The Benefice of The Huntspills and Mark were able to benefit from Foundation Safeguarding Training in East Huntspill Church Hall in person thanks to Sabina Brooks, who completed the “Train the Trainer Course”.
Their reflections follow the publication of the independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth.
The debate in Parliament is limited to only five hours. Bishop Michael asks 'Is this really an appropriate amount of scrutiny for legislation which could fundamentally transform our relationship with death? We risk sleepwalking into an enormous change.'
Bishop Ruth will be returning to Bath and Wells in 2025. It follows the announcement earlier this week (4 November 2024) that the Right Revd Sophie Jelley has been announced as the next Bishop of Coventry.
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Ian Theodoreson.
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School across Bath and Wells, have been celebrating the Harvest season with services and the giving of gifts to local charities and organisations.
A wonderful opportunity to talk, think, discuss and pray together.
The Hub, established in partnership with Movement, is designed to support young leaders by offering a collaborative space to learn.
Exmoor church organist is treated to the opportunity to play the grand organ at Wells Cathedral
Children from each class played a central part in the service, taking part in a performance, poetry reading, singing, and prayer.
In March 2025, it will be the turn of Bath and Wells to be audited by the INEQE Safeguarding Group. The audit is part of a national programme, commissioned by the Archbishop’s Council, to conduct an intensive and comprehensive review of safeguarding at each diocese and cathedral in the Church of England.
Hundreds celebrate with a community lunch inside the newly transformed building
A special day of reflection, at St George’s Church focusing on mental health and how it relates to our faith.
Benefices across Bath and Wells have started to receive their Benefice Share request for 2025 contributions in our Common Fund, which pays for the work of the church across our diocese to ensure we are a Christian presence in every community.
Smiles all round as Dean Hallett and Sarah Rowden are ordained by Bishop Michael in Galmington surrounded by friends and family.
Centred around a wildlife photography competition that attracted close to 500 entries, the festival provided an opportunity to come together to think about and pray for creation.
Nearly 100 Readers attended a morning of study and later joined a service at Wells Cathedral
Thanks to the generosity of the late Miss Coppen, the Diocese of Bath & Wells has been blessed with a legacy specifically for the benefit of the Zambia Link.
17 pupils visit the Abbey to learn more about ‘Stardust’, a space-themed music concert organised by the Bath-based charity Voices for Life.
