The ordination and consecration of Fiona Gibson as Bishop of Taunton
6th February 2026The ordination and consecration of the Ven Dr Fiona Gibson as Bishop of Taunton in the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
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Preparing to welcome the new Bishop of Taunton
3rd February 2026The Diocese of Bath and Wells is preparing to welcome Fiona Gibson as the new Bishop of Taunton
Year of Prayer
30th January 2026Church communities across Bath and Wells share stories of prayer where they are.
Church finds solution to contactless giving in poor signal area
29th January 2026St George Church, Dunster has started to use a CollecTin device with Stripe reader which can be used offline without the need for a strong mobile signal, meaning cashless contributions can still be made.
Praying through Lent - a new resource is now available
28th January 2026A collection of simple daily ideas to help you pray through Lent.
Celebrations as 7 people are baptised
28th January 2026'When I emerged from the water, I felt like a new creation. In that moment, an overwhelming sense of full acceptance washed over me!'
Bishop Michael shares his joy and sends warm wishes to Bishop Sarah Mullally DBE
28th January 2026Today a special service will mark the date that Bishop Sarah Mullally DBE legally becomes the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.
Deadline reminders for parish and church officers
22nd January 2026Find out more information and download the supporting documents and resources.
House of Bishops shares letter to the Church about Living in Love and Faith
16th January 2026The 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.
Archdeacon of Wells announces departure
15th January 2026Anne Gell, Archdeacon of Wells, is to step down from her roles in Bath and Wells in May this year.
Ask the animals: And they will teach you
2nd January 2026A 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.
A warm welcome for Bishop Michael as he films this year's Christmas message
17th December 2025Staff 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.
More than 6,000 pupils and staff gather online for Collective Worship
16th December 2025For 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.
Following the star to Bethlehem
12th December 2025Primary 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.
School choir brings Christmas cheer to Hinkley
11th December 2025Pupils from St John and St Francis Church School, Bridgwater sang festive songs to staff working on the site.
Racial Justice Report
11th December 2025A 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.
Church schools celebrate Christmas by joining their voices in virtual song
11th December 2025Three 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.
Reflections on the forthcoming School Leaders and Parish Partner Conference 2026
5th December 2025In a blog post our key note speaker, Sean Harris, shares the reasons why he's happy to be making the 600-mile roundtrip to be with with us.
Diocesan Synod: November 2025
29th November 2025Members of Diocesan Synod gathered at St Paul Church, Weston super Mare for the autumn Synod.
Treated like a real family and not strangers
28th November 2025How thinking about inclusion led the church community of Milborne Port to welcome and share the stories of those who have moved from another country to live in their part of our diocese.
