A day of learning, wonder and connection at Wells Cathedral.
16th September 2026Pupils from Locking Primary School spend a day at Wells Cathedral thanks to the generosity of their local parish church.
News
Celebrating 150 years of Cutcombe School
23rd July 2026Bishop Fiona recently made a visit to Exford CofE First School and Cutcombe CofE First School. Both schools are part of the Moorland Federation which is made up of eight schools across Exmoor and the surrounding area.
Did you hear?
22nd July 2026We would like your feedback on how well we communicate with you. Whether you are a churchgoer, a churchwarden or a member of clergy we would like your feedback to help shape the future of our diocesan communication channels.
Inspired by Launchpad at St Marks Worle
17th July 2026St Mark's, Worle has launched a drop-in or young people. It now has18 young people regularly dropping in, hanging out with their friends and learning simple life skills like making toasties and hot chocolate.
Church offers pupils a ‘pocket of peace’ during hot weather
14th July 2026Children from St John’s CofE Infants’ School, Glastonbury, have been finding a cool and peaceful space in St John’s Church during the recent hot weather.
More than 7,800 join this term’s online collective worship
10th July 2026More than 7,800 children, staff and one OFSTED inspector joined Bishop Fiona and the diocesan Education team at this term’s online collective worship.
Bishop Fiona joins service to mark opening of school's Spirituality Trail
22nd May 2026Bishop Fiona visits Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Taunton to commission a new Spirituality Trail, created in the school grounds, to invite pupils and staff to pause, listen and connect more deeply with God and with one another.
A Launchpad into exploring new youth ministry
21st May 2026Eight clergy members from across our diocese, together with curates and lay leaders, have taken part in the fourth cohort of Launchpad training in Bath and Wells.
More than 80 attend RE Conference in Wells
14th May 2026"It was a positive atmosphere of learning, encouragement, and shared conversation throughout the day."
HeartSpace at Gordano School
13th May 2026Over 220 students at Gordano school, recently visited the school library to experience HeartSpace and the 14 reflection stations specially created there.
SIAMS Day
13th May 2026Last week, school leaders from across the diocese gathered for annual diocesan SIAMS support days, providing valuable opportunities for training, reflection, discussion and networking.
Pupils celebrate first year of Cameley Café
12th May 2026Pupils from Cameley Church of England VC Primary School and Nursery, Temple Cloud celebrate a year of serving cups of tea and slices of cake in the community café.
Week of Prayer for Children and Young People (6 – 10 July)
1st May 2026During the first week of July, we are inviting churches and schools, families and individuals, to pray for children and young people, as part of our 2026 Year of Prayer.
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.
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.
