Prayer is integral to our life as Christians. Prayer involves listening and talking to God, anytime, anywhere. It helps us grow closer to God and hear God’s desires for our world, our communities and ourselves.
During 2026, we are having an especial focus on prayer, building on our 24-hour Wave of Prayer in September 2024.
“Across our diocese of Bath and Wells I would like to make 2026 a year of especial focus on prayer. To be clear, this is not because I think we’re not praying. We are. But could we learn to pray better and pray more? I think we could. Might we do better if we sought to learn from each other? Almost definitely. Might focusing more on prayer shape us to become the people God has created us to be? Certainly. Could we become the answer to our prayers? In God’s good grace I hope so."
Bishop Michael
Hear more from Bishop Michael talking about the Year of Prayer and read the Year of Prayer Manna mailing.
Year of Prayer boxes
Deaneries have the opportunity to discover, and contribute to, our Year of Prayer boxes. Find out how you can get the boxes where you are and get involved.
Year of Prayer resources
Explore our selection of prayer cards, featuring the Lord's Prayer, our diocesan prayer and more.
Diocesan Passage 2026
This year we are reflecting on the Lord's Prayer. Find out more about the diocesan passage and Dwelling in the Word.
Pilgrimage
Find out about our hopes for pilgrimage in Bath and Wells and tell us about what pilgrimage is taking place where you are - use our simple form.
Resources for children, young people and schools
Access a range of resources to support our children and young people, in our schools, our churches, or at home.
Prayer calendar
Join us as we pray together across our diocese.
