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.
News
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.
Clergy and lay leaders Pre-Advent Retreat Day
11th November 2025Clergy and lay leaders from across our diocese have been invited to attend this year’s Pre-Advent Retreat Day at Wells Cathedral on Tuesday, 25 November. The speaker for this year’s event will be Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP, Dominican Priest and former Master of the Order, theologian, and renowned author and preacher.
Remembrance 2025
6th November 2025This weekend, and on 11 November, church communities across Bath and Wells will come together to mark Remembrance.
Celebrating Harvest in Bath and Wells
30th October 2025Across our diocese church communities have been gathering together to celebrate Harvest and give thanks for God's provision.
Intentionally intergenerational: It’s a whole church thing!
17th October 2025More than 70 people gathered in Wells for the 'Intentionally Intergenerational' conference.
Bishop Michael responds to Manchester synagogue attack
2nd October 2025Bishop Michael has shared a message following this morning's terrorist incident in Manchester.
World-wide prayer for peace
19th September 2025Christians are being called to be part of prayer for peace in the Holy Land, on UN World Peace Day, Sunday 21 September.
A space to be still
8th August 2025The Julian Prayer Group that’s been growing in Milborne Port
Memory Lane: a service supporting those living with dementia and their carers
8th August 2025The new service at Milborne Port offers worship, familiarity, friendship and community
Thousands of Christians gather for New Wine 2025
7th August 2025Last weekend, Christians from across the Diocese of Bath and Wells joined thousands of others at this year’s New Wine gathering at Shepton Mallet Showground.
Prayer vigil for Gaza resource
1st August 2025A resource for those who wish to hold a prayer vigil for Gaza is now available to download. It can be used by those who wish to join Bishop Michael in prayer this weekend.
Bishop Michael to hold prayer vigil for Gaza
28th July 2025Bishop Michael will be holding a prayer vigil for Gaza in the chapel at the Bishop’s Palace at 17:00 on Sunday, 3 August 2025. The vigil will be open for anyone to attend. Those who can’t join Bishop Michael at the chapel are being encouraged to join in and pray where they are, at a time to suit them.
Building community brick by brick
23rd July 2025Holy Trinity Church, Frome launches Brick Buddies an after school Lego club to help build friendships and connections with the wider community
A personal reflection on the restoration of the Montacute clock.
21st July 2025Churchwarden, Nic Laycock, shares his personal reflection on what he says he now sees to have been a God led spiritual journey.
Week of Prayer for Children and Young People (7- 11 July)
7th May 2025This year’s Week of Prayer for Children and Young People will focus on different ages and stages and will run from Monday 7 to Friday 11 July.
Faith. Vision. Action. The St Paul’s Gift Day story.
2nd May 2025Thanks to the generosity of the people of St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare a Gift Day held at the church helped raise around £100,000.
A Peace Dove Project is launched with the help of the local community
30th April 2025The project at St John's Church in Keynsham brings the whole town together to share a message of peace and hope
A message from Bishop Michael to our brothers and sisters in Clifton Diocese
26th April 2025On the day of His Holiness, Pope Francis' funeral, Bishop Michael has written to Bishop Bosco, the Bishop of Clifton, to share with him a message for the people of the Diocese of Clifton, as we hold them and all our brothers and sisters in the Catholic Church in our prayers today.
A statement from Bishop Michael following the death of Pope Francis
21st April 2025He said, "In our sorrow we give thanks for all that Francis brought to the role of Pope"