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The House of Bishops has shared a letter to the wider Church of England setting out the next steps it proposes with respect to Living in Love and Faith (LLF) which explores the Church’s approach to identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.
The Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for submissions. Completing the EFT is part of our shared journey to net zero and supports the Church’s fifth mark of mission, to care for creation.
This month’s Safeguarding Newsletter, is packed with important updates and opportunities to get involved.
Anne Gell, Archdeacon of Wells, is to step down from her roles in Bath and Wells in May this year.
Bishop Michael invites us all to join in the Diocese of Bath and Wells Year of Prayer in 2026.
The January issues of Manna mailing and the Prayer Calendar are now available to download and read.
A new teaching programme encourages parishioners to think about the significance of animals in the Bible, and what the stories about them can teach us in 2026.
The parish church of St Nicholas, Kittisford, has received the Choral Evensong Trust Patronal Festival of the Year Award for 2025.
"The invitation today is to do just as did Mary, Joseph and the shepherds. It’s to meet with Jesus."
For this year's Christmas message Bishop Michael visited St Peter's Community Centre in Yeovil.
Staff and volunteers at St Peter’s Community Centre, in Westfield, Yeovil, share their story with Bishop Michael as he joins them to film his Christmas message.
For the first time in Somerset, more than 6,000 pupils and staff from schools across the region came together as one big family for a time of shared reflection and celebration.
On a recent visit to West Somerset, Bishop Michael and Archdeacon of Taunton, Simon Hill were delighted to spend time at both Hinkley Point C construction site and 40 Commando RM.
Last week Bath and Wells was represented at two national events aimed at shining a light on social action and advocacy. The events brought together church leaders, politicians and practitioners.
This month’s safeguarding newsletter is filled with guidance, advice and information about upcoming courses and events.
Primary school children in the Diocese of Bath and Wells have been taking part in the ‘Journey to Bethlehem’, following Mary and Joseph's journey to the stable.
Pupils from St John and St Francis Church School, Bridgwater sang festive songs to staff working on the site.
A detailed report sharing the findings of Racial Justice Consultant Anira Khokhar, who carried out a series of in-depth interviews and listening sessions with people across the diocese to explore racial justice issues has been published.
Three Church of England primary schools in rural areas of the diocese have found a creative way to celebrate Christmas. Instead of meeting at a combined service they have chosen to unite by singing and joining their voices on film.
