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.
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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.
Bishop Michael responds to Manchester synagogue attack
2nd October 2025Bishop Michael has shared a message following this morning's terrorist incident in Manchester.
New Prebendaries for Wells Cathedral
1st October 2025During 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.
Exhibition shows the history, variety, and workmanship of clergy vestments
30th September 2025Fashionable Faith at St John’s Church in Frome will showcase the history of ecclesiastical vestments
Churchyard bioblitz supports journey to silver Eco Church award
30th September 2025Members of Keinton Mandeville Church joined forces to record species of insects, plants, trees, and birds. The event, which was held as part of the monthly Faith and Fun all ages service, is part of their Eco Church journey.
Gathering to celebrate Harvest and first birthday of new church
26th September 2025On 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.
Coming together to celebrate caring for creation
24th September 2025People 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.
Capturing the beauty of creation at the Chew Valley photography competition
23rd September 2025More than450 entries are received for the Nature Photography competition celebrating and giving thanks for God's wonderful earth.
