Manna mailing: Bishop’s letter
2nd September 2024Bishop Michael talks 'reimagining generosity' in his letter to parishes in the Manna mailing this month.
News
Diocesan Synod July 2024 – ‘Facts are favourable’
12th July 2024Read the latest from Diocesan Synod and the AGM of the Diocesan Board of Finance, including an update from General Synod, the proposed new methodology for the Common Fund and a financial update from the DBF.
Bishop officially opens Two Rivers School
5th July 2024Bishop Michael joined local dignitaries at Two Rivers Church of England Primary, Keynsham for the official opening of our newest church academy.
Bishop Michael's visit to Zambia
22nd April 2024Bishop Michael is spending two weeks in Zambia and is visiting
Our common direction
12th April 2024Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on how we can move forward together to achieve our aim of growing church and transforming communities.
Chrism Eucharist: A time of renewal, blessing and reflection
26th March 2024Affirming the ministry of all God's people: bishops, clergy, deacons, readers, and all those in lay ministries across the diocese; and the whole people of God.
Diocesan Synod gathers in Weston-super-Mare
18th March 2024Synod discussed the vision for the diocese, the Common Fund methodology proposals and heard from Sharon Prentis Deputy Director of the Racial Justice Unit.
Bishop Michael to visit Zambia
14th March 2024Bishop Michael will undertake his first visit to Zambia as Bishop of Bath and Wells next month.
Bishop Michael visits Bath University
29th February 2024Bishop Michael spent time meeting and praying with staff and students as he toured the campus with the University Chaplain, Nigel Rawlinson.
Manna mailing: Bishop's letter
28th February 2024Bishop Michael shares an Easter message in this month's Manna mailing.
Archdeacon of Bath to leave and take on new charity sector role
26th February 2024Adrian Youings will be leaving his role as Archdeacon of Bath in June this year to become the Head of Supporter Relations for Christian charity, Care for the Family.
Bishop leads pop-up Ashing Service in Wells
13th February 2024The Bishop of Bath and Wells led a pop-up Ashing Service in the centre of Wells on Ash Wednesday.
The next Dean of Wells announced
15th January 2024The King has approved the appointment of the Reverend Canon Toby Wright, Team Rector of Witney and Honorary Canon of Christ Church, Oxford, to be appointed as Dean of Wells, in succession to the Very Reverend Dr John Davies.
Bishop's letter: Hope in deed
18th December 2023Bishop Michael talks about hope and practical Christian action in his message to the diocese at the start of 2024
Bishop Michael's Christmas Message
15th December 2023A Christmas message from Bishop Michael.
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.
Bishop Michael talks of inspiration and challenges in his address to Synod
28th November 2023In his presidential address to Diocesan Synod on Saturday, 25 November, Bishop Michael shared his gratitude for the inspirational stories from parishes shared at the autumn deaneries. He also reflected on the challenges that he has heard during those visits, including the impact of the Covid pandemic, faculties, finance and living in love and faith (LLF).
Bishop's letter: Time to re-member
1st November 2023Bishop Ruth reflects on re-membering ahead of Rembrance Sunday and her departure to the Diocese of Coventry this month.
Bishops' letter: What an opportunity
28th September 2023In her October message for parishes, Bishop Ruth reflects on chaplaincy.
Bishop Ruth seconded to the role of Acting Bishop of Coventry
13th September 2023It has been announced that Bishop Ruth has been invited to be the Acting Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Coventry following the retirement of the Bishop of Warwick, the Rt Revd John Stroyan and the appointment of the Bishop of Coventry, the Rt Reverend Dr Christopher Cocksworth, as the Dean of Windsor.