Church offers pupils a ‘pocket of peace’ during hot weather
14th July 2026Children from St John’s CofE Infants’ School, Glastonbury, have been finding a cool and peaceful space in St John’s Church during the recent hot weather.
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More than 7,800 join this term’s online collective worship
10th July 2026More than 7,800 children, staff and one OFSTED inspector joined Bishop Fiona and the diocesan Education team at this term’s online collective worship.
Bishop Fiona joins service to mark opening of school's Spirituality Trail
22nd May 2026Bishop Fiona visits Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Taunton to commission a new Spirituality Trail, created in the school grounds, to invite pupils and staff to pause, listen and connect more deeply with God and with one another.
A Launchpad into exploring new youth ministry
21st May 2026Eight clergy members from across our diocese, together with curates and lay leaders, have taken part in the fourth cohort of Launchpad training in Bath and Wells.
More than 80 attend RE Conference in Wells
14th May 2026"It was a positive atmosphere of learning, encouragement, and shared conversation throughout the day."
HeartSpace at Gordano School
13th May 2026Over 220 students at Gordano school, recently visited the school library to experience HeartSpace and the 14 reflection stations specially created there.
SIAMS Day
13th May 2026Last week, school leaders from across the diocese gathered for annual diocesan SIAMS support days, providing valuable opportunities for training, reflection, discussion and networking.
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.
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.
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
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.
Reflections on being a General Synod Young Adult Representative
25th February 2026Eleanor Motion from Bath and Wells is one of five young adults chosen to join General Synod to help raise the voices of young people in the Church of England. She shares with us her blog on her experience at the recent meeting in London.
A joyful service of welcome for our new Bishop of Taunton
9th February 2026The new Bishop of Taunton, Fiona Gibson, was officially welcomed to the Diocese of Bath and Wells on Sunday, 9 February at Evensong at Wells Cathedral.
Praying through Lent - a new resource is now available
28th January 2026A collection of simple daily ideas to help you pray through Lent.
A warm welcome for Bishop Michael as he films this year's Christmas message
17th December 2025Staff and volunteers at St Peter’s Community Centre, in Westfield, Yeovil, share their story with Bishop Michael as he joins them to film his Christmas message.
More than 6,000 pupils and staff gather online for Collective Worship
16th December 2025For the first time in Somerset, more than 6,000 pupils and staff from schools across the region came together as one big family for a time of shared reflection and celebration.
Following the star to Bethlehem
12th December 2025Primary school children in the Diocese of Bath and Wells have been taking part in the ‘Journey to Bethlehem’, following Mary and Joseph's journey to the stable.
School choir brings Christmas cheer to Hinkley
11th December 2025Pupils from St John and St Francis Church School, Bridgwater sang festive songs to staff working on the site.
Church schools celebrate Christmas by joining their voices in virtual song
11th December 2025Three Church of England primary schools in rural areas of the diocese have found a creative way to celebrate Christmas. Instead of meeting at a combined service they have chosen to unite by singing and joining their voices on film.
