Manna interview: We can do it!
25th January 2023Julian Spicer is one of nine Lay Worship Assistants licensed in Quantock Towers benefice last year. Find out more about their ministry
News
Anne Gell to become Acting Dean of Wells
20th January 2023Following the retirement of John Davies as Dean of Wells on 6 January, Bishop Michael has appointed the Venerable Anne Gell, currently Archdeacon of Wells, as Acting Dean of Wells.
Draft prayers asking for God’s blessing on same-sex couples are published
18th January 2023Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples as they give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership.
John Davies to retire as Dean of Wells
6th January 2023The Very Reverend Doctor John Davies has been Dean of Wells since 2016.
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A new space to offer a warm welcome
5th January 2023Decades of planning comes to fruition as new hospitality space is opened for everyone to use.
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New Diocesan Secretary for Bath and Wells
3rd January 2023Jenny Hollingsworth has today started in her new role as Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Local Giving Advisor for Taunton Archdeaconry
3rd January 2023Natalie Wainwright takes on the new role supporting parishes.
Christmas Day Sermon from Bishop Michael
28th December 2022Bishop Michael's sermon from the Eucharist at Wells Cathedral.
Bishop Michael welcomes Ukrainian and local host families
22nd December 2022Bishop Michael, and his wife, Lizzie, welcomed Ukrainian and local host families to the Palace Chapel in Wells on Monday 19 December, to mark the Orthodox festival of St Nicholas.
Revamped Safeguarding training praised
22nd December 2022The Safeguarding Leadership training course, which has been redesigned and relaunched, is generating positive feedback from attendees.
Celebrating Christingle by the seashore
22nd December 2022Hot chocolate, mulled wine and prayers togetehr on the beach.
Community comes together to share the Christmas story
16th December 2022More than 100 watch the retelling of the nativity on the streets of the Exmoor village of Porlock.
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‘Vertically Integrated Decarbonisation’
16th December 2022Bath University use The Bishop’s Palace to study how to decarbonise historic buildings.
Bishop Michael's Christmas message 2022
15th December 2022Reflecting on the message sent by the angels to the shepherds
Safeguarding newsletter: Christmas 2022
14th December 2022Ben Goodhind, Safeguarding Manager for the Diocese of Bath and Wells has shared his Christmas newsletter for Parish Safeguarding Officers and all those who want to keep up to date with the latest news from the safeguarding team.
Saving the heritage and sustaining the Community
14th December 2022Celebrations as community hub inside the church reaches fruition.
Two new priests are ordained in Trull
13th December 2022Imogen and Jon Ball were joined by family, friends and their church community for this special occasion.
Manna interview: Inspiring Faith
13th December 2022Mark Felstead, who attends St James’ Church, Preston Plucknett, talks about his faith and the 2023 Everyday Faith event he has helped to organise.
Living nativity helps bring Christmas story to life
8th December 2022Primary school children 'follow' the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem.
Putting children, young people and families at the heart of mission & ministry
6th December 2022Lucy Moore, Head of the Church of England’s Growing Faith Foundation, shares her ideas on a visit to Bath and Wells.
