Bishop of Bath and Wells shares his experience of the Coronation
9th May 2023As the Bishop of Bath and Wells Bishop Michael was one of two Bishop Assistants to His Majesty King Charles III.
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Coronation services and celebrations across Bath and Wells
9th May 2023Churches and their communities come together mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
Taunton Minster art installation promotes creation care debate
19th April 2023Taunton Minster opened its doors to the Gaia art installation on 14 April and already has already seen thousands pass through its doors to see it and engage with conversations about caring for creation.
Bishop's letter: The joy of Easter
4th April 2023Bishop Ruth shares a message for Easter
Holy Week and Easter in Bath and Wells
3rd April 2023Church communities are coming together across Bath and Wells to celebrate Holy Week and Easter.
Schools throughout Bath and Wells celebrate Easter
3rd April 20233-D crosses, Easter gardens and church services. Schools throughout Bath and Wells celebrate Easter before breaking up for the school holidays.
Wells Cathedal and transatlantic slavery
23rd March 2023Conference in Wells shares research carried out into the city's links with the slave trade and launches a self-guided trail to historic sites in Wells which have links to British slavery.
Diocesan Synod: March 2023
22nd March 2023Diocesan Synod met at the Canalside Centre on Saturday, 18 March. Find out more about proceedings.
Join the Celebration of Lay Ministries
21st March 2023Celebrate, recognise and thank all those who have generously given their time, gifts and talents in their communities and churches.
Bath Abbey Unveils New Discovery Centre
1st March 2023Bath Abbey will be opening their new Discovery Centre, the final phase of the Footprint Project, on 7 March 2023. Located beneath the Abbey, the Discovery Centre is a unique heritage space that will allow visitors to peek behind the scenes of life at the Abbey and delve into the building’s history.
The Coronation of King Charles III
24th February 2023Join in with the special weekend of celebrations planned for the Coronation and find out more about the Church of England resources that available to help promote your events.
Prayers for God’s blessing for same-sex couples take step forward
13th February 2023The Church of England’s General Synod has welcomed proposals which would enable same-sex couples to come to church after a civil marriage or civil partnership to give thanks, dedicate their relationship to God and receive God’s blessing.
Church school becomes national Growing Champion School
9th February 2023St Margaret’s Church of England School, Tintinhull is one of just five schools appointed by the Royal Horticultural Society as a Champion School
People from across the diocese come together for the Everyday Faith gatherings
4th February 2023'Sharing and growing our knowledge of faith with others'
Everyone, Everywhere Growing in Faith is underway!
29th January 2023Almost 200 join online to worship together at the start of the Everyday Faith event - Everyone Everywhere Growing in Faith
Anne Gell to become Acting Dean of Wells
20th January 2023Following the retirement of John Davies as Dean of Wells on 6 January, Bishop Michael has appointed the Venerable Anne Gell, currently Archdeacon of Wells, as Acting Dean of Wells.
Draft prayers asking for God’s blessing on same-sex couples are published
18th January 2023Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples as they give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership.
New Diocesan Secretary for Bath and Wells
3rd January 2023Jenny Hollingsworth has today started in her new role as Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Christmas Day Sermon from Bishop Michael
28th December 2022Bishop Michael's sermon from the Eucharist at Wells Cathedral.
Bishop Michael welcomes Ukrainian and local host families
22nd December 2022Bishop 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.
