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CHRISTMAS EVE
Carol Praise 4pm An informal service with traditional carols.
Festival of Lessons and Carols with Abbey Boys’ and Men’s Choirs 7pm Entry to this very popular service is by (free) ticket only. Tickets are available from the Abbey Shop from 28 November and also on the door.
Midnight Communion with Abbey Girls’ and Men’s Choir 11.15pmBe there at the very start of Christmas. A celebration of Christ’s birth, and with him the birth of new hope for the world, led by the Rt Revd Peter Price, Bishop of Bath & Wells.
CHRISTMAS DAY
Holy Communion 8am A said service of Holy Communion, using traditional language.
Family Communion 9.15am Celebrate ‘God with us’ at this informal service, suitable for all ages. Music led by the Abbey Boys’ Choir.
Sung Eucharist for Christmas 11amA formal service of Holy Communion. Music led by the Abbey Girls’ and Men’s Choirs.
MONDAY 26 DECSt Stephen’s Day Eucharist 1.10pm
BATH ABBEY OFFICE12 Kingston BuildingsBath BA1 1LT01225 422 462 [email protected] www.bathabbey.org
SUNDAY SERVICESNovember and December
8am Holy Communion9.15am Parish Communion11am Choral Matins12.15pm Holy Communion3.30pm Choral Evensong6.30pm By The Way: Informal Service For seasonal changes to the usual pattern of services, please consult the website or office.
VISITOR OPENING HOURSThe large number of special events and services taking place in November and December means that the Abbey will be closed to visitors at certain times. For details of opening hours please consult notice boards, website or the Abbey Office.
THE ABBEY SHOPThe Abbey Shop will maintain the usual opening hours even when the church is not accessible to visitors. Look out for extended shop times during the Christmas market.
FESTIVE TOWER TOURS Frequent 45 minute Christmas Market Tower Tours are available 24 Nov - 10 Dec (not Sundays).Tickets: Adult £6, Child (5-15 yrs) £3. Includes free mulled wine/hot drink at the top.
Ticket sales and entrance near the Orange Grove. Please check website for further details including ticket sales and times for the rest of the year.
Advent and Christmas 2011
www.bathabbey.org
Join us to celebrate this joyous season
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SPECIAL SERVICES
An Advent Procession by Candlelight Abbey Boys’, Girls’ and Men’s ChoirsSunday 27 Nov 6.30pm One of the most popular services of the Abbey’s year. Join us for a candlelit service with music and readings to mark the beginning of Advent.
Entrance is by (free) ticket only. Tickets are available from the Abbey Shop from Mon 7 Nov, and also on the door.
Family Carol Service Sunday 18 Dec 3pm and 4.30pmChildren are invited to come dressed as a shepherd, angel, wise man or citizen of Bethlehem to create a stunning Christmas tableau. Features Mr Frosty the donkey.
All welcome, no reserved seating so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
FESTIVE CONCERTS
Handel’s Messiah Friday 2 Dec and Saturday 3 Dec 7.30 pmThe Bath Choral Society return to the Abbey just in time for Christmas with their rendition of Handel’s Messiah.
Tickets: Adult £8-£21, Young Person £4 Available from Bath Box Office, 01225 463 362
Christmas Gala ConcertSaturday 17 Dec 7pmFeaturing the Abbey’s Choirs of Boys, Girls andMen, plus brass ensemble, organ and harp and the traditional candlelit performance of Benjamin Britten’s ‘Ceremony of Carols’ by the Girls’ Choir.
Tickets: £8-£15 reserved seats, £7.50 unreserved seatsAvailable from Bath Box Office, 01225 463 362
INFORMAL CAROLS Shoppers’ CarolsSat 26 Nov, Sat 3 Dec and Sat 10 Dec1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pmAn informal 20 minute service with traditional carols. Ideal for weary shoppers.
Free admission
Carols for Choir and Audience Saturday 10 Dec 7pm A festive evening of your favourite carols, introduced by Imogen Sellers (BBC Points West). Full audience participation with items from the Abbey’s Girls’ and Boys’ Choirs.
Tickets: Adult £6, Child £3 Available from Bath Box Office 01225 463 362
ADVENT SCULPTURE BY JANE SARGEANT
Tuesday 22 Nov to Friday 23 DecInspired by the Gilbert Scott Corona, Jane’s installation which hangs suspended mid-air in the centre of the crossing is intended to reflect some of the Abbey’s interior architecture and has an Advent theme of darkness turning into light.
