to mark the end of our 'God calls… everyone, everywhere week.
Call to Worship: 100s join our Archdeaconry Days opening service
7th February 2022More than 200 come together to worship online and reflect on how God calls everyone, everywhere at the start of our Archdeaconry Days. Find out how you can join us.
Diocesan Ambassador for The Children's Society
4th February 2022Nicky King from Wincanton begins her new voluntary role working for the charity in Bath and Wells.
Latest on the new Bishop of Bath and Wells
27th January 2022The Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) to discern a new Bishop of Bath and Wells meets on 31 January. A second meeting to interview candidates will be on 28 February and 1 March.
