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.
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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.
Bishop Fiona leads pop-up Ashing Service in Wells Market Square
19th February 2026On Ash Wednesday, Bishop Fiona was joined by Tim Stevens, Precentor, Wells Cathedral and Kate Scott, Bishop’s Chaplain in the centre of Wells to mark the start of Lent with people where they are.
Connect February 2026
16th February 2026Catch up with all the latest news and information in this week’s Connect.
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.
The ordination and consecration of Fiona Gibson as Bishop of Taunton
6th February 2026The ordination and consecration of the Ven Dr Fiona Gibson as Bishop of Taunton in the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Preparing to welcome the new Bishop of Taunton
3rd February 2026The Diocese of Bath and Wells is preparing to welcome Fiona Gibson as the new Bishop of Taunton
Celebrations as 7 people are baptised
28th January 2026'When I emerged from the water, I felt like a new creation. In that moment, an overwhelming sense of full acceptance washed over me!'
Bishop Michael shares his joy and sends warm wishes to Bishop Sarah Mullally DBE
28th January 2026Today a special service will mark the date that Bishop Sarah Mullally DBE legally becomes the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.
Deadline reminders for parish and church officers
22nd January 2026Find out more information and download the supporting documents and resources.
House of Bishops shares letter to the Church about Living in Love and Faith
16th January 2026The House of Bishops has shared a letter to the wider Church of England setting out the next steps it proposes with respect to Living in Love and Faith (LLF) which explores the Church’s approach to identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.
Archdeacon of Wells announces departure
15th January 2026Anne Gell, Archdeacon of Wells, is to step down from her roles in Bath and Wells in May this year.
Racial Justice Report
11th December 2025A detailed report sharing the findings of Racial Justice Consultant Anira Khokhar, who carried out a series of in-depth interviews and listening sessions with people across the diocese to explore racial justice issues has been published.
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.
Diocesan Synod: November 2025
29th November 2025Members of Diocesan Synod gathered at St Paul Church, Weston super Mare for the autumn Synod.
Treated like a real family and not strangers
28th November 2025How thinking about inclusion led the church community of Milborne Port to welcome and share the stories of those who have moved from another country to live in their part of our diocese.
Finding Beauty in Community: Interfaith gathering in Bath
21st November 2025The evening at Christ Church in Bath was an interfaith and multicultural celebration, bringing the community together for an evening of sharing food, music, arts and conversation.
Celebrating Safeguarding Sunday
21st November 2025This November many churches across Bath and Wells celebrated Safeguarding Sunday, these services can also be held throughout the year. 'Reflections on Safeguarding', a collection of poems about safeguarding written by people from across our diocese is available to download and share.
Clergy and lay leaders Pre-Advent Retreat Day
11th November 2025Clergy and lay leaders from across our diocese have been invited to attend this year’s Pre-Advent Retreat Day at Wells Cathedral on Tuesday, 25 November. The speaker for this year’s event will be Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP, Dominican Priest and former Master of the Order, theologian, and renowned author and preacher.
