Interfaith Adviser commissioned
25th September 2023Bishop Ruth commissioned the Revd Narinder Tegally as the new diocesan Interfaith Adviser in a service at the Bishop's Palace Chapel on 13 September
News
New Chair for safeguarding advisory panel
21st September 2023The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) has a new chair. David Niven, who also carries out the role for the Diocese of Bristol, is an experienced social worker and former national chair of the British Association of Social Workers.
We welcome two new Anna Chaplains
30th June 2023Pam Southam and Rachel Moore Anna Friend join a growing network of Anna Chaplains in Bath and Wells.
#NewRevs 2023 Nathanael Worsley
15th June 2023From the outdoors to the church door.
#NewRevs 2023 Emma King
15th June 2023Emma is passionate about community and is looking forward to working at the heart of the community in All Saints, Weston, Bath with North Stoke and Langridge where she will serve her curacy.
#NewRevs 2023 Harry Wainwright
13th June 2023Harry will serve his curacy in the Benefice of Christ Church and St Mary’s, Frome and will continue to run his bookshop alongside his role as a self-supporting minister.
New vocations team leader for Bath and Wells
20th February 2023The Revd Matthew Frankum will be taking on the role of Vocations Team Leader when the Revd Sue Rose retires from the post at the end of June 2023. Matthew is currently the vicar at St Luke’s, Bath and has also been an Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands for Bath and Wells for three years.
Jonathan Foyle joins as Church Buildings Adviser
14th February 2023This week we welcome Jonathan Foyle who takes over as the Bath and Wells Church Buildings Adviser whilst Emma Brown is on maternity leave.
New Diocesan Secretary appointed
30th September 2022Jenny Hollingsworth is to become Bath and Wells' new Diocesan Secretary
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A faith 'rooted and grounded in creation' & following where God is calling
29th September 2022Meet Simon and Lindsay two of our #NewRevs who share their journey to ordination.
'Once the soul awakens, the search begins..'
29th September 2022Nicola Butcher is one of Bath and Wells #NewRevs. She will be ordained deacon at Wells Cathedral 2 October.
A former Headteacher, Environment Lawyer and Baptist Pastor
29th September 2022Meet some of our #NewRevs who will be ordained deacon at Wells Cathedral 2 October.
Ordained in the Cathedral where he spent time as a Verger
29th September 2022Kieron Rowley is one Bath and Wells #NewRevs to be ordained deacon at Wells Cathedral 2 October.
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From the Far East to Somerset
29th September 2022Mark McKnight is one of Bath and Wells #NewRevs to be ordained deacon 2 October 2022
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First local giving adviser appointed
18th August 2022To support churches and individuals in exploring how giving and generosity plays an important role in our discipleship and mission, the diocese has just appointed Kate Mayo as Local Giving Adviser for Bath Archdeaconry.
Bringing a creative approach to training
16th August 2022This month we welcome Revd Preb Ronnie Crossman who takes on the role of Ministry Training Team Leader for Bath and Wells.
New Inclusion and Diversity Adviser for the diocese
16th August 2022We welcome Sally Beazley who has joined Bath and Wells as Inclusion and Diversity Adviser.
Chaplain receives Honorary Fellowship from Bath Spa University
29th July 2022'A great and rare honour and not something often awarded by universities to retiring staff.'
Bath and Wells is recruiting for a new Diocesan Secretary
14th July 2022The diocese is working in partnership with Green Park Recruitment to appoint to this senior post.
10 New Lay Curates are Licensed
1st July 2022The group will begin work in the parishes where they will serve their curacies.
