News


John Davies to retire as Dean of Wells

6th January 2023

The Very Reverend Doctor John Davies has been Dean of Wells since 2016.


A new space to offer a warm welcome

5th January 2023

Decades of planning comes to fruition as new hospitality space is opened for everyone to use.


New Diocesan Secretary for Bath and Wells

3rd January 2023

Jenny Hollingsworth has today started in her new role as Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Bath and Wells.


Local Giving Advisor for Taunton Archdeaconry

3rd January 2023

Natalie Wainwright takes on the new role supporting parishes.


Christmas Day Sermon from Bishop Michael

28th December 2022

Bishop Michael's sermon from the Eucharist at Wells Cathedral.


Bishop Michael welcomes Ukrainian and local host families

22nd December 2022

Bishop Michael, and his wife, Lizzie, welcomed Ukrainian and local host families to the Palace Chapel in Wells on Monday 19 December, to mark the Orthodox festival of St Nicholas.


Revamped Safeguarding training praised

22nd December 2022

The Safeguarding Leadership training course, which has been redesigned and relaunched, is generating positive feedback from attendees.


Celebrating Christingle by the seashore

22nd December 2022

Hot chocolate, mulled wine and prayers togetehr on the beach.


Community comes together to share the Christmas story

16th December 2022

More than 100 watch the retelling of the nativity on the streets of the Exmoor village of Porlock.


‘Vertically Integrated Decarbonisation’

16th December 2022

Bath University use The Bishop’s Palace to study how to decarbonise historic buildings.


Bishop Michael's Christmas message 2022

15th December 2022

Reflecting on the message sent by the angels to the shepherds


Safeguarding newsletter: Christmas 2022

14th December 2022

Ben Goodhind, Safeguarding Manager for the Diocese of Bath and Wells has shared his Christmas newsletter for Parish Safeguarding Officers and all those who want to keep up to date with the latest news from the safeguarding team.


Saving the heritage and sustaining the Community

14th December 2022

Celebrations as community hub inside the church reaches fruition.


Two new priests are ordained in Trull

13th December 2022

Imogen and Jon Ball were joined by family, friends and their church community for this special occasion.


Manna interview: Inspiring Faith

13th December 2022

Mark Felstead, who attends St James’ Church, Preston Plucknett, talks about his faith and the 2023 Everyday Faith event he has helped to organise.


Living nativity helps bring Christmas story to life

8th December 2022

Primary school children 'follow' the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem.


Putting children, young people and families at the heart of mission & ministry

6th December 2022

Lucy Moore, Head of the Church of England’s Growing Faith Foundation, shares her ideas on a visit to Bath and Wells.


You are invited!

5th December 2022

Everyone is invited to follow the star and join us at church services and other ways this Christmas. Why not invite a friend to come along to your church this year?


Ukrainian guest finds unique way to thank church community

2nd December 2022

The young mother painted an icon especially for those who have cared for her and her daughter.


'Knitting' the community together

2nd December 2022

Church community gets busy creating knitted leaves and pom poms to make an 8 foot Christmas tree.

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