Recruiting the next Bishop of Taunton
3rd April 2025Bishop Michael has written to people across the diocese asking them to share their views on the recruitment of the next Bishop of Taunton.
News
Pioneer Priest in the Arts designs dress for 'Treasures of Nature' fashion show
4th February 2025Revd 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.
Diocese mourns the passing of DBF Chair
28th October 2024It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Ian Theodoreson.
New lead for Mission Support and Ministry Development team
12th September 2024Julia Hill has been appointed as the new Head of Mission Support and Ministry Development.
People news: Mike Haslam to move on
2nd September 2024Mike Haslam, our Chaplaincy Adviser and Mission Development Team Leader has been appointed to become the Director of Transforming Ministry in the Diocese of St Asaph in the Church in Wales.
Fond farewells lead to changes in Education team
29th August 2024Find out what's changed in the Education team following the recent retirement of Pauline, David and Karen.
A fond farewell to Education trio
31st July 2024A farewell was held at Flourish House for our three School Effectiveness Advisers Pauline Dodds, Karen Sancto and David Williams, who will retire this summer.
New church buildings adviser appointed
5th July 2024Mark Lidster will be joining us as Church Buildings Adviser on Monday, 5 August 2024, replacing Emma Brown who left earlier this year.
Jonathan joins the Giving and Funding team
5th July 2024Jonathan Philpott has been appointed as the Local Giving Adviser for Taunton and Wells archdeaconries.
We welcome the new Dean of Wells
26th June 2024The Very Revd Toby Wright, has been installed as the Dean of Wells
Maundy Money 2024 recipients
24th March 2024Philip Andrews and Jenny Jeffery have been honoured for their ministry and service to the Church and their communities
Sharing knowledge, wisdom and friendship at the Administrators' Day
2nd March 2024More than 30 parish administrators take part in a training and support day in Wells
Archdeacon of Bath to leave and take on new charity sector role
26th February 2024Adrian Youings will be leaving his role as Archdeacon of Bath in June this year to become the Head of Supporter Relations for Christian charity, Care for the Family.
Natalie Wainwright appointed Lead Giving and Funding Adviser
1st February 2024We are delighted to announce that Natalie Wainwright has been appointed as the new Lead Giving and Funding Adviser.
The next Dean of Wells announced
15th January 2024The King has approved the appointment of the Reverend Canon Toby Wright, Team Rector of Witney and Honorary Canon of Christ Church, Oxford, to be appointed as Dean of Wells, in succession to the Very Reverend Dr John Davies.
South Petherton churchwarden recognised in New Year honours list
2nd January 2024Steve Harrison, Churchwarden at St Peter and St Paul Church in South Petherton has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of his service to the local community
New bell-ringing training centre opens at Holy Trinity Church in Street
20th October 2023Learners can now develop their skills without disturbing the peace of neighbouring residents and schools.
DAC support for parishes strengthened
5th October 2023Support arrangements for the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), the body that advises parishes wishing to undertake work on the fabric or furnishings of their churches or churchyards, are changing.
Interfaith Adviser commissioned
25th September 2023Bishop Ruth commissioned the Revd Narinder Tegally as the new diocesan Interfaith Adviser in a service at the Bishop's Palace Chapel on 13 September
New Chair for safeguarding advisory panel
21st September 2023The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) has a new chair. David Niven, who also carries out the role for the Diocese of Bristol, is an experienced social worker and former national chair of the British Association of Social Workers.
