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You are invited!

5th December 2022

Everyone is invited to follow the star and join us at church services and other ways this Christmas. Why not invite a friend to come along to your church this year?


Bishop Michael gifts a thousand tree saplings at installation

13th November 2022

The 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells Rt Revd Michael Beasley gifts a thousand tree saplings to guests attending his welcome service at Wells Cathedral.


A service marked with tradition and symbolism

17th November 2022

Find out more about the historic elements of the Service of Installation and Welcome.


Out and about from Bath and Wells

13th November 2022

In a special service at Wells Cathedral on Saturday, 12 November the Right Reverend Michael Beasley became the 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells, but before the service he had a busy morning, out and about meeting people as he travelled from Bath back to Wells, using different modes of transport along the way.


Fuel cost help for churches

12th October 2022

The Church of England has announced today (12 October) that it is to provide £15 million for dioceses to help churches struggling to pay energy costs.


Everyone, Everywhere Growing in Faith event for 2023

28th July 2022

Encouraging and affirming people across Bath and Wells in their faith journey.  


Archbishop Albert Chama has been elected as the next Bishop of Lusaka Diocese

8th September 2022

We offer Archbishop Albert our warm congratulations.


Bishop Michael and Bishop Ruth lead prayers at Local Proclamation in Taunton

10th September 2022

Bishop Michael, Bishop Ruth and the Archdeacon of Taunton attended the formal county announcement of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's death and the commencement of King Charles III's new reign.


Churches across Bath and Wells support their communities.

21st September 2022

Churches in the diocese remain open all day throughout the national period of mourning.


"Be teachers and explorers of the faith, with and for others...."

1st October 2022

Celebrating Readers and their ministry at Wells Cathedral


Diocese commits to learn the lessons of the past as PCR2 published

5th October 2022

The Church of England has today published the findings of the national Past Cases Review 2 (PCR2). The Diocese of Bath and Wells, along with dioceses across the country, has shared a summary of its report.


The Ordination of Deacons in Bath and Wells

27th September 2022

11 new deacons were ordained at a service in Wells Cathedral Sunday 2 October.


The Installation of Rt Revd Michael Beasley, the 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells

27th September 2022

The Installation of Bishop Michael as the new Bishop of Bath and Wells will take place at Wells Cathedral on 12 November at 3pm


Bishops share their sorrow at the death of Her Majesty the Queen

8th September 2022

The Bishop of Bath and Wells and the Bishop of Taunton share their sorrow at the news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.


Revd Claire blesses the restored spire at St Thomas', Wells

5th September 2022

A time-lapse recording captures the restoration of the spire and the Revd Claire conducts a blessing at height!


Famers locally and in Africa share experiences of climate change

22nd July 2022

Gathering at Glebe Farm to hear about the direct effects of the climate emergency on farmers and farming communities.


Bath and Wells partners with Somerset County Council to support young people

12th August 2022

The diocesan Education team to work with the Council to support the development of a centre for vulnerable children in Misterton.


Commissioned as an Anna Chaplain at Wells Cathedral

5th August 2022

Enabling and inspiring ministry with older people, within and beyond the churches.


Lambeth Conference 2022

1st August 2022

A once-in-a-decade gathering of more than 600 Anglican bishops from 150 countries.


'Twin my Vaccine' campaign raises more than £100,000

15th February 2021

Revd Scott Patterson and his wife Rowan's Just Giving campaign to help the world's poorest get the coronavirus vaccine

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