Year of Prayer
30th January 2026Church communities across Bath and Wells share stories of prayer where they are.
News
Ask the animals: And they will teach you
2nd January 2026A new teaching programme encourages parishioners to think about the significance of animals in the Bible, and what the stories about them can teach us in 2026.
A warm welcome for Bishop Michael as he films this year's Christmas message
17th December 2025Staff and volunteers at St Peter’s Community Centre, in Westfield, Yeovil, share their story with Bishop Michael as he joins them to film his Christmas message.
More than 6,000 pupils and staff gather online for Collective Worship
16th December 2025For the first time in Somerset, more than 6,000 pupils and staff from schools across the region came together as one big family for a time of shared reflection and celebration.
Church schools celebrate Christmas by joining their voices in virtual song
11th December 2025Three 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.
Treated like a real family and not strangers
28th November 2025How thinking about inclusion led the church community of Milborne Port to welcome and share the stories of those who have moved from another country to live in their part of our diocese.
Celebrating Harvest in Bath and Wells
30th October 2025Across our diocese church communities have been gathering together to celebrate Harvest and give thanks for God's provision.
2,500 Somerset school children come together in worship
18th September 2025On Monday, 15 September, over 2,500 primary and middle school children, plus school staff, from 20 schools across Somerset took part in the first of what will be a regular opportunity to join together online in worship throughout the academic year.
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
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.
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.
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.
Moving Up Celebrations in Taunton, Bath and Wells
8th July 2025"...such a joy to join with nearly 3,000 children and staff from 96 Church of England schools in our diocese to celebrate and mark this important moment."
A celebration of community, learning and joy
27th June 2025Reflections on BWMATFest25 - a festival for those involved in education as part of Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust (BWMAT)
Southwest’s Growing Faith Strategic Leaders Programme comes together in Taunton
20th June 2025Participants in this collaborative learning community came together to share their learning journey and be inspired by each other.
School Chaplaincy Helpers Day
13th June 2025Chaplain Helpers from Holy Trinity School have their own special day at Holy Trinity Church learning about their role and how they can help and support others in their school.
Bubble Church at Trendlewood
28th May 2025A Sunday church service especially for babies, toddlers, and young families.
School children in Wells take part in pilgrimage from Wells to Holy Island
28th May 2025Gill Sakakini, Pioneer Priest in the Arts links children’s art and prayer to St Cuthbert through her pilgrimage and creativity
