People news: Revd Alistair Forster
3rd December 2025It is with deepest sadness that we share the news of the death of the Revd Alistair Forster, Priest in Charge of Axbridge with Shipham and Rowberrow.
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December Manna mailing and Prayer Calendar
1st December 2025Read the Christmas issue of Manna, with a message from Bishop Michael, plus news and stories from across Bath and Wells, and download the Prayer Calendar.
Lego, tea and biscuits – how one parish has built a thriving family community
25th November 2025We all know the expression ‘Mighty oaks from little acorns grow’ but in Combe St Nicholas in South Somerset, little Lego bricks have perhaps appropriately, been the building blocks of something very special!
Celebrating Safeguarding Sunday
21st November 2025This November many churches across Bath and Wells celebrated Safeguarding Sunday, these services can also be held throughout the year. 'Reflections on Safeguarding', a collection of poems about safeguarding written by people from across our diocese is available to download and share.
Wells Cathedral talk looks a Emperor Haile Selassie's time in Bath and Wells
14th November 2025Wells Cathedral Education Room was packed as people gathered for an inspiring evening about Emperor Haile Selassie I in Bath and Wells: His Journey, His Faith.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New school leaders induction and commissioning
19th September 2025New School Leaders are welcomed into the Diocese of Bath and Wells Education family and enjoyed Evensong at Wells Cathedral together followed by a reception with Bishop Michael at The Bishops Palace.
2,500 Somerset school children come together in worship
18th September 2025On Monday, 15 September, over 2,500 primary and middle school children, plus school staff, from 20 schools across Somerset took part in the first of what will be a regular opportunity to join together online in worship throughout the academic year.
St Mary's Chard supports families with food bags during the school holidays
3rd September 2025"There are a number of families really struggling. This additional resource makes a real difference."
Redress Scheme data breach by Kennedys Law LLP
1st September 2025Bishop Michael responds to the data breach by Kennedys Law LLP, who are responsible for administering the independent safeguarding Redress Scheme for the Church of England.
