Diocesan Synod took place on Saturday (16 November), with nearly half of the members newly appointed and attending for the first time. Bishop Michael welcomed all the new members in his presidential address, before addressing the recent Makin Report and resignation of Archbishop Justin.
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.
Bishop Michael talks 'reimagining generosity' in his letter to parishes in the Manna mailing this month.
Read the latest from Diocesan Synod and the AGM of the Diocesan Board of Finance, including an update from General Synod, the proposed new methodology for the Common Fund and a financial update from the DBF.
Bishop Michael joined local dignitaries at Two Rivers Church of England Primary, Keynsham for the official opening of our newest church academy.
Bishop Michael is spending two weeks in Zambia and is visiting
Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on how we can move forward together to achieve our aim of growing church and transforming communities.
Affirming the ministry of all God's people: bishops, clergy, deacons, readers, and all those in lay ministries across the diocese; and the whole people of God.
Synod discussed the vision for the diocese, the Common Fund methodology proposals and heard from Sharon Prentis Deputy Director of the Racial Justice Unit.
Bishop Michael will undertake his first visit to Zambia as Bishop of Bath and Wells next month.
Bishop Michael spent time meeting and praying with staff and students as he toured the campus with the University Chaplain, Nigel Rawlinson.
Bishop Michael shares an Easter message in this month's Manna mailing.
Adrian Youings will be leaving his role as Archdeacon of Bath in June this year to become the Head of Supporter Relations for Christian charity, Care for the Family.
The Bishop of Bath and Wells led a pop-up Ashing Service in the centre of Wells on Ash Wednesday.
The King has approved the appointment of the Reverend Canon Toby Wright, Team Rector of Witney and Honorary Canon of Christ Church, Oxford, to be appointed as Dean of Wells, in succession to the Very Reverend Dr John Davies.
Bishop Michael preached at Bath Abbey's Midnight Mass last night.
Bishop Michael talks about hope and practical Christian action in his message to the diocese at the start of 2024
