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The Saint Alphege Window Design by Neil Ireson.

Unveiling the Updated Saint Alphege Window Design

November 13, 2025

Saint Alphege was a man of principle, of peace, and of remarkable moral courage. His witness is not confined to the past – it is as urgent and inspiring today as ever. The new Saint Alphege Window will ensure that…

Commissioned artist, Neil Ireson, shares details of his creative process with supporters at a recent Saint Alphege Window Appeal event Photo by Betty Bhandari

Fundraising Update: A Remarkable £33,403 Donated by Community to Saint Alphege Window Appeal

November 13, 2025

Since launching our £90,000 fundraising appeal in July, we’ve received donations from so many generous people across the community, including members of the congregation and visitors to the Abbey, Bathonians, Trusts and Foundations, and local philanthropists. If it is within…

Bath Abbey Community News for Sunday 18 January 2026

January 16, 2026

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Bath Abbey Community News for Sunday 11 January 2026

January 9, 2026

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Bath Abbey Community News for Sunday 21 December 2025

December 19, 2025

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Bath Abbey Community News for Sunday 14 December 2025

December 12, 2025

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Bath Abbey Community News for Sunday 7 December 2025

December 5, 2025

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Bath Abbey Community News for Sunday 30 November 2025

November 27, 2025

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Bath Abbey Community News for Sunday 23 November 2025

November 21, 2025

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Bath Abbey Community News for Sunday 16 November 2025

November 13, 2025

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A man stands looking at an art installation of a bomb damaged door from Ukraine, located in the chapel of a church with a prayer wall behind him.

Collateral Damage: An artwork by Robert Marshall

November 7, 2025

Standing within the Abbey’s St Alphege Chapel, Collateral Damage confronts visitors with the brutal realities of war and the resilience of the human spirit. Created by artist Robert Marshall, this striking installation features a bomb-damaged door salvaged from a destroyed home in Ukraine – a simple…

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Bath Abbey Community News for Sunday 9 November 2025

November 7, 2025

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Bath Abbey Community News for Sunday 2 November 2025

October 31, 2025

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Bath Abbey Community News for Sunday 26 October 2025

October 24, 2025

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Bath Abbey Community News for Sunday 19 October 2025

October 17, 2025

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Bath Abbey Welcomes New Members of the Music Department

October 14, 2025

New Bath Abbey Organ Scholar We are very pleased to announce our new organ scholar, Frankie Tempest has started with us. Frankie is about to begin his first year studying Mathematics at the University of Bath. He began his musical…

Bath Abbey Community News for Sunday 12 October 2025

October 10, 2025

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The Revd Canon Guy Bridgewater Retiring as Rector of Bath Abbey

October 8, 2025

Bath Abbey has announced that The Revd Canon Guy Bridgewater will be retiring from his role as Rector of Bath Abbey at the beginning of October 2025. Guy Bridgewater has served in ordained ministry since 1987, in partnership with Jebs,…

Bishop Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

Bishop Michael Welcomes the new Archbishop of Canterbury

October 7, 2025

Downing Street has today announced that the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE is to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Bishop Michael has responded to the news of the announcement. He says, “I am delighted that the…

Bath Abbey Community News for Sunday 5 October 2025

October 3, 2025

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Bath Abbey Annual Reviews

The Annual Review for 2024-2025 is now available here.

Previous copies:

Annual Review 2023-2024

Annual Review 2022-2023

Annual Review 2021-2022

Annual Review 2020-2021

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:

Bath Abbey Annual Reviews

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