Coat of Hopes arrives in Bath and Wells
17th April 2026The Coat of Hopes, a special patchwork coat carrying the hopes of hundreds of people which is passing through our diocese as part of a nationwide pilgrimage responding to the climate crisis.
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Education Spring Term Report
16th April 2026It's been a very busy Spring term for our 182 church schools and the Education team here in Bath and Wells, and we'd like to share a round up with you, so here is our school report!
Gathering in Wells for the Chrism Service
14th April 2026Hundreds of clergy, lay leaders and people from across the diocese gathered at Wells Cathedral for the Chrism Service in Holy Week, to reaffirm their ministerial vows, marking a time of renewal and commitment.
Plans for improved school sanctuary space to provides student pastoral support
14th April 2026Minehead Middle School has launched a fundraising campaign to support plans for a new chaplaincy, centred on the work of its Pastoral Support Mentor, Juls Haddow.
Bishop Michael's pilgrimage
13th April 2026During Holy Week, Bishop Michael stepped away from his usual daily work agenda to undertake a pilgrimage across Exmoor and the Quantocks.
Easter across the diocese
9th April 2026We’ve really loved seeing all the Easter activity from across the diocese that has popped up on our Facebook page over the past few days. Here is a small selection.
Bishop Michael shares his Easter message
5th April 2026"Jesus invites us to bring all that we are, all our history, all our background, all our hurts, all our triumphs, everything that makes us ‘us’ into relationship with him who loves you and knows us and died for us and rose for us into the new life that can be ours today and always. To make his story, our story."
Celebrating Easter in Bath and Wells
3rd April 2026Across our diocese we come together celebrate Easter and the shared joy of Christ's resurrection.
A musical and eco friendly celebration of Jesus' love this Easter
31st March 2026Five Bath and North East Somerset primary schools have joined together for a virtual celebration this Easter to save on transport costs and reduce their carbon footprint.
Anira Khokhar is appointed as the diocesan Racial Justice Adviser
27th March 2026Thanks 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.
Welcoming the new Warden and Assistant Warden for the Wells Archdeaconry
26th March 2026Bob Taylor and Sandi Kiddle have accepted Bishop Michael’s invitation to be Warden and Assistant Warden for the Wells Archdeaconry
Deanery Synod Elections
26th March 2026Deanery Synod elections are an opportunity for people to represent their parish, share its voice more widely, and play a part in shaping the life and mission of the Church across the deanery and the diocese.
The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury has been installed at Canterbury Cathedral
26th March 2026Bishop Michael and Bishop Fiona are among the more than two thousand people from across the country and around the world who attended the Installation.
New grant funding available to enhance accessibility
26th March 2026From 1 April 2026 the national church is making funds available for parishes to enhance accessibility to church buildings, and improve inclusion and participation for those who are deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent.
Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally Prays for Healing and Hope for the World
23rd March 2026More than two thousand people from across the country and around the world will attend the Installation of Archbishop Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury in Canterbury Cathedral this week.
Thousands join online Collective Worship with Bishop Michael
20th March 2026More than 6,000 people from over 70 schools across all parts of the diocese come together for the third online collective worship with Bishop Michael.
2026 School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference
20th March 2026More than 150 school and church leaders attended the 2026 conference held in Wells on two days
Diocesan Synod devotes the morning to prayer
20th March 202616 prayer stations scattered around Flourish House invited members to pray for our world, our parishes and deaneries. And also for creation, safeguarding, modern slavery and other issues affecting our communities.
Opening doors to Open the Book
20th March 2026A ‘taster’ event organised by members of the Frome Deanery ‘Big Dream’ youth initiative explores the growing impact of Open the Book (OtB) in local schools.
A special safeguarding evening takes place in Wells
20th March 2026A safeguarding evening at Wells Cathedral and a reception afterwards at the Bishop’s Palace, brings the Diocesan Safeguarding team and colleagues from statutory and voluntary organisations together.
