Reflections from the Taizé pilgrimage 2026
7th September 2026Pilgrims from Bath and Wells joined thousands from across the world for a week of prayer, reflection and shared worship.
News
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Revd Ana Lawrence has died
1st September 2026It is with great sadness that we share the news that our much-loved colleague and friend, the Revd Ana Lawrence, Rector of Street with Walton and Compton Dundon, has died. We hold Ana's husband Kevin, her children, and all her family and friends in our prayers at this difficult time.
Bishop Michael offers prayers for Bishop Barry Rogerson and his family
27th August 2026It is with sadness that the Diocese of Bristol shares the news of the death of Bishop Barry Rogerson who, following his retirement, served as Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
Portbury chaplaincy welcomes Bishop Fiona
27th August 2026Bishop Fiona visited ships, met with seafarers and learnt about the work of the chaplaincy team who care for those working at sea.
Summer Safeguarding Newsletter
19th August 2026All the latest information and resources from the diocesan Safeguarding team
Rededication service for German pilot shot down over Porlock 86 years ago
16th August 2026The service in Porlock highlighted the story of community, forgiveness and reconciliation
Building Management Portal
7th August 2026The Church of England is introducing a new national digital system for managing applications relating to works on churches, their contents, and churchyards
General Synod Elections 2026
24th July 2026This summer, elections will take place for the next General Synod of the Church of England.
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.
Diocesan Synod: July 2026
10th July 2026Diocesan Synod and the Annual General Meeting of the Diocesan Board of Finance took place at Flourish House on Wednesday, 8 July.
‘Hope for the future’ - National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast
8th July 2026Craig Philbrick, Vicar of St Paul’s Weston super Mare, joined Dan Aldridge, MP for the town in Westminster for the Parliamentary Breakfast and shares with us a reflection on the morning.
A day of fun and connection for clergy families
2nd July 2026Nine clergy families from across the diocese gather for a day of friendship, fun and time together.
£1.4m of National Lottery Heritage funding for church spire
2nd July 2026St Dubricius Church, Porlock has secured £1.4m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to save its rare oak spire
A weekend of celebrations as 12 new Priests and 6 new Deacons are ordained
29th June 2026People from across the diocese, and many from further afield, gathered this weekend in celebration and thanksgiving as 18 people were ordained, marking the beginning of new ministries across Bath and Wells.
Scones and Stones appeal raises almost £30,000 for churchyard wall
24th June 2026A collapsed churchyard wall at Holy Trinity, Norton Malreward, sparked a wave of generosity from the local community and a neighbouring church, with almost £30,000 raised to help rebuild it.
Pilgrimage to the Peace Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia
23rd June 2026Earlier this year a group of eight members of the Bath Interfaith Group travelled to Tbilisi and spent time with Bishop Malkhaz Songulashvili, who has created a Peace Cathedral in the city.
A focus on missional opportunities for clergy day
12th June 2026On Monday, 8 June, over 150 clergy came together for the annual gathering of stipendiary and self-supporting licensed clergy. The day was focused on missional opportunities, particularly engaging with children and young people.
A moving encounter with sacred books at Wells Cathedral
10th June 2026Bishop Michael and the acting Archdeacon of Wells, Jonathan Lloyd, welcomed Father Ayoob Adwar, formerly a monk and priest of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq.
Meet our new ordinands
9th June 2026Petertide ordinations will take place on Saturday 27 June and Sunday 28 June across our diocese. Twelve people are being ordained as priests and six as deacons.
The teacher who found her faith in school
9th June 2026Ingrid Barnsley, one of this year's #NewRevs shares her journey to ordination.
