Welcoming the new Archbishop of Canterbury
3rd October 2025Bishop Michael responds to today's announcement from Downing Street, naming the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
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New Prebendaries for Wells Cathedral
1st October 2025During Choral Evensong at Wells Cathedral prebendaries: Edward Baynton-Coward, Caroline Mason, Tracey Staples and Alison Vercoe were installed as members of the College of Canons.
Exhibition shows the history, variety, and workmanship of clergy vestments
30th September 2025Fashionable Faith at St John’s Church in Frome will showcase the history of ecclesiastical vestments
Churchyard bioblitz supports journey to silver Eco Church award
30th September 2025Members of Keinton Mandeville Church joined forces to record species of insects, plants, trees, and birds. The event, which was held as part of the monthly Faith and Fun all ages service, is part of their Eco Church journey.
Capturing the beauty of creation at the Chew Valley photography competition
23rd September 2025More than450 entries are received for the Nature Photography competition celebrating and giving thanks for God's wonderful earth.
New school leaders induction and commissioning
19th September 2025New School Leaders are welcomed into the Diocese of Bath and Wells Education family and enjoyed Evensong at Wells Cathedral together followed by a reception with Bishop Michael at The Bishops Palace.
Life to the Max: One of the best things I do all year!
19th September 202528 young people from clergy families across our region gathered at the Mendip Activity Centre near Churchill for the annual Life to the Max residential.
Organist marks 82 years of service to the church
16th September 202594-year-old Roy Jukes first began playing the organ in church when he was just 12 years old
St Mary's Chard supports families with food bags during the school holidays
3rd September 2025"There are a number of families really struggling. This additional resource makes a real difference."
A space to be still
8th August 2025The Julian Prayer Group that’s been growing in Milborne Port
Memory Lane: a service supporting those living with dementia and their carers
8th August 2025The new service at Milborne Port offers worship, familiarity, friendship and community
Thousands of Christians gather for New Wine 2025
7th August 2025Last weekend, Christians from across the Diocese of Bath and Wells joined thousands of others at this year’s New Wine gathering at Shepton Mallet Showground.
No foam, no air miles
30th July 2025St John’s Church, Clevedon hosts sustainable flower festival
Young adults from Bath and Wells speak at General Synod
30th July 2025Eleanor Motion and Alfie Rendell were among a group of young people who travelled to York to speak to synod members
Building community brick by brick
23rd July 2025Holy Trinity Church, Frome launches Brick Buddies an after school Lego club to help build friendships and connections with the wider community
Nurture Hub opened to support pupil's wellbeing
18th July 2025Bishop Michael joined Christchurch Primary School for the official opening and blessing of its brand-new Nurture Hub facility, a dedicated space designed to support the emotional and social wellbeing of its pupils.
Bath Abbey launches fundraising appeal to create stained glass window
10th July 2025Through the creation of a new stained glass window designed by renowned Bath-based artist Neil Ireson, Bath Abbey will celebrate the life of Saint Alphege, a Christian saint who was born in Bath in 953, became Abbot of Bath Abbey in the early 980s and Archbishop of Canterbury in 1006.
A new community of contemplation at St Mary’s House, Frome
10th July 2025Mary’s House Community (MHC), a new Christian community based in the former rectory of St Mary’s Church, is preparing to welcome its first residents.
Two new chaplains appointed to Hinkley Point C
10th July 2025The Lead and Night chaplains will join the team of chaplains who support workers at the site near Bridgwater. Chaplaincy provision at Hinkley is a partnership between EDF and Somerset Churches Together, with the funding provided by EDF.
Rejoicing as Montacute church clock is returned
9th July 2025Villagers, pupils from the local church school, and visitors to the village join St Catherine's Church community to mark this historic day
