Prayers for the farming community
19th August 2026Throughout our diocese, and across the country farmers are struggling to cope with the effects of the intense heat, lack of rainfall and the outbreak of the disease, Bluetongue.
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.
£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
Church honours Somerset cricket legend
12th June 2026Oak doors, which feature cricket bats as handles, have been installed at St George’s Church in Bicknoller in memory of Harold Gimblett, who played for England in the 1930's.
St Peter’s Café Church is 2!
27th February 2026Celebrations at St Peter's Church, Williton, as their Café Church marks its second birthday.
Ask the animals: And they will teach you
2nd January 2026A new teaching programme encourages parishioners to think about the significance of animals in the Bible, and what the stories about them can teach us in 2026.
St Nicholas, Kittisford, honoured by the Choral Evensong Trust
2nd January 2026The parish church of St Nicholas, Kittisford, has received the Choral Evensong Trust Patronal Festival of the Year Award for 2025.
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.
Diocesan Synod: November 2025
29th November 2025Members of Diocesan Synod gathered at St Paul Church, Weston super Mare for the autumn Synod.
Treated like a real family and not strangers
28th November 2025How thinking about inclusion led the church community of Milborne Port to welcome and share the stories of those who have moved from another country to live in their part of our diocese.
Lights, camera, action! How the Christmas story is being filmed as breaking news
26th November 2025Haywood Village Church, Weston-super-Mare are recreating the nativity story as a “breaking news” broadcast, performed and filmed by the young group.
Rural Forum 2025
7th November 2025More than 150 people from all corners of the diocese attended the Rural Forum in Bagley.
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.
Gathering to celebrate Harvest and first birthday of new church
26th September 2025On Sunday the 21 September Orchard Grove Church and All Saints Church in Trull held a joint celebration at a local farm. More than 100 people of all ages gathered together to worship.
Reflection on being part of a multi parish benefice
18th July 2025Gillian Smith from St Michael & All Angels, East Coker, shares the joys and challenges of living and worshipping in a multi-parish benefice.
Walking side by side
20th June 2025On Saturday walkers from across the West Tone benefice set out on a day-long journey that links all eight of its parish churches. The West Tone Walk is a community-wide event which welcomes everyone. It's an opportunity for conversations, new friendships, and being part of something together.
Diocesan Budget Consultation 2025
4th April 2025Join us to learn more about how the life of the diocese is funded and supported and have your say.
Church and farming community celebrate Tractor Sunday with a service in the pub
27th February 2025Churchwarden at St Peter's Evercreech, Michèle Hole, says it’s about recognising their work and showing that the church walks alongside them.
The Rural Forum 2024
24th October 2024A wonderful opportunity to talk, think, discuss and pray together.
Fomer Churchwarden honoured for his services to his community
24th May 2024Harry Meade from Goathurst, has been awarded the British Empire Medal.