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Congratulations, Reverend Cath!

September 30, 2021 | Comments Off on Congratulations, Reverend Cath!
Cath Candish in clergy robes pictured after her ordination service at Wells Cathedral
Last weekend, at a splendid service in Wells Cathedral, Cath Candish was ordained deacon by the Bishop of Taunton. She began her curacy at the Abbey straight away, preaching an excellent first sermon as part of our Harvest Festival celebrations.…
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New piano donated to Abbey

September 22, 2021 | Comments Off on New piano donated to Abbey
New piano in Vestry
We are very excited to have received a brand new piano, very kindly donated to the Abbey by Chelverton Asset Management. The piano will be used in the choir vestry, next to the main Song School, enabling the Music Department…
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Bath Abbey partners with Fairfield House and UWE for joint service with Ethiopian Orthodox Church

September 16, 2021 | Comments Off on Bath Abbey partners with Fairfield House and UWE for joint service with Ethiopian Orthodox Church
Bath Abbey will be hosting an Ethiopian Orthodox Service on Saturday 18th September as part of the ‘Freedom in the City, Festival of Learning’ a new series of events organised by Fairfield House, Bath, the former residence of Emperor Haile Selassie…
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Choral Weekday Evensong to resume at Bath Abbey from 9 September

September 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Choral Weekday Evensong to resume at Bath Abbey from 9 September
Bath Abbey choirs of Girls and Lay-clerks singing at a service
After nearly an 18-month absence, we are delighted that our Bath Abbey Choirs will be resuming Choral Evensong during the week on Thursdays and on selected Fridays at 5.30pm (during term time). While we have been able to enjoy worship…
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Dedication of the Bath Abbey Psalter on Sunday 12 September, 3.30pm

September 2, 2021 | Comments Off on Dedication of the Bath Abbey Psalter on Sunday 12 September, 3.30pm
Derek Cardy
On September 12th the Bath Abbey Psalter, dedicated to the memory of Derek Cardy 1930-2020, former member of the Abbey choir and organ pupil of Earnest Maynard will be blessed and commissioned at a special service of Choral Evensong. Delyth…
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Bath Abbey Wins 2021 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

August 23, 2021 | Comments Off on Bath Abbey Wins 2021 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
Bath Abbey has been recognised as a 2021 Travellers’ Choice award-winner by popular travel website Tripadvisor. This achievement celebrates tourist destinations that consistently deliver fantastic experiences around the globe, having earned great visitor reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12…
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Walk to mark International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition

August 23, 2021 | Comments Off on Walk to mark International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition
Rector of Bath Abbey Guy Bridgewater, Bath MP Wera Hobhouse and Polly Andrews, Learning Officer at Bath Abbey looking at the Abbey's memorials in the North transept
On this UNESCO International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, some of our Abbey team will be taking part in a walking conversation around Bath about our city’s legacy of slavery hosted by artist Richard…
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Bath Abbey welcomes its very first Organ Scholar

August 18, 2021 | Comments Off on Bath Abbey welcomes its very first Organ Scholar
David Bryson
The Music Department at Bath Abbey will be joined by its very first Organ Scholar, David Bryson, in September. Following success in his A Levels, David has secured a place at the University of Bath to study Computer Science and…
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Abbey opening late to visitors on Thursdays throughout August

August 5, 2021 | Comments Off on Abbey opening late to visitors on Thursdays throughout August
Bath Abbey Summer Nights
This August, we will be staying open past our usual closing time so that visitors can explore the Abbey and enjoy the atmosphere after hours for our event, Summer Nights. Every Thursday in August (5, 12, 19 & 26), we’ll…
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‘Dark Shadows’ poem written in response to memorials’ links to colonialism and slave trade

July 20, 2021 | Comments Off on ‘Dark Shadows’ poem written in response to memorials’ links to colonialism and slave trade
Mark De Lisser
Bath-based poet, Mark De’Lisser, has written a poem, ‘Dark Shadows’, in response to the memorials in Bath Abbey and their links to colonialism and slavery. You can watch Mark performing his poem here or read it in full on our…
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Bath Abbey Annual Review 2023-2024

The Annual Review for 2023-2024 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.

 

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:

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