News


Bath & Wells reps prepare for last General Synod of their term

8th July 2021

A thank you for our General Synod reps and some farewells


People from across the diocese come together to say farewell to Bishop Peter

22nd May 2021

Bishop Peter's laid down his crozier in the service from Wells Cathedral.


Anti racism taskforce report welcomed by Bishop Ruth

22nd April 2021

She joins the Archbishops of the Church of England in pledging to be the generation to halt the cycle of inaction in the church on racism.


Bishop Peter and Bishop Ruth express sorrow at death of Prince Philip

9th April 2021

Bishops respond to the news on behalf of the Diocese of Bath and Wells and the people of Somerset.


Live prayer service for those who mourn

15th February 2021

Join Bishop Ruth for an hour of prayer live on Facebook for those who have died, and those who loved them.


Bishop Ruth reflects on the challenges faced by Covid-19

5th February 2021

Encouragement from the Bishop


Bishop Peter's coronavirus prayer pilgrimage

5th February 2021

Bishop Peter is to undertake a series of pilgrimages on foot around the diocese, as churches begin to reopen, praying for the communities he passes through.


Bishop William thanks Bath and Wells for its support following floods in Zambia

5th February 2021

Bishop William from Eastern Zambia has thanked the people of Bath and Wells for their generous donations to help provide aid to support those devastated by recent floods.


Honoured by the Archbishop of Canterbury

5th February 2021

Charles Curnock from Bath has been honoured by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby in this year's Lambeth Awards which are given for outstanding contribution to the Church and wider society.


Bishop supports foodbank's summer holidays appeal

5th February 2021

As schools break up for the summer holidays, Bishop Peter is supporting a foodbank appeal for games, jigsaw puzzles, colouring books and pens, to help carers entertain children and young people over the summer holidays.


Update from Bishop Peter as he begins further treatment

5th February 2021

Bishop Peter has sent an update on this treatment this week, with encouraging news.


Children prepare to share their light after Cheddar Confirmation

5th February 2021

Bishop Ruth confirmed (l-r) Carys, Anna, Jacob and Sophie in St Andrew's, Cheddar, on the evening of Thursday 3rd December 2020


One more step – a New Year message from Bishop Peter

3rd February 2021

2020 will sadly be remembered as the year disrupted by COVID-19

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