The Ordination of Priests
27th June 2022Joy and celebration at services in Bath Abbey and Taunton Minster for 14 new priests.
News
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.
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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.
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.
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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