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Bishop Michael writes to MPs ahead of third reading of assisted dying bill

15th May 2025

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.

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Bishop Michael visits Zambia

15th May 2025

Bishop Michael’s return visit to Zambia last week was an opportunity to talk about the future of the Zambia Bath and Wells link.

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Remembering the world’s seafarers in our prayers on Sea Sunday

15th May 2025

Port chaplains share the vital role of seafarers worldwide and highlight the importance of remembering them on Sea Sunday each year.

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A new Chair for the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust

15th May 2025

We delighted to welcome Andrew Warren to his new role as Chair of the BWMAT

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Churches, schools, individuals & youth groups take part Lent Cross Challenge

8th May 2025

Many posted their photos online and some schools and churches used their crosses in assemblies and services.

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Week of Prayer for Children and Young People (7- 11 July)

7th May 2025

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.

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Registration open for diocesan Budget Consultation 2025

2nd May 2025

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).

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Faith. Vision. Action. The St Paul’s Gift Day story.

2nd May 2025

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.

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New Mission Development Team Leader and Chaplaincy Adviser

30th April 2025

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.

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Orchard Grove Church, Trull celebrates its first Easter with the local community

25th April 2025

"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."

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Faith and fresh water, a family are baptised together in a local village stream

24th April 2025

Their decision to be baptised outdoors reflected both the family's growing faith and their deep appreciation for nature.

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Bishop Michael leads the Easter dawn service at which 12 people are confirmed

20th April 2025

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.

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Transforming leader's approach to supporting young people’s faith formation

16th April 2025

The Growing Faith Strategic Leaders Programme South-West Regional Pilot being led by the Diocese of Bath and Wells


Saying goodbye to Bishop Ruth at the Chrism Service in Wells Cathedral

15th April 2025

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.

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St John's Midsomer Norton welcome Bishop Michael as part of Benefice Visit

4th April 2025

“It was a wonderful occasion and made for a special time for everyone.”

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Partnering locally to care for creation

1st April 2025

God’s generosity can be witnessed in the most unexpected ways and places

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Benefice plans for Growing Good in Weston-Super-Mare

21st March 2025

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.

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A decade of brews and bonds: two coffee mornings celebrate 10 years of community

21st March 2025

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.

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Winter Warmer Lunches

21st March 2025

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.

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Sing Lasagne!

21st March 2025

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.

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