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Archbishop Justin joins the 24 hour Wave of Prayer

9th September 2024

"A wonderful 24 hours"

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A 24-hour prayer space created from a former gardener's bothy

7th August 2024

“It is exciting to see something derelict being rebuilt and for such an important work as prayer.  Somehow there is something truly biblical about praying in a gardener's shed."

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Making a pilgrimage to Wells Cathedral

26th July 2024

Pilgrims from the Benefice of Ilminster and Whitelackington share in the Cathedral’s worship

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Diocesan Day of Prayer - 7 September 2024

13th May 2024

The Diocesan Day of Prayer takes place on Saturday, 7 September. Archbishop Justin will be joining us as we come together across the diocese to pray for the growth of our churches and the transformation of our communities.

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Prayer for schools as the new academic year begins

23rd August 2023

Supporting our school communities through prayer.

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Praying for children and young people in our communities

19th July 2023

During the first week of July, churches, individuals and schools joined in a Week of Prayer for Children and Young People.

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Week of Prayer for Children and Young People (2-8 July)

24th May 2023

A diocesan-wide week of prayer for children and young people, their families and their schools.


Thy Kingdom Come

18th May 2023

Join the global wave of prayer calling all Christians to pray between Ascension and Pentecost for more people to come to know the love and peace of Jesus Christ.


Seeking God’s Way Together

12th April 2023

A three part course to introduce you to a form of spiritual discernment for making group decisions.


The first NIV audio Bible voiced fully by women from across the UK

7th March 2023

Her Audio Bible UK, pioneered by a curate from Bath, is launched on International Women’s Day.


Prayer Tent of Peace at Watchet Festival

21st September 2022

Festival goers gathered at regular points throughout each day to pray together, and on Sunday morning joined a Festival Service.


Churches across Bath and Wells support their communities.

21st September 2022

Churches in the diocese remain open all day throughout the national period of mourning.


Prayer services in support of refugees from Ukraine

7th July 2022

Taunton Minster hosts regular service for those who have fled the conflict and those who are supporting them.


Join us for the Diocesan Day of Prayer on 30 June

17th June 2022

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.


Week of Prayer for Young People

9th June 2022

Churches, groups and individuals encouraged to join in prayer for children, young people, their families and their schools


Facing the financial challenges together

31st May 2022

A Diocesan Day of Prayer planned for Thursday 30 June.


A message from Bishop Ruth on Shrove Tuesday

2nd March 2022

Today is Shrove Tuesday, a day which traditionally was one of reflection and preparation as the season of Lent begins tomorrow with Ash Wednesday. It allows us to reflect on our own personal reality, to 'shrive' ourselves of sin, and to identify our need to change.


Call to Worship: 100s join our Archdeaconry Days opening service

7th February 2022

More than 200 come together to worship online and reflect on how God calls everyone, everywhere at the start of our Archdeaconry Days. Find out how you can join us.


New school prayer space for Advent

8th December 2021

With the start of Advent, the Advent Prayer Space came to West Pennard CE School.


Palace goes quiet for clergy days

25th November 2021

Clergy from across the diocese gathered at the Bishop's Palace this week, to attend the annual Archdeaconry Advent retreat days.

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