Faith and civic leaders explore Plymouth's community and culture
11th February 2026The trip was organised by the Somerset Interfaith Forum, which aims to foster dialogue and understanding among all faiths represented across the cSomerset.
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A special service of the Cathedral Eucharist to mark Racial Justice Sunday
11th February 2026The Cathedral Eucharist to mark Racial Justice Sunday, was held at Wells Cathedral. The Revd Canon Sonia Barron, former Co-chair of the Church of England’s Anti-Racism Taskforce and member of the Archbishops Commission for Racial Justice was the guest preacher.
Racial Justice Report
11th December 2025A detailed report sharing the findings of Racial Justice Consultant Anira Khokhar, who carried out a series of in-depth interviews and listening sessions with people across the diocese to explore racial justice issues has been published.
Finding Beauty in Community: Interfaith gathering in Bath
21st November 2025The evening at Christ Church in Bath was an interfaith and multicultural celebration, bringing the community together for an evening of sharing food, music, arts and conversation.
Wells Cathedral talk looks a Emperor Haile Selassie's time in Bath and Wells
14th November 2025Wells Cathedral Education Room was packed as people gathered for an inspiring evening about Emperor Haile Selassie I in Bath and Wells: His Journey, His Faith.
‘Tapestry of Black Britons’ artwork to go on display at Wells Cathedral
31st October 2025The artwork is on display as part of a series of Remembrance events and services at the cathedral, marking the 80th anniversary year of the end of World War II.
Bath & Wells Interfaith Advisor, offers prayers for Pope Francis
25th April 2025Revd Prebendary, Narinder Tegally, Bath and Wells Bath Interfaith Advisor and the Lead Chaplain and Staff Governor at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, expressed her condolences and offered prayers following the announcement of the death of Pope Francis.
Empowered by Christian hope - Diocesan Synod March 2025
27th March 2025“Our calling as God’s people in these days that we have been given to live in is not to be people of denial or despair but people of hope. Hope is one of the great Christian virtues that we are called to live out,” said Bishop Michael at March's Diocesan Synod
New Deputy Lieutenants appointed
22nd November 2024The Revd Prebendary Narinder Tegally, Lead Chaplain at the RUH, Bath and Interfaith Adviser for Bath and Wells, and Caroline Boddington, Senior Non-Executive Chapter Member of Wells Cathedral, have been named as two of five new Deputy Lieutenants appointed to support the Lord-Lieutenant, His Majesty’s personal representative in Somerset.
People news: Mike Haslam to move on
2nd September 2024Mike Haslam, our Chaplaincy Adviser and Mission Development Team Leader has been appointed to become the Director of Transforming Ministry in the Diocese of St Asaph in the Church in Wales.
Church of England disability vocations autumn events
12th August 2024In Autumn 2024, the Church of England Diocesan Disability Advisers are holding a series of three exciting events for those who are disabled or neurodivergent, who wish to explore their sense of calling to ministry within the Church.
Prayers for Peace during Civil Unrest and Racial Tension
8th August 2024The Racial Justice Unit for the Church of England has issued prayers that churches can use during this period of civil unrest and racial tension.
CTE Presidents issue a joint statement in response to recent violent disorder
7th August 2024Churches Together England Presidents urge churches and communities to work together to put an end to violence, restore peace and heal our nation
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.
Diocesan Synod November 2023: reflecting on the past and planning for the future
28th November 2023From Lament to Action, domestic violence, care for creation and financial matters were just some of the items on the agenda for members of Diocesan Synod gathered at Canalside in Bridgwater on Saturday, 25 November.
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.
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.
Bath Abbey launches a new website containing details of its memorials
3rd August 2023The new memorial website is the result of 8 years of research by Bath Abbey’s archive team of staff and volunteers which was carried out as part of the Footprint Project, funded largely by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Discussing racial justice
19th April 2023Racial Justice Sunday is on 22 April this year and to mark the 30th anniversary of the death of Stephen Lawrence, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) and Christian Aid brought together several leading thinkers from various churches in Britain and Ireland to discuss the legacy of Stephen’s racist killing, and the current state of race relations in Church and society in Britain and Ireland. Join the conversation.
Wells Cathedal and transatlantic slavery
23rd March 2023Conference in Wells shares research carried out into the city's links with the slave trade and launches a self-guided trail to historic sites in Wells which have links to British slavery.
