This November many churches across Bath and Wells celebrated Safeguarding Sunday, these services can also be held throughout the year. 'Reflections on Safeguarding', a collection of poems about safeguarding written by people from across our diocese is available to download and share.
Wells Cathedral Education Room was packed as people gathered for an inspiring evening about Emperor Haile Selassie I in Bath and Wells: His Journey, His Faith.
St Michael’s Church, Flax Bourton, praised creativity and genuine passion for caring for creation by environmental charity A Rocha UK.
Fiona Gibson made a tour of the diocese on the day her appointment was announced, and received a wonderful Bath and Wells welcome from all the people and places she visited.
Downing Street has announced today that Fiona Gibson will be the next Bishop of Taunton. She is currently the Archdeacon of Ludlow in the Diocese of Hereford, a role which she has held since 2021.
Readers from across the diocese gathered in Wells for the Annual Readers’ Day. Following a morning at Flourish House, a Service of Admission, Licensing, Welcome, and Renewal of Commitment of Readers took place at Wells Cathedral.
St Mary’s Church, Bridgwater will be marking Modern Slavery Day (18 October 2025) with an art exhibition on the theme of 'the hidden', from 17 to 19 October.
More than 60 churchwardens attended Churchwardens’ Day at Flourish House. It was an opportunity for those serving across the diocese to encourage each other, as well as learn about resources and support available.
Bishop Michael responds to today's announcement from Downing Street, naming the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
Bishop Michael has shared a message following this morning's terrorist incident in Manchester.
During Choral Evensong at Wells Cathedral prebendaries: Edward Baynton-Coward, Caroline Mason, Tracey Staples and Alison Vercoe were installed as members of the College of Canons.
On Sunday the 21 September Orchard Grove Church and All Saints Church in Trull held a joint celebration at a local farm. More than 100 people of all ages gathered together to worship.
People from across our diocese with a care for the environment came together at Flourish House, Wells on Monday, 22 September, for a Service of Celebration for Creation. Bishop Michael joined the diocesan environmental team and environmental champions from across the diocese to reflect on environmental matters and celebrate God’s wonderful creation.
New School Leaders are welcomed into the Diocese of Bath and Wells Education family and enjoyed Evensong at Wells Cathedral together followed by a reception with Bishop Michael at The Bishops Palace.
On Monday, 15 September, over 2,500 primary and middle school children, plus school staff, from 20 schools across Somerset took part in the first of what will be a regular opportunity to join together online in worship throughout the academic year.
"There are a number of families really struggling. This additional resource makes a real difference."
Bishop Michael responds to the data breach by Kennedys Law LLP, who are responsible for administering the independent safeguarding Redress Scheme for the Church of England.
St John's Church Keynsham, is awarded a £15,000 grant towards the cost of its new environmental heating system.
The new service at Milborne Port offers worship, familiarity, friendship and community
Last weekend, Christians from across the Diocese of Bath and Wells joined thousands of others at this year’s New Wine gathering at Shepton Mallet Showground.
