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Today's services

Sunday, 10th May 2026
Sixth Sunday of Easter
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Matins Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Tallis Responses
Moore Jubilate Deo tone V
Victoria Te Deum laudamus
Sweelinck Fantasia Chromatica

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11.15am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Sheppard Frences Mass
Gabrieli O sacrum convivium
Böhm Auf meinen lieben Gott

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Aurora lucis rutilat
Tallis Responses
Byrd The Third Service
Byrd Christ rising again from the dead
Bach Toccata and Fugue in C

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Stéphane Mottoul

Bach arr Dupré Sinfonia (Cantata 29)
Improvisation: Andante and Scherzo in the Romantic style
Widor Sicilienne (Bach’s Memento)
Duruflé Toccata (Suite)

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

Mozart Missa brevis in D
Mozart Ave cerum corpus
Mozart Fantasia in F minor

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector

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

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The King Charles III Sacristy

The King Charles III Sacristy

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