New Diocesan Secretary for Bath and Wells
3rd January 2023Jenny Hollingsworth has today started in her new role as Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
News
Christmas Day Sermon from Bishop Michael
28th December 2022Bishop Michael's sermon from the Eucharist at Wells Cathedral.
Bishop Michael welcomes Ukrainian and local host families
22nd December 2022Bishop Michael, and his wife, Lizzie, welcomed Ukrainian and local host families to the Palace Chapel in Wells on Monday 19 December, to mark the Orthodox festival of St Nicholas.
Bishop Michael's Christmas message 2022
15th December 2022Reflecting on the message sent by the angels to the shepherds
You are invited!
5th December 2022Everyone is invited to follow the star and join us at church services and other ways this Christmas. Why not invite a friend to come along to your church this year?
'Knitting' the community together
2nd December 2022Church community gets busy creating knitted leaves and pom poms to make an 8 foot Christmas tree.
A service marked with tradition and symbolism
17th November 2022Find out more about the historic elements of the Service of Installation and Welcome.
Out and about from Bath and Wells
13th November 2022In a special service at Wells Cathedral on Saturday, 12 November the Right Reverend Michael Beasley became the 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells, but before the service he had a busy morning, out and about meeting people as he travelled from Bath back to Wells, using different modes of transport along the way.
Bishop Michael gifts a thousand tree saplings at installation
13th November 2022The 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells Rt Revd Michael Beasley gifts a thousand tree saplings to guests attending his welcome service at Wells Cathedral.
Diocese prepares to come together for the installation of Bishop Michael
3rd November 2022In a special service at Wells Cathedral on Saturday, 12 November the Right Reverend Michael Beasley will become the 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells.
Fuel cost help for churches
12th October 2022The Church of England has announced today (12 October) that it is to provide £15 million for dioceses to help churches struggling to pay energy costs.
Diocese commits to learn the lessons of the past as PCR2 published
5th October 2022The Church of England has today published the findings of the national Past Cases Review 2 (PCR2). The Diocese of Bath and Wells, along with dioceses across the country, has shared a summary of its report.
"Be teachers and explorers of the faith, with and for others...."
1st October 2022Celebrating Readers and their ministry at Wells Cathedral
The Ordination of Deacons in Bath and Wells
27th September 202211 new deacons were ordained at a service in Wells Cathedral Sunday 2 October.
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The Installation of Rt Revd Michael Beasley, the 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells
27th September 2022The Installation of Bishop Michael as the new Bishop of Bath and Wells will take place at Wells Cathedral on 12 November at 3pm
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Churches across Bath and Wells support their communities.
21st September 2022Churches in the diocese remain open all day throughout the national period of mourning.
Support and guidance for parishes on the current energy crisis
14th September 2022While we await clarity from the Government on its energy plan, our Buildings and Environment teams have put together some general guidance in a Energy Crisis Advice for Parishes guide.
Bishop Michael and Bishop Ruth lead prayers at Local Proclamation in Taunton
10th September 2022Bishop Michael, Bishop Ruth and the Archdeacon of Taunton attended the formal county announcement of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's death and the commencement of King Charles III's new reign.
Bishops share their sorrow at the death of Her Majesty the Queen
8th September 2022The Bishop of Bath and Wells and the Bishop of Taunton share their sorrow at the news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
Archbishop Albert Chama has been elected as the next Bishop of Lusaka Diocese
8th September 2022We offer Archbishop Albert our warm congratulations.
