Diocese of Bath & Wells

08/09/2026

This week the Franciscan Peace Pilgrimage has been travelling through our diocese, meeting and been joined along the way by our church communities who offered a warm Bath and Wells welcome.

Inspired by St Francis of Assisi, the Franciscan Peace Pilgrimage is travelling across England as a journey of peace, reconciliation and care for creation, marking 800 years since the death of St Francis.

Here in Bath and Wells, that message was met with welcome at every stage of their journey as they travelled through Keynsham, Compton Martin, Wells, Street, Queen Camel, and Milborne Port.

Along the way the pilgrims were also offered refreshments and places for the night.

Arriving at Wells Cathedral where they were met by Bishop Michael, Dean Toby, the acting Archdeacon of Wells and many others who joined them for the walk to towards Glastonbury. Along the way the pilgrims crossed the fields to Hartlake Farm, where farmer Silvia Smith welcomed them and spoke about the history of the dairy farm and the challenges facing farming communities today.

Bishop Michael led prayers for the farm, for farmers and rural communities, and for all of God’s creation.

The welcome continued at Glastonbury United Reformed Church, where the Revd Alice Watson, Vicar of Glastonbury, and Rachel Thompson TSSF of Glastonbury URC greeted the pilgrims before lunch.

In Street, churchwardens and assistant Area Dean the Revd Jane Durham offered another generous welcome, with tea and cake at Street Parish Church.

The pilgrimage continued to Queen Camel and Hilfield Friary, before heading on towards London in time for St Francis Day on 4 October.

Thank you to everyone who helped offer such a warm diocesan welcome, and shared in this journey of prayer, peace and care for creation.

📸 Wendy Mayo

You can find out more about the Franciscan Peace Peace Pilgrimage here 👉 https://shorturl.at/1JOJh

08/09/2026

Loving God, on this International Literacy Day, bless all who learn, teach and share knowledge across our diocese and Zambia. May literacy empower people, nurture our planet, and create prosperity, strengthening communities and bringing greater health, opportunity and hope to all.

07/09/2026

Got a question about church money matters? Join us for this week’s Midweek Money Matters chat which takes place on Wednesday, 9 September. Find out more and access the link to the event on our event calendar: https://www.bathandwells.org.uk/calendar/1532

07/09/2026

As we join our brothers and sisters in a global week of prayer, we remember those who are persecuted for their faith but bravely share your good news, Lord. We pray for protection and peace in the communities they serve, and for courage in sharing our own faith.
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06/09/2026

Creator God, as we celebrate the Festival of Creation in Christ today, we give thanks for the beautiful world you have gifted to us. Help us to recognise our responsibility to cherish it; to stop damaging it, and to commit ourselves to doing all that we can to safeguard the integrity of your creation.

05/09/2026

Join Gill Sakakini, Priest Missioner at Wells Cathedral, for a Beyond the Walls Pioneering Art webinar looking at how art can open up conversations around faith, belonging and connection.

Gill brings her experience of community engagement through the arts, including her work with Flock Arts, a multi-faceted creative at whose core is creativity, compassion and belonging.

📅 8 September
🕐 1pm
💻 Online

Follow the link to book your place

Gill is a Priest Missioner at Wells Cathedral with a special interest in exploring faith through community engagement in the arts. Her ministry takes place beyo

05/09/2026

Heavenly Father, we give thanks for church administrators across Bath and Wells who are so often a vital point of contact for people in their communities. We ask you to bless them in their work and ministry.

04/09/2026

Could this be you?

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to become the Chair of the Audit & Risk Management Group (ARMG).

We are looking for someone with:

Senior-level leadership experience
Strong understanding of audit, risk management, finance or governance
Excellent chairing and stakeholder engagement skills
The ability to provide independent oversight and constructive challenge
A commitment to supporting the mission and values of the diocese

More details about this role and how to apply for it are available here: https://shorturl.at/EI2yJ

04/09/2026

Creator God, we pray for all those participating in the Franciscan Peace Pilgrimage as they pass through Somerset this week. We give thanks for the example of Saint Francis and those who continue to faithfully follow his way of life 800 years after his death.

03/09/2026

Join Beyond the Walls for a Pioneering Art webinar led by Gill Sakakini, Priest Missioner at Wells Cathedral.

Gill's ministry takes place beyond the church walls where the beauty of creation inspires spiritual conversations through small and large community events, she also leads Flock Arts, a multi-faceted community rooted in creativity, compassion and belonging.

📅 8 September
🕐 1pm
💻 Online

Follow the link to register.