Sermons
Below you can find transcripts of sermons our clergy and guest preachers have given at recent Abbey services. They deal with current theological issues, religion and world events, and the interpretation of biblical texts.
Where possible, we provide an audio and video recording of the sermon.
Sermon preached at Evensong on the First Sunday after Trinity 2026
May we learn to live less in rivalry.
The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence
Sunday, 7th June 2026
Sermon preached at Evensong on Trinity Sunday 2026
Building a civilization of love in a digital age.
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence
Sunday, 31st May 2026
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on Trinity Sunday 2026
The Trinity is how we experience God.
The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival Sacrist
Sunday, 31st May 2026
Sermon preached at Evensong on the Day of Pentecost 2026
Travel broadens the mind,
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence
Sunday, 24th May 2026
Sermon preached at Evensong on the Seventh Sunday of Easter 2026
‘That which is not assumed, is not healed.’ The Ascension makes the connection between Easter and ethics.
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence
Sunday, 17th May 2026
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Seventh Sunday of Easter 2026
There is glory and there will be glory.
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster
Sunday, 17th May 2026
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