People 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.
It 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.
The new Bishop of Taunton, Fiona Gibson, was officially welcomed to the Diocese of Bath and Wells on Sunday, 9 February at Evensong at Wells Cathedral.
The ordination and consecration of the Ven Dr Fiona Gibson as Bishop of Taunton in the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Andrew Hillier, Lead Chaplain of the multi-faith chaplaincy team at Hinkley Point C has been appointed as Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons.
Anne Gell, Archdeacon of Wells, is to step down from her roles in Bath and Wells in May this year.
It is with deepest sadness that we share the news of the death of the Revd Alistair Forster, Priest in Charge of Axbridge with Shipham and Rowberrow.
94-year-old Roy Jukes first began playing the organ in church when he was just 12 years old
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bishop Peter Price and his family on learning that his wife Dee has passed away.
One of our new ordinands, Lorna Hasell shares her journey of faith from biochemist to answering God’s call to ministry.
We are delighted to announce that following interviews Jonathan Philpott has been appointed as Mission Development Team Leader and Richard Kelley has been appointed as Chaplaincy Adviser.
Bishop Michael has written to people across the diocese asking them to share their views on the recruitment of the next Bishop of Taunton.
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.
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Ian Theodoreson.
Julia Hill has been appointed as the new Head of Mission Support and Ministry Development.
Mike 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.
Find out what's changed in the Education team following the recent retirement of Pauline, David and Karen.
A farewell was held at Flourish House for our three School Effectiveness Advisers Pauline Dodds, Karen Sancto and David Williams, who will retire this summer.
Mark Lidster will be joining us as Church Buildings Adviser on Monday, 5 August 2024, replacing Emma Brown who left earlier this year.
Jonathan Philpott has been appointed as the Local Giving Adviser for Taunton and Wells archdeaconries.
