Special Services
A Reflective Service
Bath Abbey BathIn the style of Taizé. Theme - “It is finished”; Jesus’ last words Preacher: Revd Canon Nigel Rawlinson
Service of Mediation & Reflection
Bath Abbey BathPreacher: The Revd Evelyn Lee-Barber Theme: Non violent resistance Soloist: Philippa Parfrey
The Liturgy of Good Friday
Bath Abbey BathA ‘final hour’ meditation on the crucifixion. Music sung by the Abbey Choirs of Girls and Lay-Clerks. Music to include Sanders, Lotti, Howells and Allegri.
Online Morning Prayer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us every Tuesday - Friday morning at 8.30am for Morning Prayer, available to view on our Facebook page.
Online Morning Prayer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us every Tuesday - Friday morning at 8.30am for Morning Prayer, available to view on our Facebook page.
Online Morning Prayer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us every Tuesday - Friday morning at 8.30am for Morning Prayer, available to view on our Facebook page.
Online Morning Prayer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us every Tuesday - Friday morning at 8.30am for Morning Prayer, available to view on our Facebook page.
Online Morning Prayer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us every Tuesday - Friday morning at 8.30am for Morning Prayer, available to view on our Facebook page.
Online Morning Prayer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us every Tuesday - Friday morning at 8.30am for Morning Prayer, available to view on our Facebook page.
Online Morning Prayer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us every Tuesday - Friday morning at 8.30am for Morning Prayer, available to view on our Facebook page.
Online Morning Prayer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us every Tuesday - Friday morning at 8.30am for Morning Prayer, available to view on our Facebook page.
Online Morning Prayer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us every Tuesday - Friday morning at 8.30am for Morning Prayer, available to view on our Facebook page.
Home for Christmas
Bath Abbey BathA 30 minute cosy and joyful Christmas service in the Abbey. Gathering around the Christmas Tree there will be Christmas Carols, readings, and Christmas reflections; bringing comfort and joy. Tickets are free and available to book through Eventbrite. The service…
Home for Christmas
Bath Abbey BathA 30 minute cosy and joyful Christmas service in the Abbey. Gathering around the Christmas Tree there will be Christmas Carols, readings, and Christmas reflections; bringing comfort and joy. Tickets are free and available to book through Eventbrite. The service…
Online Morning Prayer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us every Tuesday - Friday morning at 8.30am for Morning Prayer, available to view on our Facebook page.
Home for Christmas
Bath Abbey BathA 30 minute cosy and joyful Christmas service in the Abbey. Gathering around the Christmas Tree there will be Christmas Carols, readings, and Christmas reflections; bringing comfort and joy. Tickets are free and available to book through Eventbrite. The service…
Home for Christmas
Bath Abbey BathA 30 minute cosy and joyful Christmas service in the Abbey. Gathering around the Christmas Tree there will be Christmas Carols, readings, and Christmas reflections; bringing comfort and joy. Tickets are free and available to book through Eventbrite. The service…
Online Morning Prayer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us every Tuesday - Friday morning at 8.30am for Morning Prayer, available to view on our Facebook page.
Home for Christmas
Bath Abbey BathA 30 minute cosy and joyful Christmas service in the Abbey. Gathering around the Christmas Tree there will be Christmas Carols, readings, and Christmas reflections; bringing comfort and joy. Tickets are free and available to book through Eventbrite. The service…
Home for Christmas
Bath Abbey BathA 30 minute cosy and joyful Christmas service in the Abbey. Gathering around the Christmas Tree there will be Christmas Carols, readings, and Christmas reflections; bringing comfort and joy. Tickets are free and available to book through Eventbrite. The service…
Online Morning Prayer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us every Tuesday - Friday morning at 8.30am for Morning Prayer, available to view on our Facebook page.
Online Morning Prayer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us every Tuesday - Friday morning at 8.30am for Morning Prayer, available to view on our Facebook page.
La Nativité – Messiaen
Bath Abbey BathA Christmas meditation with organist, Huw Williams, Bath Abbey’s Director of Music, and scripture readings from Revd Canon Nigel Rawlinson, Bath Abbey and University of Bath Chaplain. Ticketed service in the Abbey, also available to watch live via https://bathabbey.online.church/ Tickets…
Online Morning Prayer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us every Tuesday - Friday morning at 8.30am for Morning Prayer, available to view on our Facebook page.
Online Morning Prayer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us every Tuesday - Friday morning at 8.30am for Morning Prayer, available to view on our Facebook page.
Midnight Holy Communion
Bath Abbey BathA ticketed service. To get the latest Abbey news and to find out when tickets are available, we suggest you sign up to our Abbey Community News sheet.
Christmas Day Holy Communion
Bath Abbey BathA ticketed service. To get the latest Abbey news and to find out when tickets are available, we suggest you sign up to our Abbey Community News sheet.
Christmas Praise
Bath Abbey BathA ticketed service with priority for families. This service will also be available to view live online via https://bathabbey.online.church/
Holy Communion for Christmas Day
Bath Abbey BathA ticketed service with priority to those not online or on their own. This service will also be available to view live online via https://bathabbey.online.church/
Ash Wednesday online service
Bath Abbey BathAs we begin Lent, we are invited to journey with Jesus in a particular way. Our special Ash Wednesday service will be a pre-recorded service from the Abbey and will include Imposition of Ashes, Spiritual Communion and music from members…
Lent Course
Bath Abbey BathThis will be a five week course taking place on Zoom on Wednesday mornings from 10.30 – 11.45am. Everyone is welcome. Session 1: Wednesday 24th February Session 2: Wednesday 3rd March Session 3: Wednesday 10th March Session 4: Wednesday 17th…
Lent Course
Bath Abbey BathThis will be a five week course taking place on Zoom on Wednesday mornings from 10.30 – 11.45am. Everyone is welcome. Session 1: Wednesday 24th February Session 2: Wednesday 3rd March Session 3: Wednesday 10th March Session 4: Wednesday 17th…
Lent Course
Bath Abbey BathThis will be a five week course taking place on Zoom on Wednesday mornings from 10.30 – 11.45am. Everyone is welcome. Session 1: Wednesday 24th February Session 2: Wednesday 3rd March Session 3: Wednesday 10th March Session 4: Wednesday 17th…
Lent Course
Bath Abbey BathThis will be a five week course taking place on Zoom on Wednesday mornings from 10.30 – 11.45am. Everyone is welcome. Session 1: Wednesday 24th February Session 2: Wednesday 3rd March Session 3: Wednesday 10th March Session 4: Wednesday 17th…
Lent Course
Bath Abbey BathThis will be a five week course taking place on Zoom on Wednesday mornings from 10.30 – 11.45am. Everyone is welcome. Session 1: Wednesday 24th February Session 2: Wednesday 3rd March Session 3: Wednesday 10th March Session 4: Wednesday 17th…
Remembering Togther
Bath Abbey BathPeople across Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire whose loved ones have died during the coronavirus pandemic are being invited to join an online community service of remembrance. The Community Remembering Together Service will be available to watch on…
Said Compline
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for a Said Compline service on Zoom for Holy Week. More details, including how to take part, will be available on here soon.
Said Compline
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for a Said Compline service on Zoom for Holy Week. More details, including how to take part, will be available on here soon.
Said Compline
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for a Said Compline service on Zoom for Holy Week. More details, including how to take part, will be available on here soon.
Daily Prayer for Maundy Thursday
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for daily prayer for Maundy Thursday on Zoom at 12pm. Details, including how to take part, can be found on our Easter page.
Holy Communion with Choir
Bath Abbey BathJoin us in the Abbey for Holy Communion this Maundy Thursday. A limited number of tickets will be available soon through Eventbrite or you can watch the service with us live on Church Online.
Choral Evensong for Easter Day
Bath Abbey BathWatch together with us on Church Online or whenever it's convenient for you via Youtube
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Service
Bath Abbey BathAs part of the Freedom of the City: Festival of Learning, you are warmly invited to attend this beautiful Ethiopian Orthodox service of Evening Prayer in the Abbey, and to meet our visitors from London, Bristol and across Bath. You…
Royal British Legion Remembrance Service 2021
Bath Abbey BathRemembrance service with The Mayor and members of the Council, and members of the Royal British Legion. Join us as we gather in worship to remember before God all those who have lived and died in war as they sought…
Advent Carol Service
Bath Abbey BathAn atmospheric service with music sung by the Bath Abbey Choirs and readings to mark the beginning of Advent, the season of expectant waiting followed by the joyous celebration of Jesus’s birth. Please note admission is only with a pre-booked…
Midnight Communion
Bath Abbey BathA joyful celebration of Christ’s birth. We welcome the Bishop of Taunton as our preacher. Please note this service is ticketed this year. Admission by free tickets prebooked via Eventbrite. If you were unable to get a ticket, you can…
Holy Communion for Christmas Day
Bath Abbey BathJoin us at this quiet hour as we draw together before the Christ-child. A beautiful service of Holy Communion, without music and using traditional language. Please read our Covid-guidance before attending: https://www.bathabbey.org/visiting/keeping-you-safe/
Church Family Communion for Christmas Day
Bath Abbey BathCelebrate ‘God with us’ at this informal service, suitable for all ages. If you are unable to come to this service, you can still join us online as it will be live-streamed through Church Online. Please read our Covid-guidance before…
Sung Eucharist for Christmas Day
Bath Abbey BathCelebrate with us. Traditional Christmas music with our Abbey Choirs. Please read our Covid-guidance before attending: https://www.bathabbey.org/visiting/keeping-you-safe/
Prayer for Bath
Bath Abbey BathJoin us as Christians from churches in Bath come together to pray for the city this Shrove Tuesday.
Holy Communion for Ash Wednesday
Bath Abbey BathHoly Communion service for Ash Wednesday. Includes the invitation to receive the mark of the cross with Ash, as a sign of penitence. Please read our Covid-guidance before attending.
Ash Wednesday Sung Eucharist
Bath Abbey BathThe Abbey Choir will be singing the worship and there will be 'Ashing' as part of the service. All Welcome.
Reflections for Lent – Journeying with Jesus
Bath Abbey BathAn opportunity to be still in the middle of the day and reflect on the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, that led to his death. The half-hour comprises readings, prayers, music and silence. Led by Abbey clergy, all welcome. Mondays…
Reflections for Lent – Journeying with Jesus
Bath Abbey BathAn opportunity to be still in the middle of the day and reflect on the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, that led to his death. The half-hour comprises readings, prayers, music and silence. Led by Abbey clergy, all welcome. Mondays…
Reflections for Lent – Journeying with Jesus
Bath Abbey BathAn opportunity to be still in the middle of the day and reflect on the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, that led to his death. The half-hour comprises readings, prayers, music and silence. Led by Abbey clergy, all welcome. Mondays…
Reflections for Lent – Journeying with Jesus
Bath Abbey BathAn opportunity to be still in the middle of the day and reflect on the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, that led to his death. The half-hour comprises readings, prayers, music and silence. Led by Abbey clergy, all welcome. Mondays…
Reflections for Lent – Journeying with Jesus
Bath Abbey BathAn opportunity to be still in the middle of the day and reflect on the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, that led to his death. The half-hour comprises readings, prayers, music and silence. Led by Abbey clergy, all welcome. Mondays…
Reflections for Lent – Journeying with Jesus
Bath Abbey BathAn opportunity to be still in the middle of the day and reflect on the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, that led to his death. The half-hour comprises readings, prayers, music and silence. Led by Abbey clergy, all welcome. Mondays…
Still Point: Evening Reflection
Bath Abbey BathAn evening reflection for Holy Week taking place at 5.30pm on Monday 11, Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 April.
Passiontide Prayer in Music & Words
Bath Abbey BathSymphonie Passion (organ meditations) by M Dupré (1886 – 1971).
Still Point: Evening Reflection
Bath Abbey BathAn evening reflection for Holy Week taking place at 5.30pm on Monday 11, Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 April.
Passiontide Prayer in Music & Words
Bath Abbey BathStabat Mater by G B Pergolesi (1710 – 1736) Sung by members of the Abbey Girls Choir with members of the Bristol Ensemble. Directed by Huw Williams.
Still Point: Evening Reflection
Bath Abbey BathAn evening reflection for Holy Week taking place at 5.30pm on Monday 11, Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 April.
Passiontide Prayer in Music & Words
Bath Abbey BathCompline with The Lamentations of Jeremiah by T Tallis ( 1505 - 1585 ) Sung by the Abbey Lay-clerks.
Holy Communion for Maundy Thursday
Bath Abbey BathA special service of Holy Communion for Maundy Thursday.
Sung Eucharist and Vigil for Maundy Thursday
Bath Abbey BathSung by Abbey Choirs of Girls and Lay-Clerks. Introit: Ubi caritas Ola Gjeilo Setting: Mass for Five Voices Byrd Communion: O sacrum convivium Tallis With footwashing and stripping of the altar followed by Vigil with readings, silence and choral solos.
Led Meditation
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for led meditation for Good Friday.
Final Hour, with Abbey Choir
Bath Abbey BathSung by the Abbey Girls and Lay-clerks. Directed by Huw Williams. The Reproaches Sanders, Crucifixus Lotti, Miserere Allegri O vos omnes Casals.
Passiontide Prayer in Music & Words
Bath Abbey BathJ Stainer’s The Crucifixion Sung by the Abbey Boys and Lay-clerks. Narrator Alex Edwards; Christus Mike Entwisle. Conductor Huw Williams.
Platinum Jubilee Evening Prayer
We are delighted that the children of the Abbey's youngest choir, Melody Makers, will be singing at Evening Prayer on Thursday 2 June at 5.30pm, on the occassion of her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee. Do join us as we give prayerful…
Memorial Evensong: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Bath Abbey BathA Memorial Service of Evensong will be held on Saturday 10th September at 5pm to give thanks for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We join with the Royal Family, our nation and Commonwealth, and peoples all around…
Memorial Evensong: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Bath Abbey BathA Memorial Service of Evensong will be held on Sunday 11th at 3.30pm to give thanks for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We join with the Royal Family, our nation and Commonwealth, and peoples all around the…
Memorial Evensong: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Bath Abbey BathA Memorial Service of Evensong will be held on Sunday 18th September at 3.30pm to give thanks for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We join with the Royal Family, our nation and Commonwealth, and peoples all around…
Service of Commemoration for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Bath Abbey BathA Service of Commemoration will be held on Sunday 18th September at 6.30pm to give thanks for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We join with the Royal Family, our nation and Commonwealth, and peoples all around the…
All Souls Evensong and Commemoration of the Departed
Bath Abbey BathOn Thursday 3rd November at 5.30pm there will be a special Choral Evensong for 'All Souls'. You are warmly invited to attend, as together we remember loved ones, and much loved Abbey church family members who have died throughout the year.
Armistice Day – 2 Minutes Silence
Bath Abbey BathIn Remembrance: Armistice Day Friday 11 November Eleventh Hour of The Eleventh Day of The Eleventh Month The two minutes silence will be incorporated into a short Act of Remembrance in the Abbey Church Yard. At 11.00 am a Bugler…
Royal Commonwealth Society Service
Bath Abbey BathA celebration of Heroes from Commonwealth nations who served with British armed forces during the 2nd World War. The service will include an act of Remembrance and will welcome schoolchildren from around BANES who have enjoyed hearing about and exploring…
Remembrance Sunday Sung Eucharist
Bath Abbey BathThis formal service, which lasts approximately 70 minutes, combines elegant liturgy, thoughtful preaching and magnificent music. Sung Eucharist will be with the Abbey choirs and incorporating a 2 minute silence at 11am.
Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service
Bath Abbey BathAt 2.30 pm The Royal British Legion Remembrance Sunday Parade will take place outside the Guildhall. The March Past & Salute Taking will be followed by a Civic Procession, including visiting dignitaries, to Bath Abbey for the Remembrance Service at…
Advent Procession 2022
Bath Abbey BathAn atmospheric service with music sung by the Bath Abbey Choirs and readings to mark the beginning of Advent, the season of expectant waiting followed by the joyous celebration of Jesus’s birth. Please note there is a limit of 4…
Advent Procession 2022
Bath Abbey BathAn atmospheric service with music sung by the Bath Abbey Choirs and readings to mark the beginning of Advent, the season of expectant waiting followed by the joyous celebration of Jesus’s birth. Please note there is a limit of 4…
Family Carol Service
Bath Abbey BathChildren are invited to come dressed as a shepherd, angel, wise man or citizen of Bethlehem to take part in a fun retelling of the Nativity - with a real live donkey! All welcome, no reserved seating so please arrive…
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols 2022
Bath Abbey BathA beautiful service based around nine Bible readings interspersed with Christmas hymns and carols sung by the Bath Abbey Choirs. Please note there is a limit of 4 tickets maximum per household. Please ensure you and your guests take your…
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols 2022
Bath Abbey BathA beautiful service based around nine Bible readings interspersed with Christmas hymns and carols sung by the Bath Abbey Choirs. Please note there is a limit of 4 tickets maximum per household. Please ensure you and your guests take your…
Christmas Eve Carol Praise
Bath Abbey BathAn informal service with traditional carols including the 12 Days of Christmas - complete with actions!
Christmas Eve Carol Praise
Bath Abbey BathAn informal service with traditional carols including the 12 Days of Christmas - complete with actions!
Christmas Eve Midnight Communion
Bath Abbey BathA joyful celebration of Christ’s birth as we welcome in Christmas Day.
Holy Communion for Christmas Day
Bath Abbey BathJoin us at this quiet hour as we draw together before the Christ-child. A beautiful service of Holy Communion, without music and using traditional language.
Christmas Day Celebration Communion
Bath Abbey BathCelebrate ‘God with us’ at this informal service, suitable for all ages.
Christmas Day Sung Eucharist
Bath Abbey BathCelebrate with us. Traditional Christmas music with our Abbey Choirs.
Holy Communion with the Imposition of Ashes
Bath Abbey BathHoly Communion service for Ash Wednesday. Includes the invitation to receive the mark of the cross with Ash, as a sign of penitence.
Sung Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes
Bath Abbey BathPreacher: The Revd Stephen Girling Join us on Ash Wednesday and mark the start of Lent with a Sung Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes. Music will be sung by the Abbey Choir of Girls and Lay Clerks and will include:…
Choral Evensong for Ukraine (on the anniversary of the outbreak of war in Ukraine)
Bath Abbey BathOn Friday 24th February we will be marking the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine with a special Choral Evensong at 5.30pm, sung by our boys choir and lay clerks. The short traditional service will be a chance to…
Joint Eucharist Service
Bath Abbey BathA joint Eucharist service bringing together our usual 9.30am and 11.30am congregations. Sung by the Abbey Boys and Lay Clerks. We hope you'll join us.
Sung Eucharist with Footwashing
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for Sung Eucharist with footwashing, stripping of the altar and a vigil in the Gethsemane Chapel
Good Friday Family Service
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for our Family Service on Good Friday. Sung by the Melody Makers.
Led Meditation at the Cross
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for Led Meditation at the Cross on Good Friday.
Final Hour
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for Final Hour sung meditation by the Abbey Girls and Lay Clerks.
The Crucifixion by J Stainer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for The Crucifixion by J Stainer. Sung by the Abbey Boys and Lay Clerks.
Easter Daybreak Service
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for Easter Daybreak Service on Easter Day.
Watch the Coronation at Bath Abbey
Bath Abbey BathTake part in the royal festivities and watch the Coronation at Bath Abbey, which will be broadcast on our screens live from 11am. The celebrations will continue with a Coronation Peal rung at the end of the service. Come along…
Vêpres Musicales – Choral Evensong
Bath Abbey BathCalling all francophiles! We are celebrating a special Evensong in French at Bath Abbey on 28th September 5.30pm (followed by ‘l’apero’ / drinks.) To celebrate Bath's long term friendship with France (we have a French twin, Aix en Provence), our Girls…
Remembrance Sunday Eucharist
Bath Abbey BathSung by the Abbey Girls and Lay Clerks. More details soon.
Remembrance Service
Bath Abbey BathAt 1.29 pm The Royal British Legion the Remembrance Sunday Parade will take place outside the Guildhall. The March Past & Salute Taking will be followed by a Civic Procession, including visiting dignitaries, to Bath Abbey for the Remembrance Service at 2.00 pm…
Family Carols
Bath Abbey BathChildren are invited to come dressed as a shepherd, angel, wise man or star to take part in a fun retelling of the Nativity - with a real live donkey!
La Nativité du Seigneur
Bath Abbey BathA Christmas meditation with organist Huw Williams and scripture readings from Revd Nigel Rawlinson. All welcome, no reserved seating or tickets required.
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Bath Abbey BathA beautiful service based around nine Bible readings interspersed with Christmas hymns and carols sung by the Abbey Choirs of Boys and Lay Clerks. Entry is by free Eventbrite ticket. We often have extra space at these popular services. Please…
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Bath Abbey BathA beautiful service based around nine Bible readings interspersed with Christmas hymns and carols sung by the Abbey Choirs of Boys and Lay Clerks. Entry is by free Eventbrite ticket. We often have extra space at these popular services. Please…
Celebration Communion
Bath Abbey BathCelebrate ‘God with us’ at this informal service, suitable for all ages.
Christmas Eve Midnight Communion
Bath Abbey BathA joyful celebration of Christ’s birth as we welcome in Christmas Day.
Holy Communion
Bath Abbey BathJoin us at this quiet hour as we draw together before the Christ-child. A beautiful service of Holy Communion, without music and using traditional language.
Celebration Communion
Bath Abbey BathCelebrate ‘God with us’ at this informal service, suitable for all ages.
Festal Sung Eucharist
Bath Abbey BathCelebrate with us. Traditional Christmas music with our Abbey Choirs of Girls and Lay Clerks.
Celebration Communion
Bath Abbey BathCelebrate ‘God with us’ at this informal service, suitable for all ages.
Epiphany Carol Service
Bath Abbey BathA beautiful service with Bible readings interspersed with seasonal carols and anthems. Sung by the Chamber Choir.
Holy Communion with Ashing
Bath Abbey BathHoly Communion service for Ash Wednesday. Includes the invitation to receive the mark of the cross with Ash, as a sign of penitence.
Sung Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes
Bath Abbey BathJoin us on Ash Wednesday and mark the start of Lent with a Sung Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes. Music will be sung by the Chamber Choir.
Harvest Service
Bath Abbey BathEveryone is welcome at this thanksgiving Harvest service.