In one of his first acts as the new Bishop of Bath and Wells, Bishop Michael licensed the Revd Rich Miles as a Missional Priest for Youth and Young Adults to work across the whole of Bath and Wells with the aim of supporting the church's vision of growing the church younger and more diverse.
Find out more about the historic elements of the Service of Installation and Welcome.
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.
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.
Join us and countdown to the welcome and installation of Bishop Michael and find out some facts about the day.
On the morning of the installation Bishop Michael will be out and about meeting people as he travels back from Bath Abbey to Wells, using different modes of transport along the way.
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.
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.
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.
The Installation of Bishop Michael as the new Bishop of Bath and Wells will take place at Wells Cathedral on 12 November at 3pm
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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.
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.
We offer Archbishop Albert our warm congratulations.
The Rt Revd Ruth Worsley, Bishop of Taunton, has announced that a Special Visitation will take place at Wells Cathedral. The Visitation will take place from 24 " 27 September 2022.
A once-in-a-decade gathering of more than 600 Anglican bishops from 150 countries.
Zambian bishops and their wives visit Bath and Wells ahead of the Lambeth conference.
Diocesan Synod gathers at Flourish House in Wells.
Bishop Michael's new role as the Bishop of Bath and Wells was confirmed at a ceremony in London at which he was formally given spiritual responsibility for our diocese.
Bishop Ruth reflects on the ways in which the wealth of the Church is seen.
It 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.
