Three new bishops in Zambia
24th September 2024The former world mission adviser and Zambia-link co-ordinator for the diocese of Bath and Wells reflects on their consecration
News
New lead for Mission Support and Ministry Development team
12th September 2024Julia Hill has been appointed as the new Head of Mission Support and Ministry Development.
Archbishop Justin joins the 24 hour Wave of Prayer
9th September 2024"A wonderful 24 hours"
Revd Craig Philbrick becomes volunteer Lifeboat Chaplain Weston-super-Mare RNLI
13th August 2024"He will be an asset to the well-being of our dedicated crew who volunteer their time to save lives at sea.”
Empowering the next generation
19th July 2024Diocese of Bath and Wells in partnership with Movement launch the Young Leaders Learning Hub
Celebrating Lay Ministries in Bath and Wells
26th June 2024Coming together to give thanks for all that lay people give to the life of the church and to their community
A life dedicated to serving others
26th June 2024"My heart is for those on the edge of church, for those who want to explore faith but would rarely walk through the doors of a church building."
Listening to God's call - embracing the path to ordination
26th June 2024“God was active in my life and present daily.”
We welcome the new Dean of Wells
26th June 2024The Very Revd Toby Wright, has been installed as the Dean of Wells
The Revd Charlie Peer to be the next Archdeacon of Bath
30th May 2024Charlie Peer has been appointed as the new Archdeacon of Bath replacing Adrian Youings who is leaving to take up a leading role with a Christian charity.
Fomer Churchwarden honoured for his services to his community
24th May 2024Harry Meade from Goathurst, has been awarded the British Empire Medal.
Outdoor sketching group encourages members to explore faith more deeply
21st May 2024Drawing On meets in Collett Pak, Shepton Mallet every week to connect with nature and express their creativity through drawing.
Marking the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women to the priesthood
16th May 2024'You did not choose me, but I chose you and I appointed you to go out and bear fruit - fruit that will last.'
30th anniversary of the ordination of women priests
25th April 2024All are welcome to attend a Eucharist to celebrate 30 years of the ordination of women priests at Wells Cathedral at 17:15 on Tuesday, 14 May 2024.
Chrism Eucharist: A time of renewal, blessing and reflection
26th March 2024Affirming 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.
Diocesan Synod gathers in Weston-super-Mare
18th March 2024Synod discussed the vision for the diocese, the Common Fund methodology proposals and heard from Sharon Prentis Deputy Director of the Racial Justice Unit.
Opening up a flexible path to lay ministry
18th January 2024Releasing the gifts of all in Bath and Wells will become a lot easier thanks to the introduction of the lay ministry pathway, a more flexible and adaptable approach for those training in different lay ministries, such as Lay Worship Assistant (LWA) and Lay Pastoral Assistant (LPA).
Silent Vigil for Peace in Bath
21st November 2023An chance to come together, to pause, reflect and stand in solidarity with the parts of the world where there is conflict, injustice, and unrest.
Celebrating Reader ministry
10th October 2023Readers from all corners of the Diocese gather in Wells for Annual Readers' Day
Welcoming our new Readers
3rd October 2023”It is that sense of determination that pervades Reader ministry across the diocese, that determination to serve Jesus Christ as trained and licensed theologians in the wide variety of different ways that Readers are called to do.”
