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.
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Supporting social action across our diocese
15th September 2026We’re delighted to welcome Anne Futcher, who is joining the diocese as our new Social Action Voluntary Adviser.
Photography festival celebrates creation care in the Chew Valley
15th September 2026The Chew Valley Nature Photography Festival brought photographers, conservationists and local residents together to celebrate the biodiversity of the area and reflect on the call to care for God’s creation. More than 400 entries were submitted .
Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Ethiopian Royal Family’s arrival in Bath
3rd September 2026Ninety years ago, Emperor Haile Selassie and his family arrived in Bath as exiles, Narinder Tegally, our diocesan Interfaith Adviser shares how the celebrations to mark this historic event are an opportunity for us all to learn about welcome and belonging.
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
A volunteer from St Mary’s Church, Bridgwater, is nominated for BBC Award
12th August 2026Tony O'Mara, who has overcome his own 40-year addiction, has been nominated for the BBC award for his work supporting others in the place that helped him change his life.
Celebrating youth and children's ministry
21st July 2026A special Recognise afternoon is celebrated at Lambeth Palace. Cathy Bond, Emily Jeffery and Annie Herridge from Weston Super Mare, Clevedon and Frome were nominated by Bath and Wells to join the celebrations at Lambeth Palace.
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.
One family, four baptisms
7th July 2026Four teenagers from the same family take a public step of faith together, choosing to be baptised at the same time at St Nicholas Church, Radstock
Welcoming a new member of the From Lament to Action Group
25th June 2026We are delighted Jason Selormey as the newest volunteer member appointed to diocesan From Lament to Action Group
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.
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.
Celebrating Earth Day
30th April 2026Gold Eco Church Award winners, Flax Bourton continued their environmental journey, coming together with their community for a day of activities focused on environmental action to mark Earth Day.
Plans for improved school sanctuary space to provides student pastoral support
14th April 2026Minehead Middle School has launched a fundraising campaign to support plans for a new chaplaincy, centred on the work of its Pastoral Support Mentor, Juls Haddow.
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.
A Quiet Day of prayer and contemplation
12th March 2026A recent Quiet Reflection Day held at St John’s Church, Wellington offered a welcoming and peaceful space for people to pause, pray and reflect.
A creative approach to Bible study
11th March 2026A quilting group at St Francis of Assisi Church in Bridgwater has helped people connect with scripture in a new way through sewing.
