Andrea Arlidge, chief executive of Futura, a school multi-academy trust (MAT) in Bath and Wells, has been honoured with a Silver Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Pearson National Teaching Awards.
Mark Lidster will be joining us as Church Buildings Adviser on Monday, 5 August 2024, replacing Emma Brown who left earlier this year.
Bishop Michael joined local dignitaries at Two Rivers Church of England Primary, Keynsham for the official opening of our newest church academy.
Over 10,000 pupils from 26 primary and secondary schools participated in the Futura Eco Summit and took positive action to improve biodiversity in their schools' outdoor spaces.
The churchyard was bustling with excitement as children discovered teddy bears hidden among the trees and participated in fun games like flying teddies, a relay race around the church, and a challenging obstacle course.
Jonathan Philpott has been appointed as the Local Giving Adviser for Taunton and Wells archdeaconries.
Bishop Michael asked the crowd at Glastonbury Festival to contemplate a different reality when he took to the Pyramid Stage at 3pm on Sunday, 30 July.
Designed to be positive, welcoming, and inclusive, the Nailsea junior parkrun has swiftly become a popular community event.
Coming together to give thanks for all that lay people give to the life of the church and to their community
"It had a great impact on our pupils, who all reflected positively on the time spent together.”
"My heart is for those on the edge of church, for those who want to explore faith but would rarely walk through the doors of a church building."
“God was active in my life and present daily.”
The Very Revd Toby Wright, has been installed as the Dean of Wells
Sam Thompson a former engineer talks about his calling to ordained ministry
Assistant Curate, Revd Nick Jerrett and Reader Nick Lewis, from Blackdown Benefice have recently returned from a memorable and enriching visit to Zambia.
‘I am not the person I was at the beginning of this journey.' Jane Hoe is one of those who will be ordained in Wells.
We pray for all those who were ordained at Wells Cathedral
Last weekend the Go Team hosted their annual Family Max day where clergy families from across our diocese gathered together at the Mendip Activity Centre.
All the latest news from the Safeguarding team
Malcolm Critchley, who is undertaking the Lay Ministry Foundation Course, explains how it has broadened his perspective on prayer.
