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Out and about from Bath and Wells

13th November 2022

In a special service at Wells Cathedral on Saturday, 12 November the Right Reverend Michael Beasley became the 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells, but before the service he had a busy morning, out and about meeting people as he travelled from Bath back to Wells, using different modes of transport along the way.


Bishop Michael gifts a thousand tree saplings at installation

13th November 2022

The 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells Rt Revd Michael Beasley gifts a thousand tree saplings to guests attending his welcome service at Wells Cathedral.


Diocese prepares to come together for the installation of Bishop Michael

3rd November 2022

In a special service at Wells Cathedral on Saturday, 12 November the Right Reverend Michael Beasley will become the 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells.


Fuel cost help for churches

12th October 2022

The Church of England has announced today (12 October) that it is to provide £15 million for dioceses to help churches struggling to pay energy costs.


Diocese commits to learn the lessons of the past as PCR2 published

5th October 2022

The Church of England has today published the findings of the national Past Cases Review 2 (PCR2). The Diocese of Bath and Wells, along with dioceses across the country, has shared a summary of its report.


"Be teachers and explorers of the faith, with and for others...."

1st October 2022

Celebrating Readers and their ministry at Wells Cathedral


The Ordination of Deacons in Bath and Wells

27th September 2022

11 new deacons were ordained at a service in Wells Cathedral Sunday 2 October.


The Installation of Rt Revd Michael Beasley, the 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells

27th September 2022

The Installation of Bishop Michael as the new Bishop of Bath and Wells will take place at Wells Cathedral on 12 November at 3pm


Churches across Bath and Wells support their communities.

21st September 2022

Churches in the diocese remain open all day throughout the national period of mourning.


Support and guidance for parishes on the current energy crisis

14th September 2022

While 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 2022

Bishop 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 2022

The 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 2022

We offer Archbishop Albert our warm congratulations.


Revd Claire blesses the restored spire at St Thomas', Wells

5th September 2022

A 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 2022

The 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 2022

Enabling and inspiring ministry with older people, within and beyond the churches.


Lambeth Conference 2022

1st August 2022

A once-in-a-decade gathering of more than 600 Anglican bishops from 150 countries.


Everyone, Everywhere Growing in Faith event for 2023

28th July 2022

Encouraging and affirming people across Bath and Wells in their faith journey.  


Famers locally and in Africa share experiences of climate change

22nd July 2022

Gathering 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.'

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