News


Bishop of Bath and Wells to play historic role at Coronation

11th April 2023

The Cabinet Office has announced which individuals will play historic roles at the heart of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May. Among the 13 individuals named was the Bishop of Bath and Wells.


Diocese comes together for Chrism Service

4th April 2023

Wells Cathedral was packed on 4 April, when clergy and lay people came together for the diocesan Chrism Service with the Blessing of the Oils and Renewal of Commitment to Ministry.


Bishop's letter: The joy of Easter

4th April 2023

Bishop Ruth shares a message for Easter


Diocesan Synod: March 2023

22nd March 2023

Diocesan Synod met at the Canalside Centre on Saturday, 18 March. Find out more about proceedings.


How are we living and telling the story of Jesus?

26th January 2023

People from right across Bath and Wells are being asked to share how we are living and telling the story of Jesus. This will help us see how we are living out our diocesan vision, wherever we are and whatever our context.


Bishop's Letter: February 2023

25th January 2023

Bishop Michael shares his thoughts on ministry in the February issue of the Manna mailing.


Christmas Day Sermon from Bishop Michael

28th December 2022

Bishop Michael's sermon from the Eucharist at Wells Cathedral.


Bishop Michael welcomes Ukrainian and local host families

22nd December 2022

Bishop 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 2022

Reflecting on the message sent by the angels to the shepherds


‘Let’s step into a world of faith and trust’

29th November 2022

Bishop Michael addressed his first Diocesan Synod on Saturday, 26 November, saying, after his “extraordinary” installation, “he has finally, lockstock and barrel arrived as Bishop of Bath & Wells”.


Mission grants now available for churches serving their community this winter

23rd November 2022

Churches are encouraged to apply for funding for one of the 59 grants available for any project or activity that qualifies.


Bishop Michael appoints Missional Priest for Youth and Young Adults

22nd November 2022

In one of his first acts as the new Bishop of Bath and Wells, Bishop Michael licensed the Revd Rich Miles as a Missional Priest for Youth and Young Adults to work across the whole of Bath and Wells with the aim of supporting the church's vision of growing the church younger and more diverse. 


A service marked with tradition and symbolism

17th November 2022

Find out more about the historic elements of the Service of Installation and Welcome.


Out and about from Bath and Wells

13th November 2022

In 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 2022

The 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells Rt Revd Michael Beasley gifts a thousand tree saplings to guests attending his welcome service at Wells Cathedral.


Counting down to the installation of Bishop Michael

4th November 2022

Join us and countdown to the welcome and installation of Bishop Michael and find out some facts about the day.


Bishop Michael to get out and about on the morning of the installation

3rd November 2022

On the morning of the installation Bishop Michael will be out and about meeting people as he travels back from Bath Abbey to Wells, using different modes of transport along the way.


Diocese prepares to come together for the installation of Bishop Michael

3rd November 2022

In 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 2022

The 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 2022

The 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.

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