A joyful service of welcome for our new Bishop of Taunton
9th February 2026The new Bishop of Taunton, Fiona Gibson, was officially welcomed to the Diocese of Bath and Wells on Sunday, 9 February at Evensong at Wells Cathedral.
News
The ordination and consecration of Fiona Gibson as Bishop of Taunton
6th February 2026The ordination and consecration of the Ven Dr Fiona Gibson as Bishop of Taunton in the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
February Manna mailing and Prayer Calendar
2nd February 2026The February issue of the Manna mailing and the Prayer Calendar are now available to download and read.
A Golden Celebration
26th January 2026On Sunday 25 January, Bishop Michael joined a packed congregation at St Michael and All Angels church in Flax Bourton, to celebrate their fantastic achievement in being the first church in our diocese to be awarded the A Rocha Gold Eco Church Award.
Measure today, change tomorrow: EFT now open to submissions
15th January 2026The Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for submissions. Completing the EFT is part of our shared journey to net zero and supports the Church’s fifth mark of mission, to care for creation.
'An especial focus on prayer'
2nd January 2026Bishop Michael invites us all to join in the Diocese of Bath and Wells Year of Prayer in 2026.
St Nicholas, Kittisford, honoured by the Choral Evensong Trust
2nd January 2026The parish church of St Nicholas, Kittisford, has received the Choral Evensong Trust Patronal Festival of the Year Award for 2025.
Bishop Michael's Christmas Sermon
25th December 2025"The invitation today is to do just as did Mary, Joseph and the shepherds. It’s to meet with Jesus."
Bishop Michael's Christmas Message
17th December 2025For this year's Christmas message Bishop Michael visited St Peter's Community Centre in Yeovil.
Shining a light on social action and advocacy
15th December 2025Last week Bath and Wells was represented at two national events aimed at shining a light on social action and advocacy. The events brought together church leaders, politicians and practitioners.
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.
Church schools celebrate Christmas by joining their voices in virtual song
11th December 2025Three Church of England primary schools in rural areas of the diocese have found a creative way to celebrate Christmas. Instead of meeting at a combined service they have chosen to unite by singing and joining their voices on film.
People news: Revd Alistair Forster
3rd December 2025It is with deepest sadness that we share the news of the death of the Revd Alistair Forster, Priest in Charge of Axbridge with Shipham and Rowberrow.
December Manna mailing and Prayer Calendar
1st December 2025Read the Christmas issue of Manna, with a message from Bishop Michael, plus news and stories from across Bath and Wells, and download the Prayer Calendar.
Lego, tea and biscuits – how one parish has built a thriving family community
25th November 2025We all know the expression ‘Mighty oaks from little acorns grow’ but in Combe St Nicholas in South Somerset, little Lego bricks have perhaps appropriately, been the building blocks of something very special!
Celebrating Safeguarding Sunday
21st November 2025This November many churches across Bath and Wells celebrated Safeguarding Sunday, these services can also be held throughout the year. 'Reflections on Safeguarding', a collection of poems about safeguarding written by people from across our diocese is available to download and share.
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.
Flax Bourton gets Bath and Wells first Gold Eco Church Award!
24th October 2025St Michael’s Church, Flax Bourton, praised creativity and genuine passion for caring for creation by environmental charity A Rocha UK.
A warm Bath and Wells welcome for the Bishop of Taunton designate
23rd October 2025Fiona Gibson made a tour of the diocese on the day her appointment was announced, and received a wonderful Bath and Wells welcome from all the people and places she visited.
Fiona Gibson to become the next Bishop of Taunton
22nd October 2025Downing Street has announced today that Fiona Gibson will be the next Bishop of Taunton. She is currently the Archdeacon of Ludlow in the Diocese of Hereford, a role which she has held since 2021.
