Bishop Michael shares a message for Safeguarding Sunday
15th November 2024Resources are available for churches to use on Safeguarding Sunday
News
Statement from Bishop Michael
12th November 2024Following the announcement by the Archbishop of Canterbury that he is to resign.
Bishop Ruth set to return home to Bath and Wells in 2025
6th November 2024Bishop Ruth will be returning to Bath and Wells in 2025. It follows the announcement earlier this week (4 November 2024) that the Right Revd Sophie Jelley has been announced as the next Bishop of Coventry.
Diocese mourns the passing of DBF Chair
28th October 2024It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Ian Theodoreson.
Harvest celebrations at schools across the diocese
25th October 2024School across Bath and Wells, have been celebrating the Harvest season with services and the giving of gifts to local charities and organisations.
The Rural Forum 2024
24th October 2024A wonderful opportunity to talk, think, discuss and pray together.
Two new deacons are ordained
11th October 2024Smiles all round as Dean Hallett and Sarah Rowden are ordained by Bishop Michael in Galmington surrounded by friends and family.
Nature Photography Festival celebrates beauty and diversity of Chew Valley
11th October 2024Centred around a wildlife photography competition that attracted close to 500 entries, the festival provided an opportunity to come together to think about and pray for creation.
Celebrating the ministry of Bath and Wells Readers
11th October 2024Nearly 100 Readers attended a morning of study and later joined a service at Wells Cathedral
New School Leaders come to Evensong and Reception at the Bishops Palace
27th September 2024The new leaders are taking up new headship roles, or senior leadership roles in one of the Multi Academy Trusts which home many of our Church of England Schools.
More than 300 enjoy special day out organised by St Francis Church, Bridgwater
26th September 2024The Holiday Club, run by St Francis of Assisi Church run for more than 25 years, arose in response to the community’s needs.
Church of England’s Net Zero Carbon 2030 Impact Report
24th September 2024Report highlights progress on Church of England’s ambition to reach net zero carbon
Bath and Wells works with Somerset Council on new education centre in Misterton
13th September 2024An innovative new Therapeutic Education provision at the former school in Misterton will offer places for children and young people with additional and SEND needs
Archbishop Justin joins the 24 hour Wave of Prayer
9th September 2024"A wonderful 24 hours"
Manna mailing: Bishop’s letter
2nd September 2024Bishop Michael talks 'reimagining generosity' in his letter to parishes in the Manna mailing this month.
Revd Craig Philbrick becomes volunteer Lifeboat Chaplain Weston-super-Mare RNLI
13th August 2024"He will be an asset to the well-being of our dedicated crew who volunteer their time to save lives at sea.”
InSpired heritage grant for Porlock
13th August 2024The Parochial Church Council of St Dubricius Church in Porlock has been awarded a £179,335 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to conserve the spire and roof of St Dubricius Church, Porlock
Prayers for Peace during Civil Unrest and Racial Tension
8th August 2024The Racial Justice Unit for the Church of England has issued prayers that churches can use during this period of civil unrest and racial tension.
A 24-hour prayer space created from a former gardener's bothy
7th August 2024“It is exciting to see something derelict being rebuilt and for such an important work as prayer. Somehow there is something truly biblical about praying in a gardener's shed."
Wells Cathedral awarded £4.4m towards its campaign to save Vicars' Close
6th August 2024The award from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, boosts the campaign to raise funds to carry out critical conservation work on the world-renowned medieval street
