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Bishop Michael's pilgrimage

13th April 2026

During Holy Week, Bishop Michael stepped away from his usual daily work agenda to undertake a pilgrimage across Exmoor and the Quantocks.

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Easter across the diocese

9th April 2026

We’ve really loved seeing all the Easter activity from across the diocese that has popped up on our Facebook page over the past few days. Here is a small selection.

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Bishop Michael shares his Easter message

5th April 2026

"Jesus invites us to bring all that we are, all our history, all our background, all our hurts, all our triumphs, everything that makes us ‘us’ into relationship with him who loves you and knows us and died for us and rose for us into the new life that can be ours today and always. To make his story, our story."

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Celebrating Easter in Bath and Wells

3rd April 2026

Across our diocese we come together celebrate Easter and the shared joy of Christ's resurrection.

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A musical and eco friendly celebration of Jesus' love this Easter

31st March 2026

Five Bath and North East Somerset primary schools have joined together for a virtual celebration this Easter to save on transport costs and reduce their carbon footprint.

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Anira Khokhar is appointed as the diocesan Racial Justice Adviser

27th March 2026

Thanks to a grant from the Racial Justice Unit, we have been able to appoint Anira Khokhar as our Diocesan Racial Justice Adviser, for a period of one year.

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Welcoming the new Warden and Assistant Warden for the Wells Archdeaconry

26th March 2026

Bob Taylor and Sandi Kiddle have accepted Bishop Michael’s invitation to be Warden and Assistant Warden for the Wells Archdeaconry

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Deanery Synod Elections

26th March 2026

Deanery Synod elections are an opportunity for people to represent their parish, share its voice more widely, and play a part in shaping the life and mission of the Church across the deanery and the diocese.

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The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury has been installed at Canterbury Cathedral

26th March 2026

Bishop Michael and Bishop Fiona are among the more than two thousand people from across the country and around the world who attended the Installation.

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New grant funding available to enhance accessibility

26th March 2026

From 1 April 2026 the national church is making funds available for parishes to enhance accessibility to church buildings, and improve inclusion and participation for those who are deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent.

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Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally Prays for Healing and Hope for the World

23rd March 2026

More than two thousand people from across the country and around the world will attend the Installation of Archbishop Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury in Canterbury Cathedral this week.

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Thousands join online Collective Worship with Bishop Michael

20th March 2026

More than 6,000 people from over 70 schools across all parts of the diocese come together for the third online collective worship with Bishop Michael.

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2026 School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference

20th March 2026

More than 150 school and church leaders attended the 2026 conference held in Wells on two days

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Diocesan Synod devotes the morning to prayer

20th March 2026

16 prayer stations scattered around Flourish House invited members to pray for our world, our parishes and deaneries. And also for creation, safeguarding, modern slavery and other issues affecting our communities.

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Opening doors to Open the Book

20th March 2026

A ‘taster’ event organised by members of the Frome Deanery ‘Big Dream’ youth initiative explores the growing impact of Open the Book (OtB) in local schools.

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A special safeguarding evening takes place in Wells

20th March 2026

A safeguarding evening at Wells Cathedral and a reception afterwards at the Bishop’s Palace, brings the Diocesan Safeguarding team and colleagues from statutory and voluntary organisations together.

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Community energy project

18th March 2026

Bath and Wells secures funding to explore community energy project for churches, schools and local communities.

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Children and youth workers from across the Southwest come together in Devon

17th March 2026

A wonderful opportunity to connect with others to share, encourage and enjoy two days of learning and support together.

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Latest edition of Connect is available now

13th March 2026

All the latest news and information from the Diocese of Bath and Wells

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A Quiet Day of prayer and contemplation

12th March 2026

A recent Quiet Reflection Day held at St John’s Church, Wellington offered a welcoming and peaceful space for people to pause, pray and reflect.

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