Ahead of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill debate in Parliament on Friday (16 May 2025), Bishop Michael has written to MPs serving communities across Bath and Wells.
Bishop Michael’s return visit to Zambia last week was an opportunity to talk about the future of the Zambia Bath and Wells link.
Port chaplains share the vital role of seafarers worldwide and highlight the importance of remembering them on Sea Sunday each year.
We delighted to welcome Andrew Warren to his new role as Chair of the BWMAT
Many posted their photos online and some schools and churches used their crosses in assemblies and services.
This year’s Week of Prayer for Children and Young People will focus on different ages and stages and will run from Monday 7 to Friday 11 July.
From 9 June to 9 July there will be an opportunity for people from the parishes to attend a session to discuss the plan for a three-year budget for the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF).
Thanks to the generosity of the people of St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare a Gift Day held at the church helped raise around £100,000.
We are delighted to announce that following interviews Jonathan Philpott has been appointed as Mission Development Team Leader and Richard Kelley has been appointed as Chaplaincy Adviser.
"Thank you, Lord for working in people's hearts on Orchard Grove, and for the life you give to us because of your cross and resurrection."
Their decision to be baptised outdoors reflected both the family's growing faith and their deep appreciation for nature.
As the sun rose on Easter morning, outside Taunton Minster the community gathered to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and to witness the confirmation 12 people.
The Growing Faith Strategic Leaders Programme South-West Regional Pilot being led by the Diocese of Bath and Wells
More than 500 clergy, lay leaders and people from across the diocese attended the Chrism Eucharist and had to opportunity to say farewell to Bishop Ruth, who was attending her last service as Bishop of Taunton.
“It was a wonderful occasion and made for a special time for everyone.”
God’s generosity can be witnessed in the most unexpected ways and places
The PCC of All Saints and St Saviour, Weston-Super-Mare, recently enjoyed a session with Deanery and Parish Development Adviser, Claire Horton, as part of their Lent exploration Growing Good.
On Shrove Tuesday St Paul's Kewstoke, celebrated the 10 year anniversary of their coffee morning with pancakes and prosecco. And in Peasedown the women's coffee morning also marked over a decade of support for women in their community.
Set up as a simple way of offering connection, the Winter Warmer Lunches offer care, and support to people in their community during the colder months. Since autumn 2012, the lunches have provided not just a warm meal, but also a space for conversation, and companionship.
St Andrew’s Church in Burhham-on-Sea hosts a 'Thursday Open to All Service’. It is a demential friendly event attended by different members of the Burnhan community. This week they were joined by Bishop Michael.
