Our bishops meet monthly with their senior colleagues in the Bishops' Staff Meeting. This is the focus for discussion and decision about a wide range of diocesan policy matters. It is in some respects a ‘Cabinet’ for the diocese, a forum where the bishops and their senior staff can:
- talk through proposals
- react to developments
- hear from people with particular skills or knowledge.
The Bishops' Staff has a particular care and concern for oversight of our diocesan vision, which is lived out in churches and our communities.
Membership
- The Rt Revd Michael Beasley, Bishop of Bath and Wells
- The Rt Revd Ruth Worsley, Bishop of Taunton (on secondment to the Diocese of Conventry from 9 November 2023)
- The Ven Dr Adrian Youings, Archdeacon of Bath
- The Ven Simon Hill, Archdeacon of Taunton
- Revd Charlie Peer, Acting Archdeacon of Wells
- The Ven Anne Gell, Acting Dean of Wells
- Revd Kate Scott, Bishops’ Chaplain and Adviser
- Ian Theodoreson, Chairman of the Board of Finance
- Jenny Hollingsworth, Diocesan Secretary
- Julia Hill, Acting Head of Mission Support and Ministry Development
- Ed Gregory, Director of Education
- Matthew Pinnock, Head of Finance and Operations
Who to contact
Kate Scott, Bishops' Chaplain
Downloads
2023 Diocesan Calendar of Meetings
2024 Diocesan Calendar of Meetings