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Today's services

Sunday, 8th November 2026
Third Sunday before Advent
Remembrance Sunday
8.00am Holy Communion St Margaret's Church
The Book of Common Prayer; said
9.00am Morning Prayer St Margaret's Church
said
10.50am Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving Abbey
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Guest For the Fallen
Ireland Greater Love Hath No Man
Parry My soul, there is a country
Bach Prelude and Fugue in C minor

Preacher: The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster

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3.00pm Evensong with Admission of Choristers Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Murrill The souls of the righteous
Radcliffe Responses
Dyson Evening Service in F
Parry There is an old belief
Dupré Cortège et Litanie

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

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5.00pm Organ Recital—Young Artists' Platform Nave
given by Maximilian Haller, Northern Ireland International Organ Competition

Karg-Elert The Soul of the Lake Op 96 no 1
Reger Halleluja! Gott zu loben bleibe meine Seelenfreud Op 52 no 3

6.00pm Sung Eucharist St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Mozart Requiem in D minor
Bach Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier

Preacher: The Venerable Jennifer Adams-Massmann Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster

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Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.

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