A message from Bishop Ruth
12th May 2025Bishop Ruth has sent a thank you message to all in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
News
Churches, schools, individuals & youth groups take part Lent Cross Challenge
8th May 2025Many posted their photos online and some schools and churches used their crosses in assemblies and services.
St John's Keynsham fund new eco-friendly heating solution
7th May 2025Faced with a broken heating system in its large medieval building, St John the Baptist Church in Keynsham launched a plan to install a cutting-edge, environmentally-friendly replacement and has already raised an impressive £110,000 in under a year.
Week of Prayer for Children and Young People (7- 11 July)
7th May 2025This year’s Week of Prayer for Children and Young People will focus on different ages and stages and will run from Monday 7 to Friday 11 July.
Sharing the story of Jesus with our schools at Easter
6th May 2025Quantock Deanery brings the story of Jesus to life for young people in new ways this Easter
Registration open for diocesan Budget Consultation 2025
2nd May 2025From 9 June to 9 July there will be an opportunity for people from the parishes to attend a session to discuss the plan for a three-year budget for the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF).
Faith. Vision. Action. The St Paul’s Gift Day story.
2nd May 2025Thanks to the generosity of the people of St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare a Gift Day held at the church helped raise around £100,000.
Bath and Wells Safeguarding Training in Summer 2025
1st May 2025Additional safeguarding courses for the summer period
Looking to review your approach to giving and fundraising?
1st May 2025If so, why not join the next Cornerstone cohort! Cornerstone is an online tool, developed to help your church on its journey of generosity, all with ongoing support from the diocesan Giving and Funding team.
Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse – An update on safeguarding training
1st May 2025The National Safeguarding Team has updated the training requirements for the Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse online course accessed online via the Church of England training portal.
A Peace Dove Project is launched with the help of the local community
30th April 2025The project at St John's Church in Keynsham brings the whole town together to share a message of peace and hope
New Mission Development Team Leader and Chaplaincy Adviser
30th April 2025We 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.
A message from Bishop Michael to our brothers and sisters in Clifton Diocese
26th April 2025On the day of His Holiness, Pope Francis' funeral, Bishop Michael has written to Bishop Bosco, the Bishop of Clifton, to share with him a message for the people of the Diocese of Clifton, as we hold them and all our brothers and sisters in the Catholic Church in our prayers today.
Orchard Grove Church, Trull celebrates its first Easter with the local community
25th April 2025"Thank you, Lord for working in people's hearts on Orchard Grove, and for the life you give to us because of your cross and resurrection."
Bath & Wells Interfaith Advisor, offers prayers for Pope Francis
25th April 2025Revd Prebendary, Narinder Tegally, Bath and Wells Bath Interfaith Advisor and the Lead Chaplain and Staff Governor at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, expressed her condolences and offered prayers following the announcement of the death of Pope Francis.
Faith and fresh water, a family are baptised together in a local village stream
24th April 2025Their decision to be baptised outdoors reflected both the family's growing faith and their deep appreciation for nature.
A statement from Bishop Michael following the death of Pope Francis
21st April 2025He said, "In our sorrow we give thanks for all that Francis brought to the role of Pope"
Bishop Michael leads the Easter dawn service at which 12 people are confirmed
20th April 2025As the sun rose on Easter morning, outside Taunton Minster the community gathered to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and to witness the confirmation 12 people.
Creating joy
17th April 2025Sharing in creativity, connection and community at Axbridge Deanery Synod.
Transforming leader's approach to supporting young people’s faith formation
16th April 2025The Growing Faith Strategic Leaders Programme South-West Regional Pilot being led by the Diocese of Bath and Wells