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."
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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.
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
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
Plans for improved school sanctuary space to provides student pastoral support
14th April 2026Minehead Middle School has launched a fundraising campaign to support plans for a new chaplaincy, centred on the work of its Pastoral Support Mentor, Juls Haddow.
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.
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.
Children and youth workers from across the Southwest come together in Devon
17th March 2026A wonderful opportunity to connect with others to share, encourage and enjoy two days of learning and support together.
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.
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.
Reflections on the forthcoming School Leaders and Parish Partner Conference 2026
5th December 2025In a blog post our key note speaker, Sean Harris, shares the reasons why he's happy to be making the 600-mile roundtrip to be with with us.
Pupils' prayers for ‘Heads up for Air Rescue' challenge
3rd December 2025As the Moorland Federation’s three Heads of School prepared for their ambitious ‘Heads up for Air Rescue’ challenge, pupils across all eight schools added their own special contribution, writing thoughtful, heartfelt prayers to support the cyclists on their journey.
Lego, tea and biscuits – how one parish has built a thriving family community
25th November 2025We all know the expression ‘Mighty oaks from little acorns grow’ but in Combe St Nicholas in South Somerset, little Lego bricks have perhaps appropriately, been the building blocks of something very special!
Lighting up the half term holiday
13th November 2025Churches across our diocese marked the 31 October in a variety of ways this year, and all shared the light of Jesus with their communities.
