The west towers of Westminster Abbey in the sunshine

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Today's services

Sunday, 12th April 2026
Second Sunday of Easter
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Morning Prayer Quire
said with hymns
Order of Service available View Order of Service
11.15am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by the Choir of Chingford Parish Church

Rheinberger Cantus Missae
attr Loosemore O Lord, increase my faith
Langlais Mors et resurrectio

Preacher: The Reverend Robert Latham Precentor

Order of Service available View Order of Service
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Chingford Parish Church

Clucas Responses
Stanford Evening Service in A
Byrd Haec dies quam fecit Dominus
Bach Prelude in E flat

Preacher: The Reverend Dr Nicholas Sagovsky Canon Emeritus

Order of Service available View Order of Service
5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Stephen Hamilton

Dupré Prelude and Fugue in B Op 7 no 1
Dupré Magnificat V, Antiphon V (from Fifteen Antiphons Op 18)
Dupré Variations sur un Noël Op 20

6.00pm Holy Communion St Margaret's Church
said with hymns

Preacher: The Reverend Robert Latham Precentor

Order of Service available View Order of Service

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

News

The Reverend Jennifer Adams-Massmann installed as Canon Steward and Archdeacon

The Reverend Jennifer Adams-Massmann installed as Canon Steward and Archdeacon

Wednesday, 8th April 2026

Nigerian President welcomed to the Abbey

Nigerian President welcomed to the Abbey

Thursday, 19th March 2026

The King celebrates Commonwealth Day at the Abbey

The King celebrates Commonwealth Day at the Abbey

Monday, 9th March 2026

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The King Charles III Sacristy

The King Charles III Sacristy

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