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 the Sung Eucharist on the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity 2026
On forgiving our brothers and sisters from the heart.
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner
Sunday, 13th September 2026
Sernon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity 2026
There are no solo Christians. We belong to one another.
The Venerable Jennifer Adams-Massmann Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster
Sunday, 6th September 2026
Sermon preached at Evensong on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 2026
What is a hero?
The Venerable Jennifer Adams-Massmann Canon in Residence
Sunday, 30th August 2026
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 2026
'So many people place God so out of reach...'
The Reverend Aidan Platten Canon Precentor, Norwich Cathedral
Sunday, 30th August 2026
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2026
'On this rock I will build my Church.'
The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival Sacrist
Sunday, 23rd August 2026
Sermon preached at Evensong on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2026
Travel and hospitality.
The Venerable Jennifer Adams-Massmann Canon in Residence
Sunday, 9th August 2026
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