‘Living and Telling the Good News of Jesus’ As a house of prayer for all nations Bath Abbey works with partners both locally and overseas to fulfil this purpose in parts of the world where it’s called to work. This…
Bath Abbey searches for singers to join new choir
Bath Abbey is starting a brand new choir – the Chamber Choir – at and is looking for the following singers to join us: 10 sopranos, 4 Altos, 4 Tenors and 4 Basses. Rehearsals will take place in the Abbey’s…
Abbey Electoral Roll – Annual Revision 2021
The annual revision of the Abbey Electoral Roll will take place between Monday 26 April and Monday 10 May prior to the APCM (Annual Parochial Church Meeting) on Thursday 27 May 2021. If you are a member of the Abbey…
Welcome back to our Abbey Boys and Girls!
We are delighted that new guidance means we are able to welcome back our Abbey Choirs of Boys and Girls who will be rehearsing for the first time this year in the Abbey today and tomorrow (Monday 12 and Tuesday…
Statement by the Rector of Bath Abbey on the Death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip
We are deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. For the next nine days, Bath Abbey will be open daily, with Covid safety measures in place, for all who wish to pray and…
Grant awarded to explore Bath’s links to slave trade and history of Black presence
Thanks to The National Archives, Bath Abbey, Bath Preservation Trust and Bath Records Office have been awarded a grant to explore Bath’s links to the transatlantic slave trade and the history of a Black presence in the city by studying…
Covid-19 Remembrance Anthem written by Bath Abbey’s Director of Music
Bath Abbey’s Director of Music, Huw Williams, has composed a new piece of music for a special Bath & North East Somerset event to remember all those who have lost their lives since the start of the Covid pandemic in…
Prayer following the announcement of Bishop Peter’s retirement
Here at Bath Abbey, we are very much saddened by the news of Bishop Peter’s retirement. We are extremely grateful to Bishop Peter for his leadership, kindness, integrity and faithfulness, and all that he has given to so many over…
Advance notice: Bath Abbey closed Mon 8 – Thu 11 March 2021
Advance notice: Bath Abbey closed Mon 8 – Thu 11 March Bath Abbey will be closed for four days next week so that an archaeological survey can take place. From Monday 8 March to Thursday 11 March (inclusive), the Abbey…
Bath Abbey bell to toll 100 times in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore
Together with churches around the country, Bath Abbey will be tolling its largest bell at 12 noon tomorrow (Saturday 27 Feb) to honour Captain Sir Tom Moore on the day of his funeral. One of the Abbey’s bell ringers will be…
