February Manna mailing and Prayer Calendar
2nd February 2026The February issue of the Manna mailing and the Prayer Calendar are now available to download and read.
News
Year of Prayer
30th January 2026Church communities across Bath and Wells share stories of prayer where they are.
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!'
'An especial focus on prayer'
2nd January 2026Bishop Michael invites us all to join in the Diocese of Bath and Wells Year of Prayer in 2026.
January Manna mailing and Prayer Calendar
2nd January 2026The January issues of Manna mailing and the Prayer Calendar are now available to download and read.
Bishop Michael's Christmas Message
17th December 2025For this year's Christmas message Bishop Michael visited St Peter's Community Centre in Yeovil.
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.
December Manna mailing and Prayer Calendar
1st December 2025Read 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.
Wells Cathedral talk looks a Emperor Haile Selassie's time in Bath and Wells
14th November 2025Wells 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.
Clergy and lay leaders Pre-Advent Retreat Day
11th November 2025Clergy 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.
Remembrance 2025
6th November 2025This weekend, and on 11 November, church communities across Bath and Wells will come together to mark Remembrance.
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.
Intentionally intergenerational: It’s a whole church thing!
17th October 2025More than 70 people gathered in Wells for the 'Intentionally Intergenerational' conference.
Bishop Michael responds to Manchester synagogue attack
2nd October 2025Bishop Michael has shared a message following this morning's terrorist incident in Manchester.
World-wide prayer for peace
19th September 2025Christians are being called to be part of prayer for peace in the Holy Land, on UN World Peace Day, Sunday 21 September.
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.
Prayer vigil for Gaza resource
1st August 2025A resource for those who wish to hold a prayer vigil for Gaza is now available to download. It can be used by those who wish to join Bishop Michael in prayer this weekend.
Bishop Michael to hold prayer vigil for Gaza
28th July 2025Bishop Michael will be holding a prayer vigil for Gaza in the chapel at the Bishop’s Palace at 17:00 on Sunday, 3 August 2025. The vigil will be open for anyone to attend. Those who can’t join Bishop Michael at the chapel are being encouraged to join in and pray where they are, at a time to suit them.
