Connect February 2026
16th February 2026Catch up with all the latest news and information in this week’s Connect.
News
Church finds solution to contactless giving in poor signal area
29th January 2026St George Church, Dunster has started to use a CollecTin device with Stripe reader which can be used offline without the need for a strong mobile signal, meaning cashless contributions can still be made.
Racial Justice Report
11th December 2025A detailed report sharing the findings of Racial Justice Consultant Anira Khokhar, who carried out a series of in-depth interviews and listening sessions with people across the diocese to explore racial justice issues has been published.
Diocesan Synod: November 2025
29th November 2025Members of Diocesan Synod gathered at St Paul Church, Weston super Mare for the autumn Synod.
Clergy and lay leaders Pre-Advent Retreat Day
11th November 2025Clergy and lay leaders from across our diocese have been invited to attend this year’s Pre-Advent Retreat Day at Wells Cathedral on Tuesday, 25 November. The speaker for this year’s event will be Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP, Dominican Priest and former Master of the Order, theologian, and renowned author and preacher.
Celebrating Reader Ministry at Wells Cathedral
9th October 2025Readers from across the diocese gathered in Wells for the Annual Readers’ Day. Following a morning at Flourish House, a Service of Admission, Licensing, Welcome, and Renewal of Commitment of Readers took place at Wells Cathedral.
It is with much sadness that we share the news of Chris Stock’s death
26th June 2025Archdeaconry Warden of Readers for Wells, Chris was a much-valued friend and colleague. He will be remembered for his friendship, faithful dedication and service.
Diocesan Budget Consultation 2025
4th April 2025Join us to learn more about how the life of the diocese is funded and supported and have your say.
Celebrating Reader Ministry
3rd December 2024“In response to God’s immense love for us, we seek to be God’s people, living and telling the story of Jesus.”
Celebrating the ministry of Bath and Wells Readers
11th October 2024Nearly 100 Readers attended a morning of study and later joined a service at Wells Cathedral
Zambia travel bursaries scheme
10th October 2024Thanks 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.
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.
Chrism Service at Wells Cathedral Tuesday 26 March
15th March 2024People from across the diocese, lay and ordained, are invited to join the Holy Week service.
Diocesan Registry Update Autumn 2023
31st October 2023Welcome to the first Registry Update with information about legal matters for parishes
The Celebration of Lay Ministries
16th July 2023Giving thanks and celebrating all those who have given their time, talents and gifts to their churches and their communities.
"Be teachers and explorers of the faith, with and for others...."
1st October 2022Celebrating Readers and their ministry at Wells Cathedral
Meeting old friends and welcoming new ones at the annual Reader Day Service
7th October 2021Licensing a new Reader and welcoming those new to the diocese
