Following the retirement of Bishop Peter in May, the process to find his successor has begun. The diocese is now looking to the future, and taking the necessary steps needed to select the next Bishop of Bath and Wells.
The ordination of priests and deacons to take place at Petertide and Michaelmas in Wells Cathedral
Manna interview: Dr Peter Brotherton, is Lead Director for Climate Change at Natural England, the government's agency for the natural environment, and Environment Officer for Peterborough Diocese.
"The earth is the Lord's and everything in it." Psalm 24:1
Join the Young Christians Climate Network as they travel through Bath and Wells on their way from Cornwall to Glasgow to highlight the need to care for God's creation.
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Ten schools have a lighting system upgrade which will cut CO2 emissions and save money.
Ted Allen, the independent Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel has officially stepped down, chairing his last meeting of the diocesan Safeguarding Panel after seven years in the role.
Tony Blackshaw, who has been Chair of the Diocesan Board of Education for the last three years, is stepping down today (8 June 2021). He will be replaced by Tracey Khodabandehloo, who recently retired from school leadership after 25 years as a head teacher in church schools.
In June it is hoped that Covid restrictions will be lifted and most activities can return to normal. June is also the month in which we celebrate Environment Sunday (6 June) and when the G7 nations meet in Cornwall for their climate conference, so it is an appropriate time to consider how we can take steps to care for our planet.
Bath Abbey is to hold an exhibition revealing its links to colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade through the history of its monuments and ledgerstones. The 'Monuments, Empire and Slavery' exhibition will run from 24 May to 4 September 2021, with a panel discussion on 25 June.
The community of St Mary's in East Brent are celebrating following confirmation they're to receive a grant of £50,000 from Viridor Credits through the Landfill Communities Fund, which means they can begin much needed roof repairs on the Grade 1 listed building.
'A beautiful balance of witness, thanksgiving, sharing and prayer.' celebrating the completion of the set-up phase of the Pioneer Project.
Bishop Peter's laid down his crozier in the service from Wells Cathedral.
Join us and watch Bishop Peter's farewell service followed by his farewell tea.
Bishop Peter dedicated a textile artwork in the Bishop's Palace chapel in one of his last official engagements before he retires on Saturday.
Since 1883, students at the Kings of Wessex Academy in Cheddar have been ascending the church tower at St. Andrew's church on ascension day, to look out over the magnificent views and mark their moving on from the school to pastures new. Unfortunately for the second year in a row, they have been unable to due to Covid. Despite this however the tradition continued this year in virtual form.
The Saturday Club children from St. Dubricius Church have done an amazing job planting 120 plants along the church railings.
Bishop Peter is to retire as Bishop of Bath and Wells following an online service from Wells Cathedral on 22 May
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Take a look back at seven years of Bishop Peter's time in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
Revd Alison Waters receives a Somerset Medal for her work supporting the local community during lockdown
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