Lit candle in the Abbey

A Service to celebrate Christian witness in Advent

Date Time Location Price
Wednesday, 10th December 202511.15am - 12pmDean's Yard Free

A Service to celebrate Christian witness in Advent will be held in Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 11.15am

The service will rejoice with Christian communities worldwide; celebrating their witness to the promise of Jesus Christ in the Advent season, and praying with them for the coming of his Kingdom of justice and peace. Eminent figures from the worldwide church will take part.

Tickets and times

You can apply for up to four tickets. 

The Abbey doors will open at 9.30am for those wishing to attend. Members of the congregation are asked to be seated by 10:30am at the latest. Please allow time to pass through security. 

The Service will last approximately 45 minutes.

Dress code

Lounge suit for men and day dress for ladies. Trousers may be worn. Hats for ladies may be worn.

You may dress according to your faith but there are no changing facilities at the Abbey.

Security

The security level for this service will be high and those attending will need to produce photographic identification (such as a passport or driving licence) matching names submitted via the Eventbrite page where you register for tickets.

Baggage

Please keep baggage to a minimum. Large baggage will not be accepted at the point of entry to the Abbey, so other planning arrangements separate from the Abbey should be made please beforehand. There is a baggage facility at Victoria Station.

Accessibility 

There is ramped access at the main doors of the Abbey and all forms of wheelchair can be accommodated. A disabled toilet located in the main Abbey toilet block in the Cloisters.

The Abbey is equipped with a hearing loop system that covers the whole of the building. The Abbey is also able to provide large print Orders of Service. Taxis would be granted access to drop off outside the church.

If you wish to talk through any special needs prior to the service, email [email protected]