Rural Forum 2025
7th November 2025More than 150 people from all corners of the diocese attended the Rural Forum in Bagley.
News
A wonderful start to the new school year for all our church schools
7th November 2025It has been a busy and exciting start to the academic year for our 182 church schools and our schools’ team here in Bath and Wells. Here we share a roundup, in numbers, of some of the things that have taken place since September:
Green award for St Margaret's Primary School, Tintinhull
6th November 2025The school has been awarded a Level 5 Outstanding from the RHS for it's work in the school garden.
Safeguarding Sunday 16 November 2025
6th November 2025Coming together to reflect, pray and renew our commitment to ensuring our churches are a safe space for everyone. Resources for use in churches.
Remembrance Sunday 2025
6th November 2025This weekend, and on 11 November, church communities across Bath and Wells will come together to mark Remembrance.
Taunton Minster awarded Church of England grant to plan for net zero future
5th November 2025Taunton Minster has been awarded £18,000 as part of a Demonstrator Grant to help it move towards becoming a net zero carbon church.
‘Tapestry of Black Britons’ artwork to go on display at Wells Cathedral
31st October 2025The artwork is on display as part of a series of Remembrance events and services at the cathedral, marking the 80th anniversary year of the end of World War II.
Church project wins accolade for saving historic monument
31st October 2025Church team praised for their dedication to raising funds to pay for the restoration of the monument which was on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register.
Celebrating Harvest in Bath and Wells
30th October 2025Across our diocese church communities have been gathering together to celebrate Harvest and give thanks for God's provision.
Flax Bourton gets Bath and Wells first Gold Eco Church Award!
24th October 2025St Michael’s Church, Flax Bourton, praised creativity and genuine passion for caring for creation by environmental charity A Rocha UK.
Celebrating an unsung hero
24th October 2025The congregation of St John’s Church, Yeovil give a special thank you to bell tower captain, Roger Fox, who is retiring at the age of 90.
A warm Bath and Wells welcome for the Bishop of Taunton designate
23rd October 2025Fiona Gibson made a tour of the diocese on the day her appointment was announced, and received a wonderful Bath and Wells welcome from all the people and places she visited.
Intentionally intergenerational: It’s a whole church thing!
17th October 2025More than 70 people gathered in Wells for the 'Intentionally Intergenerational' conference.
Celebrating Reader Ministry at Wells Cathedral
9th October 2025Readers from across the diocese gathered in Wells for the Annual Readers’ Day. Following a morning at Flourish House, a Service of Admission, Licensing, Welcome, and Renewal of Commitment of Readers took place at Wells Cathedral.
Churchwardens gather in Wells for an encouraging day of connection and guidance
3rd October 2025More than 60 churchwardens attended Churchwardens’ Day at Flourish House. It was an opportunity for those serving across the diocese to encourage each other, as well as learn about resources and support available.
Welcoming the new Archbishop of Canterbury
3rd October 2025Bishop Michael responds to today's announcement from Downing Street, naming the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
New Prebendaries for Wells Cathedral
1st October 2025During Choral Evensong at Wells Cathedral prebendaries: Edward Baynton-Coward, Caroline Mason, Tracey Staples and Alison Vercoe were installed as members of the College of Canons.
Exhibition shows the history, variety, and workmanship of clergy vestments
30th September 2025Fashionable Faith at St John’s Church in Frome will showcase the history of ecclesiastical vestments
Churchyard bioblitz supports journey to silver Eco Church award
30th September 2025Members of Keinton Mandeville Church joined forces to record species of insects, plants, trees, and birds. The event, which was held as part of the monthly Faith and Fun all ages service, is part of their Eco Church journey.
Capturing the beauty of creation at the Chew Valley photography competition
23rd September 2025More than450 entries are received for the Nature Photography competition celebrating and giving thanks for God's wonderful earth.
