Thousands join online Collective Worship with Bishop Michael
20th March 2026More than 6,000 people from over 70 schools across all parts of the diocese come together for the third online collective worship with Bishop Michael.
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2026 School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference
20th March 2026More than 150 school and church leaders attended the 2026 conference held in Wells on two days
Opening doors to Open the Book
20th March 2026A ‘taster’ event organised by members of the Frome Deanery ‘Big Dream’ youth initiative explores the growing impact of Open the Book (OtB) in local schools.
Reflections on being a General Synod Young Adult Representative
25th February 2026Eleanor Motion from Bath and Wells is one of five young adults chosen to join General Synod to help raise the voices of young people in the Church of England. She shares with us her blog on her experience at the recent meeting in London.
A joyful service of welcome for our new Bishop of Taunton
9th February 2026The new Bishop of Taunton, Fiona Gibson, was officially welcomed to the Diocese of Bath and Wells on Sunday, 9 February at Evensong at Wells Cathedral.
Praying through Lent - a new resource is now available
28th January 2026A collection of simple daily ideas to help you pray through Lent.
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.
Following the star to Bethlehem
12th December 2025Primary school children in the Diocese of Bath and Wells have been taking part in the ‘Journey to Bethlehem’, following Mary and Joseph's journey to the stable.
School choir brings Christmas cheer to Hinkley
11th December 2025Pupils from St John and St Francis Church School, Bridgwater sang festive songs to staff working on the site.
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.
Reflections on the forthcoming School Leaders and Parish Partner Conference 2026
5th December 2025In a blog post our key note speaker, Sean Harris, shares the reasons why he's happy to be making the 600-mile roundtrip to be with with us.
Pupils' prayers for ‘Heads up for Air Rescue' challenge
3rd December 2025As the Moorland Federation’s three Heads of School prepared for their ambitious ‘Heads up for Air Rescue’ challenge, pupils across all eight schools added their own special contribution, writing thoughtful, heartfelt prayers to support the cyclists on their journey.
A wonderful start to the new school year for all our church schools
7th November 2025It has been a busy and exciting start to the academic year for our 182 church schools and our schools’ team here in Bath and Wells. Here we share a roundup, in numbers, of some of the things that have taken place since September:
Green award for St Margaret's Primary School, Tintinhull
6th November 2025The school has been awarded a Level 5 Outstanding from the RHS for it's work in the school garden.
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.
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.
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.
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.
