Bath Abbey Choir
Here is a joint statement from Revd Canon Guy Bridgewater, Rector of Bath Abbey, and Huw Williams, Bath Abbey’s Director of Music: “We are thrilled to be starting public services in the Abbey from 2 August. While we’ll have music…
Abbey Bounce Back Appeal
Since its recent re-opening, Bath Abbey has launched a Bounce Back Appeal to raise urgently needed funds to support its continuing work and care of its building. During lockdown around 140,000 people have not been able to come to the…
Saying goodbye and thank you to our Girls’ Choir Leavers
A small number gathered in the Abbey on Sunday for a trial service, which will help us work towards starting services again in August. It was the first time members of the Abbey family have been able to worship together…
Extending opening hours: 10am – 4pm daily
We are delighted to be in a position now to extend our opening hours. From Monday 6th July, the Abbey will open for prayer and visiting from 10am to 4pm each day. We continue to pray for our clergy and…
Charles Curnock honoured by Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has announced this year’s recipients of Lambeth Awards for outstanding contributions to the Church and wider society. Among the recipients is a name familiar to us, our very own Charles Curnock who received The…
Bath Abbey re-opening for private prayer
Bath Abbey will re-open today, Monday 15 June, for private prayer in partnership with churches across Bath. The Abbey’s opening times will be: Mondays – Saturdays – 4.30pm-6pm, and Sundays – 11am-1pm. Individuals can come in to pause and reflect,…
Bath Abbey prayer team “humbled” and “moved to tears” by prayer requests
Seeking support or reassurance from prayer is more important now than ever. Since lockdown, Bath Abbey has continued to offer prayers for people online through its ‘Just Ask’ campaign. At the touch of a button, you can submit your prayer…
Bath in Lockdown – The Church Responds
There have been many examples of compassionate care around the city of Bath during the Coronavirus lockdown. Supporting key workers and their families, caring for the vulnerable, volunteering in neighbourhoods – expressions of goodwill have abounded. Revd Stephen Girling (Bath Abbey)…
Prayers for ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ available online soon
Each day from Ascension Day to Pentecost (21 May to 31 May) we will be praying together for ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ in a ten minute service led by Abbey Ministers, available in our daily and weekly worship online section from…
Thought for the Day and prayers for 75th Anniversary of VE Day
Bath Abbey joins the nation in celebrating the 75th anniversary of VE Day tomorrow and is encouraging people to take part in the national programme of events remotely in their homes or gardens. A special ‘Thought for the Day’ to remember…
Just Ask…prayer@bathabbey.org
Bath Abbey is encouraging people to “just ask” if they would like prayers said for themselves, loved ones or those at the frontline fighting the Coronavirus. Because of the government’s lockdown measures, all church buildings are closed until further notice.…
Tell us 3 things you would like to give thanks for
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances”…says Paul as he writes to the Thessalonian church. Take a look at what the Abbey community is giving thanks for and rejoicing over this week. Do please let us know…
Abbey bells heard by locals on Easter morning
Our church bells were still able to ring out on Easter morning thanks to two of the Abbey’s bellringers being given special permission to use the Ellacombe Chime which enables all the bells to be chimed by a single person.…
Come & See event brings together three exciting celebrations and unveilings
On Thursday 5 March, many of our Abbey congregation and extended family joined us for a special “Come and See!” event which brought together three exciting celebrations and unveilings, rolled into one: An Introduction to the Abbey’s Mission Action Plan for 2020-25…
Restoration of North Side of Bath Abbey Completed As Part of Footprint Project
Two-thirds of Bath Abbey’s historic floor have now been fully restored and saved from collapse as part of Phase 2 of the Abbey’s Footprint project – with work on the final phase due to commence next week. Just this week,…
Free hands-on discovery day to be jointly hosted by Bath Abbey and Roman Baths
Kingston Parade is to be turned into a hands-on discovery space where people can find out about the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey from a science and technology perspective on Saturday 7 March. The Roman Baths and Bath Abbey will…
New staff appointed to help achieve Bath Abbey’s vision for the Footprint project
Bath Abbey is delighted to have welcomed two new members of staff to its team, Polly Andrews as the Abbey’s Learning Officer, and Mary Wickenden as Volunteers Officer. Their roles will help to facilitate one of the Footprint project’s aims…
Abseiling stonemasons check Bath Abbey’s west front
There has been a somewhat unusual sight at the West front of Bath Abbey over the last couple of days. A team of stonemasons were abseiling down the Abbey to carry out a condition survey – at a height of…
Bath Abbey Choirs celebrate start of the year with a new Christmas CD
Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for churches with Bath Abbey’s choirs singing at 15 different services in December. The choristers had a packed schedule totalling 18 hours of rehearsals and 20 in services and singing over 50 pieces…
Bath Abbey’s Footprint project receives financial boost from Brownsword Charitable Foundation
Bath Abbey is delighted to have received £200,000 from local philanthropist, Andrew Brownsword CBE DL, as part of a half a million pound match funding pledge for the Footprint project. This is the second time this year that the Abbey’s…
Bath Abbey Weekly Notice Sheet
This weekly publication, distributed in our Sunday services, includes information about our services, upcoming events as well as our community and prayer groups. This will be sent to you by email if you use the sign up. Or, you can download the latest week below:
- Sunday 18 January 2026
- Sunday 11 January 2026
- Sunday 21 December 2025
- Sunday 14 December 2025
- Sunday 7 December 2025
- Sunday 30 November 2025
- Sunday 23 November 2025
- Sunday 16 November 2025
- Sunday 9 November 2025 - Remembrance Sunday
- Sunday 2 November 2025
- Sunday 26 October 2025
- Sunday 19 October 2025
- Sunday 12 October 2025
- Sunday 5 October 2025
- Sunday 21 September 2025
- Sunday 14 September 2025
- Sunday 7 September 2025
- Sunday 31 August 2025
- Sunday 24 August 2025
- Sunday 17 August 2025
- Sunday 10 August 2025
- Sunday 3 August 2025
- Sunday 27 July 2025
- Sunday 20 July 2025
- Sunday 13 July 2025
- Sunday 6 July 2025
- Sunday 29 June 2025
- Sunday 22 June 2025
- Sunday 8 June 2025
- Sunday 1 June 2025
- Sunday 25 May 2025
- Sunday 18 May 2025
- Sunday 11 May 2025
- Sunday 4 May 2025
- Sunday 27 April 2025
- Easter Sunday 20 April 2025
- Sunday 13 April 2025
- Sunday 6 April 2025
- Sunday 30 March 2025
- Sunday 23 March 2025
- Sunday 16 March 2025
- Sunday 2 March 2025
- Sunday 9 February 2025
- Sunday 2 February 2025
- Sunday 26 January 2025
- Sunday 19 January 2025
- Sunday 12 January 2025
- Sunday 5 January 2025
