News


Revd Liz Dudley is the new Bath and Wells General Synod representative

7th February 2025

We are delighted to share that The Revd Liz Dudley, Vicar of Christ Church with Saint Mary's Benefice, Frome, has been elected as one of the House of Clergy representatives for our diocese at General Synod, the national assembly of the Church of England.

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Pioneer Priest in the Arts designs dress for 'Treasures of Nature' fashion show

4th February 2025

Revd Gill Sakakini, will take to the catwalk with her design as part of the wearable art fashion show taking place during the Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival.

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Celebrating 40 Years of Crook Peak United Parish

31st January 2025

A month of exciting events for all the community across the united parish to celebrate 4 decades of Crook Peak Parish.

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Local charities benefit from a SOUP! event held in Wells Cathedral

17th January 2025

The lunch organised by Wells SOUP! was supported by more than 100 people and helped boost the funds and profile of four local charities and organisations

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Monument restoration is completed after almost 10 years

17th January 2025

Churchwarden praises everyone's hardwork and determination saying, "Nothing is too hard or impossible if it is in keeping with God’s will and for His glory."

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Taunton Minster hosts a special Together at Christmas service

13th December 2024

The Minster was one of just 15 places chosen to be part of the Together at Christmas services which reflected the carol service hosted by The Princess of Wales in Westminster Abbey.

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Advent and Christmas in Bath and Wells

13th December 2024

Across Bath and Wells we are preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas. At services, community events, on Christmas walks and in many more ways we are sharing the good news with our communities this Christmas time.

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Connect week ending 23 November 2024

22nd November 2024

All the latest news and information from the Diocese of Bath and Wells

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New Deputy Lieutenants appointed

22nd November 2024

The Revd Prebendary Narinder Tegally, Lead Chaplain at the RUH, Bath and Interfaith Adviser for Bath and Wells, and Caroline Boddington, Senior Non-Executive Chapter Member of Wells Cathedral, have been named as two of five new Deputy Lieutenants appointed to support the Lord-Lieutenant, His Majesty’s personal representative in Somerset.

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A Grand Organ Experience at Wells Cathedral

23rd October 2024

Exmoor church organist is treated to the opportunity to play the grand organ at Wells Cathedral

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Joyous reopening at All Saints Weston in Bath

16th October 2024

Hundreds celebrate with a community lunch inside the newly transformed building

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Faith, hope and mental health

11th October 2024

A special day of reflection, at St George’s Church focusing on mental health and how it relates to our faith.

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Nature Photography Festival celebrates beauty and diversity of Chew Valley

11th October 2024

Centred around a wildlife photography competition that attracted close to 500 entries, the festival provided an opportunity to come together to think about and pray for creation. 

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Churches welcome visitors for Heritage Open Days

27th September 2024

“Deeply valued the opportunity to connect with people, hear their stories and journey alongside them."

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More than 300 enjoy special day out organised by St Francis Church, Bridgwater

26th September 2024

The Holiday Club, run by St Francis of Assisi Church run for more than 25 years, arose in response to the community’s needs.

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InSpired heritage grant for Porlock

13th August 2024

The Parochial Church Council of St Dubricius Church in Porlock has been awarded a £179,335 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to conserve the spire and roof of St Dubricius Church, Porlock

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Making a pilgrimage to Wells Cathedral

26th July 2024

Pilgrims from the Benefice of Ilminster and Whitelackington share in the Cathedral’s worship

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Portishead Church unveils giant recycled fish at the Portishead Summer Show

24th July 2024

The fish is part of a large seascape, developed over the past few months by the church community with the assistance of local schools and organisations for the show

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Churches can now apply for free portrait of the King

9th July 2024

Churches have until 15 August to apply for the free, framed portrait of HRH King Charles.

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National 'battle of the bells' competition comes to St John's Church Chilcompton

6th June 2024

Ten teams from around the country will compete for the coveted Taylor Trophy, in the final of The National 12 Bell Striking Contest.

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