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Plans for improved school sanctuary space to provides student pastoral support

14th April 2026

Minehead 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.

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Bishop Michael's pilgrimage

13th April 2026

During Holy Week, Bishop Michael stepped away from his usual daily work agenda to undertake a pilgrimage across Exmoor and the Quantocks.

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Diocesan Synod devotes the morning to prayer

20th March 2026

16 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.

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A Quiet Day of prayer and contemplation

12th March 2026

A recent Quiet Reflection Day held at St John’s Church, Wellington offered a welcoming and peaceful space for people to pause, pray and reflect.

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Bishop Michael's Holy Week Pilgrimage

12th March 2026

During Holy Week, Bishop Michael will be undertaking a pilgrimage walk through Exmoor and the Quantocks, calling in churches along the way.

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A creative approach to Bible study

11th March 2026

A quilting group at St Francis of Assisi Church in Bridgwater has helped people connect with scripture in a new way through sewing.

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A special service of the Cathedral Eucharist to mark Racial Justice Sunday

11th February 2026

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.

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February Manna mailing and Prayer Calendar

2nd February 2026

The February issue of the Manna mailing and the Prayer Calendar are now available to download and read.

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Year of Prayer

30th January 2026

Church communities across Bath and Wells share stories of prayer where they are.

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Celebrations as 7 people are baptised

28th January 2026

'When I emerged from the water, I felt like a new creation. In that moment, an overwhelming sense of full acceptance washed over me!'

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'An especial focus on prayer'

2nd January 2026

Bishop Michael invites us all to join in the Diocese of Bath and Wells Year of Prayer in 2026.

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January Manna mailing and Prayer Calendar

2nd January 2026

The January issues of Manna mailing and the Prayer Calendar are now available to download and read.

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Bishop Michael's Christmas Message

17th December 2025

For this year's Christmas message Bishop Michael visited St Peter's Community Centre in Yeovil.

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Church schools celebrate Christmas by joining their voices in virtual song

11th December 2025

Three Church of England primary schools in rural areas of the diocese have found a creative way to celebrate Christmas. Instead of meeting at a combined service they have chosen to unite by singing and joining their voices on film.

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December Manna mailing and Prayer Calendar

1st December 2025

Read the Christmas issue of Manna, with a message from Bishop Michael, plus news and stories from across Bath and Wells, and download the Prayer Calendar.

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Wells Cathedral talk looks at Emperor Haile Selassie's time in Bath and Wells

14th November 2025

Wells Cathedral Education Room was packed as people gathered for an inspiring evening about Emperor Haile Selassie I in Bath and Wells: His Journey, His Faith.

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Clergy and lay leaders Pre-Advent Retreat Day

11th November 2025

Clergy and lay leaders from across our diocese have been invited to attend this year’s Pre-Advent Retreat Day at Wells Cathedral on Tuesday, 25 November. The speaker for this year’s event will be Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP, Dominican Priest and former Master of the Order, theologian, and renowned author and preacher.

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Remembrance 2025

6th November 2025

This weekend, and on 11 November, church communities across Bath and Wells will come together to mark Remembrance.

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Celebrating Harvest in Bath and Wells

30th October 2025

Across our diocese church communities have been gathering together to celebrate Harvest and give thanks for God's provision.

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Intentionally intergenerational: It’s a whole church thing!

17th October 2025

More than 70 people gathered in Wells for the 'Intentionally Intergenerational' conference.

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