Bishop Michael reports back on the General Synod safeguarding development
14th February 2025At its February session, General Synod engaged in extensive debate about the future of safeguarding. Bishop Michael has reported back on the debate
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Bishop enjoys ‘inspiring’ Benefice Visit to Yeovil
13th February 2025Yeovil was the destination for Bishop Michael’s most recent Benefice Visit, when he paid a visit to the Parish of Preston Plucknett.
March Manna interview
13th February 2025Fr Brendan Clover, priest in charge of all Saints and St Saviour’s Weston-super-Mare as well as Vicar of St John’s Clevedon, shares why he will be using the Growing Good Toolkit this Lent to see where God may be leading them to make a difference in the communities they serve.
A planned approach to funding mission
12th February 2025Find out how the Benefice of Creech St Michael is ensuring that their finances support the mission that God is calling them into.
Revd Liz Dudley is the new Bath and Wells General Synod representative
7th February 2025We are delighted to share that The Revd Liz Dudley, Vicar of Christ Church with Saint Mary's Benefice, Frome, has been elected as one of the House of Clergy representatives for our diocese at General Synod, the national assembly of the Church of England.
Bishop Michael takes Diocesan Synods’ finance motion to General Synod
6th February 2025Bishop Michael will be presenting a paper on behalf of Bishop Richard of Hereford on church finances. Also on the agenda for the session will be safeguarding, Living in Love and Faith, the church's racial justice work and a look at Thy Kingdom Come, 10 years after its launch.
Pioneer Priest in the Arts designs dress for 'Treasures of Nature' fashion show
4th February 2025Revd Gill Sakakini, will take to the catwalk with her design as part of the wearable art fashion show taking place during the Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival.
Bishop Ruth returns to Bath and Wells
3rd February 2025Bishop Ruth was welcomed back to the diocese at a service at Wells Cathedral's Candlemas service.
Connect week ending 1 February 2025
31st January 2025All the latest news, information and resources from around the diocese.
Celebrating 40 Years of Crook Peak United Parish
31st January 2025A month of exciting events for all the community across the united parish to celebrate 4 decades of Crook Peak Parish.
Bishop Michael: Safeguarding update
29th January 2025Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on safeguarding in Bath and Wells and the wider church.
Growing Good for Lent 2025
21st January 2025This Lent use the Church Urban Fund's Growing Good Toolkit to reflect on the call to love God and your neighbour
Regional model of the Growing Faith Strategic Leaders’ Programme is launched
21st January 202530 leaders from across the South West gather in Taunton for the launch of the programme's first regional partnership
Monument restoration is completed after almost 10 years
17th January 2025Churchwarden praises everyone's hardwork and determination saying, "Nothing is too hard or impossible if it is in keeping with God’s will and for His glory."
Local charities benefit from a SOUP! event held in Wells Cathedral
17th January 2025The lunch organised by Wells SOUP! was supported by more than 100 people and helped boost the funds and profile of four local charities and organisations
Energy Footprint Tool now open for 2025
13th January 2025Work out your church’s carbon footprint to help care for God’s creation
Foobank adapts to meet the needs of its community
10th January 2025The Quantock Foodbank, which is a combined foodbank and pantry operating on a referral basis, provides food essentials for families in need.
School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference 2025
7th January 2025‘Creating Welcoming Communities’
Bishop Michael's New Year message
2nd January 2025Bringing hope to the world
Bishop Michael's Christmas Sermon 2024
24th December 2024This Christmas, Bishop Michael delivers a thought-provoking sermon celebrating the birth of Jesus.
