Tony O'Mara, who has overcome his own 40-year addiction, has been nominated for the BBC award for his work supporting others in the place that helped him change his life.
Earlier this year a group of eight members of the Bath Interfaith Group travelled to Tbilisi and spent time with Bishop Malkhaz Songulashvili, who has created a Peace Cathedral in the city.
Bishop Michael and the acting Archdeacon of Wells, Jonathan Lloyd, welcomed Father Ayoob Adwar, formerly a monk and priest of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq.
The film highlights and showcases some of the fantastic work and projects being undertaking in Bath and North East Somerset.
We are thrilled to welcome: Sharon Brien, Lisa Westlake, and Kamaria Ferguson
The Racial Justice in Trouble Times event was held jointly with Racial Equality North Somerset (RENS) at Emmanuel Chruch in Weston super Mare.
Thanks to a grant from the Racial Justice Unit, we have been able to appoint Anira Khokhar as our Diocesan Racial Justice Adviser, for a period of one year.
The trip was organised by the Somerset Interfaith Forum, which aims to foster dialogue and understanding among all faiths represented across the cSomerset.
The Cathedral Eucharist to mark Racial Justice Sunday, was held at Wells Cathedral. The Revd Canon Sonia Barron, former Co-chair of the Church of England’s Anti-Racism Taskforce and member of the Archbishops Commission for Racial Justice was the guest preacher.
Last week Bath and Wells was represented at two national events aimed at shining a light on social action and advocacy. The events brought together church leaders, politicians and practitioners.
How thinking about inclusion led the church community of Milborne Port to welcome and share the stories of those who have moved from another country to live in their part of our diocese.
The artwork is on display as part of a series of Remembrance events and services at the cathedral, marking the 80th anniversary year of the end of World War II.
St Mary’s Church, Bridgwater will be marking Modern Slavery Day (18 October 2025) with an art exhibition on the theme of 'the hidden', from 17 to 19 October.
Bishop Michael will be holding a prayer vigil for Gaza in the chapel at the Bishop’s Palace at 17:00 on Sunday, 3 August 2025. The vigil will be open for anyone to attend. Those who can’t join Bishop Michael at the chapel are being encouraged to join in and pray where they are, at a time to suit them.
The House of Bishops, which has been meeting in York issued a statement on the situation in Gaza.
Ahead of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill debate in Parliament on Friday (16 May 2025), Bishop Michael has written to MPs serving communities across Bath and Wells.
Set up as a simple way of offering connection, the Winter Warmer Lunches offer care, and support to people in their community during the colder months. Since autumn 2012, the lunches have provided not just a warm meal, but also a space for conversation, and companionship.
St Andrew’s Church in Burhham-on-Sea hosts a 'Thursday Open to All Service’. It is a demential friendly event attended by different members of the Burnhan community. This week they were joined by Bishop Michael.
Thanks to funding from the Church of England National Justice Fund, the diocese has appointed Anira Khokhar as Racial Justice Consultant to help the diocese explore issues around racial justice. Wells Cathedral has also benefited from funding, allowing them to continue their work looking into and responding to its historic legacy of the transatlantic slavery.
“It’s about serving the whole community and the individuals within it in things that matter most.”
