A statement from Bishop Michael following the death of the Duchess of Kent
5th September 2025We hold the Duke of Kent and all the Royal family in our prayers today
News
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."
Redress Scheme data breach by Kennedys Law LLP
1st September 2025Bishop 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.
Churches benefit from free Green Energy grants and Carbon Surveys
26th August 2025St John's Church Keynsham, is awarded a £15,000 grant towards the cost of its new environmental heating system.
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..."
A space to be still
8th August 2025The Julian Prayer Group that’s been growing in Milborne Port
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.
