Talks and Sermons
Lunchtime Talks: Pointing to Easter
Bath Abbey BathRevd Stephen Girling (Abbey Missioner) will illuminate the significance of Christ's death and resurrection using selected images from the Abbey's beautiful stained glass windows. All welcome.
Living with Difference
Bath Abbey BathThe divisions exposed by recent elections are fresh in our memories. ‘Brexit’ is now a reality and the world seems to be ever more polarised. Against this background Archbishop Justin Welby has a vision for the church to model ‘disagreeing…
Lunchtime Talks: Pointing to Easter
Bath Abbey BathRevd Stephen Girling (Abbey Missioner) will illuminate the significance of Christ's death and resurrection using selected images from the Abbey's beautiful stained glass windows. All welcome.
Parenting for Faith
Bath Abbey BathWe'll be starting a new online 'Parenting For Faith' course in partnership with St Michael's Without. The course will provide ideas and tips on how to bring up children in the faith in this difficult time. The course will begin…
Alpha Course by Zoom
Bath Abbey BathIn partnership with churches in Bath, Bath Abbey will be hosting an online Alpha Course by Zoom. The course offers an opportunity to take a fresh look at the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, all from the comfort of…
Harvest by Zoom – ‘One World, One Table’
Bath Abbey BathUndeterred by being unable to meet together to celebrate Harvest, you are invited to host an international household(s) harvest supper and afterwards to join together in a 'Harvest Zoom' call. Everyone is welcome. If you are interested in taking part, please see…
Representations of Saint George in Ethiopian art and culture: A talk by Eyob Derrillo
Bath Abbey BathOn this Saint George's Day, we recognise how he is also the patron saint of Ethiopia, and look at the depiction of this important figure in historical Ethiopian art. A journey into the fascinating Ethiopian manuscripts in the British Library…
Panel Discussion: Bath Abbey and the Legacy of Slavery
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for a panel discussion on Bath Abbey and the leagacy of slavery. The discussion will be held on Zoom with six panellists leading a conversation to learn from the past and shape the future. The panellists include: Wera…
Harvest Dinner: with guest speaker
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for the first ever dinner on the newly restored floor of the Abbey’s nave, with its new eco-heating and atmospheric lighting. Dr Simon Stuart, Executive Director of Arocha International will speak about the earth’s abundance and the critical…
Free Talk: Farming, Food and the Future
Bath Abbey BathFarming, Food and the Future Local farmers Gerald and Ros Addicott and a member of the UK Soil Association will giving presentations on how we need to put more into the land than we take out, to have a sustainable…
International Women’s Day event
Bath Abbey Bath‘How the Other Half Lived’: Celebrating Historic Women in Bath WEATHER UPDATE 8th March: EVENT GOING AHEAD FOR THOSE WHO CAN MAKE IT. A special event to mark International Women’s Day, shining a spotlight on fascinating women with a Bath…
Lecture on the economic legacy of British colonialism (by Joshy Easaw)
Bath Abbey BathJoshy Easaw will speak about the legacy of colonialism in western economics, his specialist field of work with Cardiff University. Unseen Unseen is a UK charity with its head office in Bristol. They provide safehouses and support in the community…
Women on the Walls – Talk & Tour
Bath Abbey BathAn interesting and enjoyable look at some of Bath Abbey’s lesser-known memorials to mark International Women’s Day on Friday March 8th. Location: Learning room, Bath Abbey Time: 10.00 – 2.00 Booking: Free admission but please contact Polly Andrews, Learning Manager…
Mental Health & Christian Spirituality
Bath Abbey BathMental health challenges can present a challenge to Christian spirituality. How do we find faith, hope and love amidst the struggles that ensue when we face anxiety, depression, psychosis, or other mental health problems? Sometimes it feels as though God…
‘Soul in the System’ – a talk by Revd Dr Sarah Bachelard
Bath Abbey BathRevd Dr Sarah Bachelard is an Anglican priest and theologian based in Canberra, Australia, with special interests in philosophy, ethics and spirituality. She is the founder and leader of Benedictus Contemplative Church and is a member of The World Community…
Book Launch: Stephen Girling’s Beyond the Face
Bath Abbey BathJoin us at Bath Abbey as Abbey Missioner, Reverend Stephen Girling, officially launches his first book: Beyond the Face: Looking for the Soul in a Portrait. All are welcome, with signed copies available for £15. Looking for the Soul in…
