Bishop Michael gifts a thousand tree saplings at installation
13th November 2022The 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells Rt Revd Michael Beasley gifts a thousand tree saplings to guests attending his welcome service at Wells Cathedral.
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Diocese prepares to come together for the installation of Bishop Michael
3rd November 2022In a special service at Wells Cathedral on Saturday, 12 November the Right Reverend Michael Beasley will become the 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells.
Fuel cost help for churches
12th October 2022The Church of England has announced today (12 October) that it is to provide £15 million for dioceses to help churches struggling to pay energy costs.
Diocese commits to learn the lessons of the past as PCR2 published
5th October 2022The Church of England has today published the findings of the national Past Cases Review 2 (PCR2). The Diocese of Bath and Wells, along with dioceses across the country, has shared a summary of its report.
"Be teachers and explorers of the faith, with and for others...."
1st October 2022Celebrating Readers and their ministry at Wells Cathedral
The Ordination of Deacons in Bath and Wells
27th September 202211 new deacons were ordained at a service in Wells Cathedral Sunday 2 October.
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The Installation of Rt Revd Michael Beasley, the 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells
27th September 2022The Installation of Bishop Michael as the new Bishop of Bath and Wells will take place at Wells Cathedral on 12 November at 3pm
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Churches across Bath and Wells support their communities.
21st September 2022Churches in the diocese remain open all day throughout the national period of mourning.
Support and guidance for parishes on the current energy crisis
14th September 2022While we await clarity from the Government on its energy plan, our Buildings and Environment teams have put together some general guidance in a Energy Crisis Advice for Parishes guide.
Bishop Michael and Bishop Ruth lead prayers at Local Proclamation in Taunton
10th September 2022Bishop Michael, Bishop Ruth and the Archdeacon of Taunton attended the formal county announcement of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's death and the commencement of King Charles III's new reign.
Bishops share their sorrow at the death of Her Majesty the Queen
8th September 2022The Bishop of Bath and Wells and the Bishop of Taunton share their sorrow at the news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
Archbishop Albert Chama has been elected as the next Bishop of Lusaka Diocese
8th September 2022We offer Archbishop Albert our warm congratulations.
Revd Claire blesses the restored spire at St Thomas', Wells
5th September 2022A time-lapse recording captures the restoration of the spire and the Revd Claire conducts a blessing at height!
Bath and Wells partners with Somerset County Council to support young people
12th August 2022The diocesan Education team to work with the Council to support the development of a centre for vulnerable children in Misterton.
Commissioned as an Anna Chaplain at Wells Cathedral
5th August 2022Enabling and inspiring ministry with older people, within and beyond the churches.
Lambeth Conference 2022
1st August 2022A once-in-a-decade gathering of more than 600 Anglican bishops from 150 countries.
Everyone, Everywhere Growing in Faith event for 2023
28th July 2022Encouraging and affirming people across Bath and Wells in their faith journey.
Famers locally and in Africa share experiences of climate change
22nd July 2022Gathering at Glebe Farm to hear about the direct effects of the climate emergency on farmers and farming communities.
Celebrating Lay Ministries in Bath and Wells
6th July 2022'It was an empowering, brilliant, and wonderful occasion.'
The Ordination of Priests
27th June 2022Joy and celebration at services in Bath Abbey and Taunton Minster for 14 new priests.
