Building Management Portal
7th August 2026The Church of England is introducing a new national digital system for managing applications relating to works on churches, their contents, and churchyards
News
Gold Eco Church Award for Diocesan offices
31st July 2026The Diocese of Bath and Wells has become the first diocese to receive a Gold Award Eco Church Award for diocesan offices.
General Synod Elections 2026
24th July 2026This summer, elections will take place for the next General Synod of the Church of England.
Did you hear?
22nd July 2026We would like your feedback on how well we communicate with you. Whether you are a churchgoer, a churchwarden or a member of clergy we would like your feedback to help shape the future of our diocesan communication channels.
A weekend of celebrations as 12 new Priests and 6 new Deacons are ordained
29th June 2026People from across the diocese, and many from further afield, gathered this weekend in celebration and thanksgiving as 18 people were ordained, marking the beginning of new ministries across Bath and Wells.
Windrush Service at Christ Church Bath
24th June 2026A special Windrush Reflection Service was held at Christ Church, Julian Road, Bath, bringing together people from across the community to honour the legacy of the Windrush generation and reflect on themes of migration, faith, family, and belonging.
An apology to those impacted by historical adoption practices
18th June 2026The Church of England has today issued an apology to those impacted by historical adoption practices, together with a report on its research into the practice:
Meet our new ordinands
9th June 2026Petertide ordinations will take place on Saturday 27 June and Sunday 28 June across our diocese. Twelve people are being ordained as priests and six as deacons.
A prayer following the Yeovilton helicopter crash
3rd June 2026Our armed forces are an integral part of our community in Bath and Wells and the death of three Royal Naval personnel in the Yeovilton helicopter crash in Devon is a cause of deep sorrow for us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragic incident.
Jo Stobart to be next Archdeacon of Wells
19th May 2026Jo Stobart is to be the next Archdeacon of Wells and Residentiary Canon of Wells Cathedral. She will succeed Anne Gell who stepped down earlier this month after nine years in the role. Jo will be returning to Bath and Wells in the late autumn.
Diocese bids farewell to Archdeacon Anne
11th May 2026People from across Wells Archdeaconry, our diocese and our cathedral community gathered at Wells Cathedral on Sunday afternoon (10 May) to give thanks for the ministry of Anne Gell, and to say farewell.
Ian Mills to be next Rector of Bath Abbey
11th May 2026It has been announced that the Revd Dr Ian Mills is to be the next Rector of Bath Abbey. Ian is currently the Rector of Benefice of Chew Valley West and Area Dean of Chew Magna in the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Racial justice event encourages churches to listen, learn and act
30th April 2026The Racial Justice in Trouble Times event was held jointly with Racial Equality North Somerset (RENS) at Emmanuel Chruch in Weston super Mare.
One Body, One Tree, One Life
30th April 2026A unique exhibition featuring candid photographs of church members has been designed and created by Bath and Wells, Young Adult Representative to General Synod
Bishop Michael's pilgrimage
13th April 2026During Holy Week, Bishop Michael stepped away from his usual daily work agenda to undertake a pilgrimage across Exmoor and the Quantocks.
Bishop Michael shares his Easter message
5th April 2026"Jesus invites us to bring all that we are, all our history, all our background, all our hurts, all our triumphs, everything that makes us ‘us’ into relationship with him who loves you and knows us and died for us and rose for us into the new life that can be ours today and always. To make his story, our story."
Celebrating Easter in Bath and Wells
3rd April 2026Across our diocese we come together celebrate Easter and the shared joy of Christ's resurrection.
Bishop Michael's Holy Week Pilgrimage
12th March 2026During Holy Week, Bishop Michael will be undertaking a pilgrimage walk through Exmoor and the Quantocks, calling in churches along the way.
March Manna Mailing and Prayer Calendar
3rd March 2026The March issue of the Manna mailing. This month's issue of our parish mailing focuses on Lent, with input from St James', Taunton and St Peter's, Portishead and a letter from Bishop Michael.
Reflections on being a General Synod Young Adult Representative
25th February 2026Eleanor Motion from Bath and Wells is one of five young adults chosen to join General Synod to help raise the voices of young people in the Church of England. She shares with us her blog on her experience at the recent meeting in London.
