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Coming together to celebrate Harvest and 1st birthday of new church

26th September 2025

On Sunday the 21 September Orchard Grove Church and All Saints Church in Trull held a joint celebration at a local farm. More than 100 137 people of all ages gathered together to worship.

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Coming together to celebrate caring for creation

24th September 2025

People from across our diocese with a care for the environment came together at Flourish House, Wells on Monday, 22 September, for a Service of Celebration for Creation. Bishop Michael joined the diocesan environmental team and environmental champions from across the diocese to reflect on environmental matters and celebrate God’s wonderful creation.

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Capturing the beauty of creation at the Chew Valley photography competition

23rd September 2025

More than450 entries are received for the Nature Photography competition celebrating and giving thanks for God's wonderful earth.

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World-wide prayer for peace

19th September 2025

Christians are being called to be part of prayer for peace in the Holy Land, on UN World Peace Day, Sunday 21 September.

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New school leaders induction and commissioning

19th September 2025

New School Leaders are welcomed into the Diocese of Bath and Wells Education family and enjoyed Evensong at Wells Cathedral together followed by a reception with Bishop Michael at The Bishops Palace.

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Life to the Max: One of the best things I do all year!

19th September 2025

28 young people from clergy families across our region gathered at the Mendip Activity Centre near Churchill for the annual Life to the Max residential.

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2,500 Somerset school children come together in worship

18th September 2025

On Monday, 15 September, over 2,500 primary and middle school children, plus school staff, from 20 schools across Somerset took part in the first of what will be a regular opportunity to join together online in worship throughout the academic year.

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Organist marks 82 years of service to the church

16th September 2025

94-year-old Roy Jukes first began playing the organ in church when he was just 12 years old

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Bath Abbey climate protest response

15th September 2025

Bishop Michael has responded to the climate protest held at Bath Abbey on Saturday.

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A statement from Bishop Michael following the death of the Duchess of Kent

5th September 2025

We hold the Duke of Kent and all the Royal family in our prayers today

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St Mary's Chard supports families with food bags during the school holidays

3rd September 2025

"There are a number of families really struggling. This additional resource makes a real difference."

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Redress Scheme data breach by Kennedys Law LLP

1st September 2025

Bishop Michael responds to the data breach by Kennedys Law LLP, who are responsible for administering the independent safeguarding Redress Scheme for the Church of England.

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Churches benefit from free Green Energy grants and Carbon Surveys

26th August 2025

St John's Church Keynsham, is awarded a £15,000 grant towards the cost of its new environmental heating system.

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West Huntspill Church celebrates its £1.1m restoration

26th August 2025

"Thanks to the National Heritage Lottery and all who have provided match funding, we have been able to protect this heritage. Now an equally important and exciting future lies ahead..."

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A space to be still

8th August 2025

The Julian Prayer Group that’s been growing in Milborne Port

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Memory Lane: a service supporting those living with dementia and their carers

8th August 2025

The new service at Milborne Port offers worship, familiarity, friendship and community

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Thousands of Christians gather for New Wine 2025

7th August 2025

Last weekend, Christians from across the Diocese of Bath and Wells joined thousands of others at this year’s New Wine gathering at Shepton Mallet Showground.

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Eco-arts festival brings Somerset’s waterways to life through art

6th August 2025

The eco-arts festival in Shepton Mallet celebrates the waterways of Somerset and the plant and animal life they support

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Prayer vigil for Gaza resource

1st August 2025

A resource for those who wish to hold a prayer vigil for Gaza is now available to download. It can be used by those who wish to join Bishop Michael in prayer this weekend.

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No foam, no air miles

30th July 2025

St John’s Church, Clevedon hosts sustainable flower festival

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