Latest News - Bath Abbey

Extending opening hours: 10am – 4pm daily

July 6, 2020 | Comments Off

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

July 1, 2020 | Comments Off

Charles Curnock pictured left and Bath MP Wera Hobhouse pictured right at the Roman Baths with Bath Abbey in the background

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

June 15, 2020 | Comments Off

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

June 2, 2020 | Comments Off

Kalyn Mallard, a member of the Bath Abbey Prayer Team

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

May 28, 2020 | Comments Off

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

May 15, 2020 | Comments Off

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

May 7, 2020 | Comments Off

An old, black and white photo of the outside of Bath Abbey

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

April 27, 2020 | Comments Off

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

April 18, 2020 | Comments Off

“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

April 13, 2020 | Comments Off

Ellacombe chimes rung on Easter morning 2020

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.…

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:

Abbey Annual Review 2022-2023

The Annual Review for 2022-2023 is now available here. If you'd like a printed copy, we kindly ask if you could please download and print this yourself, as we're only printing a small number of copies this year.

The Financial Report for 2021 is here. The 2020 Financial Reports are available here: Bath Abbey Limited: Part 1 and Bath Abbey PCC: Part 2

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Bath Abbey Weekly Notice Sheet

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