A space to be still
8th August 2025The 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 2025The new service at Milborne Port offers worship, familiarity, friendship and community
Thousands of Christians gather for New Wine 2025
7th August 2025Last 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.
Eco-arts festival brings Somerset’s waterways to life through art
6th August 2025The eco-arts festival in Shepton Mallet celebrates the waterways of Somerset and the plant and animal life they support
Prayer vigil for Gaza resource
1st August 2025A 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.
No foam, no air miles
30th July 2025St John’s Church, Clevedon hosts sustainable flower festival
Young adults from Bath and Wells speak at General Synod
30th July 2025Eleanor Motion and Alfie Rendell were among a group of young people who travelled to York to speak to synod members
Bishop Michael to hold prayer vigil for Gaza
28th July 2025Bishop Michael will be holding a prayer vigil for Gaza in the chapel at the Bishop’s Palace at 17:00 on Sunday, 3 August 2025. The vigil will be open for anyone to attend. Those who can’t join Bishop Michael at the chapel are being encouraged to join in and pray where they are, at a time to suit them.
Bishop Michael reflects on the Hereford Motion vote
21st July 2025Synod members gathered in York early this month for a five-day summer group of sessions. On the Saturday, Synod members turned to a motion from the Bishop of Hereford calling for a redistribution of Church funds.
'Throughout our ministry we have always worked together'
24th July 2025Our thoughts and prayers are with Bishop Peter Price and his family on learning that his wife Dee has passed away.
Diocesan Synod July 2025 - Called to walk together
24th July 2025Diocesan Synod, together with the Annual General Meeting of the Diocesan Board of Finance, took place on Wednesday, 9 July at Flourish House, Wells.
Building community brick by brick
23rd July 2025Holy Trinity Church, Frome launches Brick Buddies an after school Lego club to help build friendships and connections with the wider community
Budget Consultation comes to a close
23rd July 2025The last session of the Budget Consultation has taken place. All of the feedback received has been shared with the Finance Group to inform the drafting of the budget.
A personal reflection on the restoration of the Montacute clock.
21st July 2025Churchwarden, Nic Laycock, shares his personal reflection on what he says he now sees to have been a God led spiritual journey.
Reflection on being part of a multi parish benefice
18th July 2025Gillian Smith from St Michael & All Angels, East Coker, shares the joys and challenges of living and worshipping in a multi-parish benefice.
Nurture Hub opened to support pupil's wellbeing
18th July 2025Bishop Michael joined Christchurch Primary School for the official opening and blessing of its brand-new Nurture Hub facility, a dedicated space designed to support the emotional and social wellbeing of its pupils.
Pupils in Yeovil learning to make a difference
18th July 2025Pupils at Holy Trinity Church School in Yeovil have been learning about the work of the international development agency Christian Aid and have raised more than £500 to support the charity’s work on tackling poverty.
Bishop Michael shares a message following news of a bus crash on Exmoor
17th July 2025Prayers are offered for all those affected and for the emergency services who are caring and supporting them.
Safeguarding Audit results published
16th July 2025The results of the independent review into safeguarding in the Diocese of Bath and Wells and Wells Cathedral have been published today. INEQE, who are in the process of evaluating the quality of safeguarding practice in all Church of England dioceses across the country, undertook the audit of Bath and Wells in March 2025.
Bath Abbey launches fundraising appeal to create stained glass window
10th July 2025Through the creation of a new stained glass window designed by renowned Bath-based artist Neil Ireson, Bath Abbey will celebrate the life of Saint Alphege, a Christian saint who was born in Bath in 953, became Abbot of Bath Abbey in the early 980s and Archbishop of Canterbury in 1006.
