Church of England’s Net Zero Carbon 2030 Impact Report
24th September 2024Report highlights progress on Church of England’s ambition to reach net zero carbon
News
Bath and Wells works with Somerset Council on new education centre in Misterton
13th September 2024An innovative new Therapeutic Education provision at the former school in Misterton will offer places for children and young people with additional and SEND needs
Archbishop Justin joins the 24 hour Wave of Prayer
9th September 2024"A wonderful 24 hours"
Manna mailing: Bishop’s letter
2nd September 2024Bishop Michael talks 'reimagining generosity' in his letter to parishes in the Manna mailing this month.
Revd Craig Philbrick becomes volunteer Lifeboat Chaplain Weston-super-Mare RNLI
13th August 2024"He will be an asset to the well-being of our dedicated crew who volunteer their time to save lives at sea.”
InSpired heritage grant for Porlock
13th August 2024The Parochial Church Council of St Dubricius Church in Porlock has been awarded a £179,335 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to conserve the spire and roof of St Dubricius Church, Porlock
Prayers for Peace during Civil Unrest and Racial Tension
8th August 2024The Racial Justice Unit for the Church of England has issued prayers that churches can use during this period of civil unrest and racial tension.
A 24-hour prayer space created from a former gardener's bothy
7th August 2024“It is exciting to see something derelict being rebuilt and for such an important work as prayer. Somehow there is something truly biblical about praying in a gardener's shed."
Wells Cathedral awarded £4.4m towards its campaign to save Vicars' Close
6th August 2024The award from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, boosts the campaign to raise funds to carry out critical conservation work on the world-renowned medieval street
Reflections from Taizé
30th July 2024"My experience at Taizé has been life-changing and I am very grateful that I got the opportunity to do it." Those who joined the Bath and Wells young people's pilgrimage share their experiences.
Portishead Church unveils giant recycled fish at the Portishead Summer Show
24th July 2024The fish is part of a large seascape, developed over the past few months by the church community with the assistance of local schools and organisations for the show
Empowering the next generation
19th July 2024Diocese of Bath and Wells in partnership with Movement launch the Young Leaders Learning Hub
Diocesan Synod July 2024 – ‘Facts are favourable’
12th July 2024Read the latest from Diocesan Synod and the AGM of the Diocesan Board of Finance, including an update from General Synod, the proposed new methodology for the Common Fund and a financial update from the DBF.
'Good afternoon Glastonbury!' Bishop Michael addresses festival crowd
30th June 2024Bishop Michael asked the crowd at Glastonbury Festival to contemplate a different reality when he took to the Pyramid Stage at 3pm on Sunday, 30 July.
Celebrating Lay Ministries in Bath and Wells
26th June 2024Coming together to give thanks for all that lay people give to the life of the church and to their community
Moving Up celebrations
26th June 2024"It had a great impact on our pupils, who all reflected positively on the time spent together.”
A weekend of celebrations as our new priests and deacons are ordained
30th June 2024We pray for all those who were ordained at Wells Cathedral
St James's Church, Yeovil welcomes Indian congregation
31st May 2024Around 100 people came together at St James for the first gathering of Mar Thoma Church, an Indian congregation that will be meeting at St James for worship every two months.
The Revd Charlie Peer to be the next Archdeacon of Bath
30th May 2024Charlie Peer has been appointed as the new Archdeacon of Bath replacing Adrian Youings who is leaving to take up a leading role with a Christian charity.
General Election
24th May 2024Putting prayer and participation at the heart of the General Election
