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Churches across Bath and Wells now have easy way to apply to grant funding pot

8th November 2024

The £312,850 grant fund pot has been created from a number of sources, including the national church’s Buildings for Mission project and the Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant scheme. 


Bishop Michael shares a letter on assisted dying ahead of parliamentary debate

7th November 2024

The debate in Parliament is limited to only five hours. Bishop Michael asks 'Is this really an appropriate amount of scrutiny for legislation which could fundamentally transform our relationship with death? We risk sleepwalking into an enormous change.'

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Bishop Michael and our Safeguarding Manager share their response to Makin Report

8th November 2024

Their reflections follow the publication of the independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth.

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New FLOURISH worshipping communities in Bath and Wells

8th November 2024

The new FLOURISH network will establish partnerships between schools or Further Education colleges and their local churches

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Making the most of the safeguarding Train the Trainer Course

8th November 2024

The Benefice of The Huntspills and Mark were able to benefit from Foundation Safeguarding Training in East Huntspill Church Hall in person thanks to Sabina Brooks, who completed the “Train the Trainer Course”. 

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Bishop Ruth set to return home to Bath and Wells in 2025

6th November 2024

Bishop Ruth will be returning to Bath and Wells in 2025. It follows the announcement earlier this week (4 November 2024) that the Right Revd Sophie Jelley has been announced as the next Bishop of Coventry.

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Modern Slavery: a message from Bishop Alastair

20th October 2021

Bishop Alastair asks, "Our church faces many challenges about funding, organisation, credibility and appropriate approaches to mission. Where might modern slavery fit in?"


Diocese mourns the passing of DBF Chair

28th October 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Ian Theodoreson.

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The latest edition of Connect is available

28th October 2024

Connect contains all the latest news and stories from across our diocese.

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Young Leaders Learnng Hub gets off to a great start

23rd October 2024

The Hub, established in partnership with Movement, is designed to support young leaders by offering a collaborative space to learn.

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Harvest celebrations at schools across the diocese

25th October 2024

School across Bath and Wells, have been celebrating the Harvest season with services and the giving of gifts to local charities and organisations.

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The Rural Forum 2024

24th October 2024

A wonderful opportunity to talk, think, discuss and pray together.

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A Grand Organ Experience at Wells Cathedral

23rd October 2024

Exmoor church organist is treated to the opportunity to play the grand organ at Wells Cathedral

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A service of welcome for Year 5 pupils

21st October 2024

Children from each class played a central part in the service, taking part in a performance, poetry reading, singing, and prayer. 

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Preparations underway for Safeguarding Audit

11th October 2024

In March 2025, it will be the turn of Bath and Wells to be audited by the INEQE Safeguarding Group. The audit is part of a national programme, commissioned by the Archbishop’s Council, to conduct an intensive and comprehensive review of safeguarding at each diocese and cathedral in the Church of England. 

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2025 Benefice Share requests on their way

11th October 2024

Benefices across Bath and Wells have started to receive their Benefice Share request for 2025 contributions in our Common Fund, which pays for the work of the church across our diocese to ensure we are a Christian presence in every community.


New contact details for Diocesan Registrar and the Registry Team

3rd February 2023

Christopher Jones and the Registry Team now at Stone King LLP


Joyous reopening at All Saints Weston in Bath

16th October 2024

Hundreds celebrate with a community lunch inside the newly transformed building

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Celebrating the ministry of Bath and Wells Readers

11th October 2024

Nearly 100 Readers attended a morning of study and later joined a service at Wells Cathedral

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Faith, hope and mental health

11th October 2024

A special day of reflection, at St George’s Church focusing on mental health and how it relates to our faith.

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