Volunteer garden support transforms spaces and enriches lives
14th May 2026Local group in Bath provide support to their community, by helping people manage their outdoor spaces.
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Pupils celebrate first year of Cameley Café
12th May 2026Pupils from Cameley Church of England VC Primary School and Nursery, Temple Cloud celebrate a year of serving cups of tea and slices of cake in the community café.
Celebrations for the return of the 292 year old church clock
6th May 2026The clock at St Edward’s Church, Goathurst, has been a central feature of village life since it was presented to the church in 1734. Its restoration and return were celebrated with a special gathering at the church.
Jonathan LLoyd to be Acting Archdeacon of Wells
1st May 2026During the coming months, the Venerable Jonathan LLoyd will be the Acting Archdeacon of Wells, following the departure of Archdeacon Anne in May.
Saying farewell to Archdeacon Anne
1st May 2026All are invited to say farewell to Archdeacon Anne at Wells Cathedral Evensong at 15:00 on Sunday, 10 May.
Week of Prayer for Children and Young People (6 – 10 July)
1st May 2026During the first week of July, we are inviting churches and schools, families and individuals, to pray for children and young people, as part of our 2026 Year of Prayer.
St Stephen's Church, Bath get environmental support from local students
1st May 2026Using 3D laser scanning and community engagement to decarbonise and unlock new uses for St Stephen’s Church, University of Bath students help the Grade II* listed historic church plan a low-carbon future
Racial justice event encourages churches to listen, learn and act
30th April 2026The Racial Justice in Trouble Times event was held jointly with Racial Equality North Somerset (RENS) at Emmanuel Chruch in Weston super Mare.
Celebrating Earth Day
30th April 2026Gold Eco Church Award winners, Flax Bourton continued their environmental journey, coming together with their community for a day of activities focused on environmental action to mark Earth Day.
One Body, One Tree, One Life
30th April 2026A unique exhibition featuring candid photographs of church members has been designed and created by Bath and Wells, Young Adult Representative to General Synod
Coat of Hopes arrives in Bath and Wells
17th April 2026The Coat of Hopes, a special patchwork coat carrying the hopes of hundreds of people which is passing through our diocese as part of a nationwide pilgrimage responding to the climate crisis.
Bishop Michael's pilgrimage
13th April 2026During Holy Week, Bishop Michael stepped away from his usual daily work agenda to undertake a pilgrimage across Exmoor and the Quantocks.
Anira Khokhar is appointed as the diocesan Racial Justice Adviser
27th March 2026Thanks to a grant from the Racial Justice Unit, we have been able to appoint Anira Khokhar as our Diocesan Racial Justice Adviser, for a period of one year.
Welcoming the new Warden and Assistant Warden for the Wells Archdeaconry
26th March 2026Bob Taylor and Sandi Kiddle have accepted Bishop Michael’s invitation to be Warden and Assistant Warden for the Wells Archdeaconry
Deanery Synod Elections
26th March 2026Deanery Synod elections are an opportunity for people to represent their parish, share its voice more widely, and play a part in shaping the life and mission of the Church across the deanery and the diocese.
The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury has been installed at Canterbury Cathedral
26th March 2026Bishop Michael and Bishop Fiona are among the more than two thousand people from across the country and around the world who attended the Installation.
Thousands join online Collective Worship with Bishop Michael
20th March 2026More than 6,000 people from over 70 schools across all parts of the diocese come together for the third online collective worship with Bishop Michael.
2026 School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference
20th March 2026More than 150 school and church leaders attended the 2026 conference held in Wells on two days
Diocesan Synod devotes the morning to prayer
20th March 202616 prayer stations scattered around Flourish House invited members to pray for our world, our parishes and deaneries. And also for creation, safeguarding, modern slavery and other issues affecting our communities.
Opening doors to Open the Book
20th March 2026A ‘taster’ event organised by members of the Frome Deanery ‘Big Dream’ youth initiative explores the growing impact of Open the Book (OtB) in local schools.
