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Welcoming a new member of the From Lament to Action Group

25th June 2026

We are delighted Jason Selormey as the newest volunteer member appointed to diocesan From Lament to Action Group

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Windrush Service at Christ Church Bath

24th June 2026

A special Windrush Reflection Service was held at Christ Church, Julian Road, Bath, bringing together people from across the community to honour the legacy of the Windrush generation and reflect on themes of migration, faith, family, and belonging.

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Pilgrimage to the Peace Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia

23rd June 2026

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.

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New film sheds a light on community cohesion and interfaith dialogue

10th June 2026

The film highlights and showcases some of the fantastic work and projects being undertaking in Bath and North East Somerset.


Faith and civic leaders explore Plymouth's community and culture

11th February 2026

The trip was organised by the Somerset Interfaith Forum, which aims to foster dialogue and understanding among all faiths represented across the cSomerset.

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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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Racial Justice Report

11th December 2025

A detailed report sharing the findings of Racial Justice Consultant Anira Khokhar, who carried out a series of in-depth interviews and listening sessions with people across the diocese to explore racial justice issues has been published.

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Finding Beauty in Community: Interfaith gathering in Bath

21st November 2025

The evening at Christ Church in Bath was an interfaith and multicultural celebration, bringing the community together for an evening of sharing food, music, arts and conversation.

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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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‘Tapestry of Black Britons’ artwork to go on display at Wells Cathedral

31st October 2025

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.

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Bath & Wells Interfaith Advisor, offers prayers for Pope Francis

25th April 2025

Revd 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.

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Empowered by Christian hope - Diocesan Synod March 2025

27th March 2025

“Our calling as God’s people in these days that we have been given to live in is not to be people of denial or despair but people of hope. Hope is one of the great Christian virtues that we are called to live out,” said Bishop Michael at March's Diocesan Synod

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New Deputy Lieutenants appointed

22nd November 2024

The Revd Prebendary Narinder Tegally, Lead Chaplain at the RUH, Bath and Interfaith Adviser for Bath and Wells, and Caroline Boddington, Senior Non-Executive Chapter Member of Wells Cathedral, have been named as two of five new Deputy Lieutenants appointed to support the Lord-Lieutenant, His Majesty’s personal representative in Somerset.

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People news: Mike Haslam to move on

2nd September 2024

Mike Haslam, our Chaplaincy Adviser and Mission Development Team Leader has been appointed to become the Director of Transforming Ministry in the Diocese of St Asaph in the Church in Wales.

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Church of England disability vocations autumn events

12th August 2024

In Autumn 2024, the Church of England Diocesan Disability Advisers are holding a series of three exciting events for those who are disabled or neurodivergent, who wish to explore their sense of calling to ministry within the Church.

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Prayers for Peace during Civil Unrest and Racial Tension

8th August 2024

The Racial Justice Unit for the Church of England has issued prayers that churches can use during this period of civil unrest and racial tension.

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CTE Presidents issue a joint statement in response to recent violent disorder

7th August 2024

Churches Together England Presidents urge churches and communities to work together to put an end to violence, restore peace and heal our nation

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School is recognised for its work tackling global poverty

29th November 2023

Pupils at St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School have been presented with a Bronze Award from Christian Aid’s Global Neighbours Scheme for their global citizenship work.

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Diocesan Synod November 2023: reflecting on the past and planning for the future

28th November 2023

From Lament to Action, domestic violence, care for creation and financial matters were just some of the items on the agenda for members of Diocesan Synod gathered at Canalside in Bridgwater on Saturday, 25 November.

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Silent Vigil for Peace in Bath

21st November 2023

An chance to come together, to pause, reflect and stand in solidarity with the parts of the world where there is conflict, injustice, and unrest.

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