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Intentionally intergenerational: It’s a whole church thing!

17th October 2025

More than 70 people gathered in Wells for the 'Intentionally Intergenerational' conference.

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Celebrating Reader Ministry at Wells Cathedral

9th October 2025

Readers 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.

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Churchwardens gather in Wells for an encouraging day of connection and guidance

3rd October 2025

More 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.

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Welcoming the new Archbishop of Canterbury

3rd October 2025

Bishop 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.

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New Prebendaries for Wells Cathedral

1st October 2025

During 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.

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Exhibition shows the history, variety, and workmanship of clergy vestments

30th September 2025

Fashionable Faith at St John’s Church in Frome will showcase the history of ecclesiastical vestments

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Churchyard bioblitz supports journey to silver Eco Church award

30th September 2025

Members 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.

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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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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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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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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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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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No foam, no air miles

30th July 2025

St John’s Church, Clevedon hosts sustainable flower festival

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Young adults from Bath and Wells speak at General Synod

30th July 2025

Eleanor Motion and Alfie Rendell were among a group of young people who travelled to York to speak to synod members

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Building community brick by brick

23rd July 2025

Holy Trinity Church, Frome launches Brick Buddies an after school Lego club to help build friendships and connections with the wider community

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Nurture Hub opened to support pupil's wellbeing

18th July 2025

Bishop 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.

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Bath Abbey launches fundraising appeal to create stained glass window

10th July 2025

Through 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.

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