Prayer Tent of Peace at Watchet Festival
21st September 2022Festival goers gathered at regular points throughout each day to pray together, and on Sunday morning joined a Festival Service.
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Churches across Bath and Wells support their communities.
21st September 2022Churches in the diocese remain open all day throughout the national period of mourning.
Services of thanksgiving for the life Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
16th September 2022Sunday 18 September Wells Cathedral, Taunton Minster, Bath Abbey and churches right across Bath and Wells will give thanks for The Queen's life.
Support and guidance for parishes on the current energy crisis
14th September 2022While we await clarity from the Government on its energy plan, our Buildings and Environment teams have put together some general guidance in a Energy Crisis Advice for Parishes guide.
Bishop Michael and Bishop Ruth lead prayers at Local Proclamation in Taunton
10th September 2022Bishop Michael, Bishop Ruth and the Archdeacon of Taunton attended the formal county announcement of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's death and the commencement of King Charles III's new reign.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth: parish and school guidance
8th September 2022This page will be regularly updated
Bishops share their sorrow at the death of Her Majesty the Queen
8th September 2022The Bishop of Bath and Wells and the Bishop of Taunton share their sorrow at the news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
Issues based Bible Chat Mats now available
8th September 2022The Go Team are excited to launch their newest series of Bible Chat Mats. Series 3 has a different look and feel to previous Chat Mats. These are specifically designed with young people in mind.
Archbishop Albert Chama has been elected as the next Bishop of Lusaka Diocese
8th September 2022We offer Archbishop Albert our warm congratulations.
Bath and Wells pioneer co-curates community arts project
7th September 2022The exhibition in Shepton Mallet which celebrates diversity, connectivity and the environment will be held in St Peter and St Paul's church.
Revd Claire blesses the restored spire at St Thomas', Wells
5th September 2022A time-lapse recording captures the restoration of the spire and the Revd Claire conducts a blessing at height!
Visitation for Wells Cathedral
2nd September 2022The Rt Revd Ruth Worsley, Bishop of Taunton, has announced that a Special Visitation will take place at Wells Cathedral. The Visitation will take place from 24 " 27 September 2022.
Working together to create an outdoor space everyone can enjoy
2nd September 2022A local park formerly used by drug dealers and addicts is transformed by volunteers.
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Lottery funding helps church provide community hub
2nd September 2022Grade I Listed St Peter and All Hallows in West Huntspill uses the funding to repair the building and provide support for the whole community.
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We Heat, You Eat
2nd September 2022Offering a warm welcome for those who may be struggling to heat their homes as a result of the increase in energy bills.
Chard Scoot and Skate Jam raises money for local skate park
31st August 2022Young people come up with the idea following local Pioneer team's local youth sessions at the skatepark lead.
Restoration underway at St Thomas', Wells
24th August 2022The six-month restoration project to replace a St Thomas' church spire, that came down during Storm Eunice, will be completed this week.
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.
Loss and Damage Action Day
17th August 2022On Thursday 22nd September you are invited to participate in Loss and Damage Action Day, an initiative to support people around the world who are suffering the harshest effects of climate change.
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.
