Green award for St Margaret's Primary School, Tintinhull
6th November 2025The school has been awarded a Level 5 Outstanding from the RHS for it's work in the school garden.
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Safeguarding Sunday 16 November 2025
6th November 2025Coming together to reflect, pray and renew our commitment to ensuring our churches are a safe space for everyone. Resources for use in churches.
Remembrance Sunday 2025
6th November 2025This weekend, and on 11 November, church communities across Bath and Wells will come together to mark Remembrance.
Taunton Minster awarded Church of England grant to plan for net zero future
5th November 2025Taunton Minster has been awarded £18,000 as part of a Demonstrator Grant to help it move towards becoming a net zero carbon church.
‘Tapestry of Black Britons’ artwork to go on display at Wells Cathedral
31st October 2025The artwork is on display as part of a series of Remembrance events and services at the cathedral, marking the 80th anniversary year of the end of World War II.
Church project wins accolade for saving historic monument
31st October 2025Church team praised for their dedication to raising funds to pay for the restoration of the monument which was on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register.
Celebrating Harvest in Bath and Wells
30th October 2025Across our diocese church communities have been gathering together to celebrate Harvest and give thanks for God's provision.
Flax Bourton gets Bath and Wells first Gold Eco Church Award!
24th October 2025St Michael’s Church, Flax Bourton, praised creativity and genuine passion for caring for creation by environmental charity A Rocha UK.
Celebrating an unsung hero
24th October 2025The congregation of St John’s Church, Yeovil give a special thank you to bell tower captain, Roger Fox, who is retiring at the age of 90.
A warm Bath and Wells welcome for the Bishop of Taunton designate
23rd October 2025Fiona 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.
Fiona Gibson to become the next Bishop of Taunton
22nd October 2025Downing 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.
Intentionally intergenerational: It’s a whole church thing!
17th October 2025More than 70 people gathered in Wells for the 'Intentionally Intergenerational' conference.
Safeguarding Sunday 2025
16th October 2025This year’s Safeguarding Sunday takes place on Sunday, 16 November. Find out how you can join with thousands of churches from diverse backgrounds and traditions to share the message of the importance of safeguarding and help protect vulnerable people.
Sharing our impact posters for churches
10th October 2025Churches across Bath and Wells can help share the impact that the gifts they receive make with the new Canva poster templates on offer.
Celebrating Reader Ministry at Wells Cathedral
9th October 2025Readers 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.
£7,000 Gift Aid windfall for Bishops Hull
9th October 2025Two years after the person who managed their Gift Aid stepped down, St Peter’s and St Paul’s, Bishop Hull realised it was time to catch up with their Gift Aid submissions. Their efforts to get back up to date paid off.
Peasedown Church gives away another £12,000 to good causes
9th October 2025Thanks to the generous giving of parishioners in Peasedown St John, St John’s Church has given away another £12,000 this year to local, national and international causes.
Shining a light on a modern problem
6th October 2025St 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.
Churchwardens gather in Wells for an encouraging day of connection and guidance
3rd October 2025More 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.
Welcoming the new Archbishop of Canterbury
3rd October 2025Bishop 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.
