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 at the Baptism of Christ, 2026
We are beloved, just as we are, whoever we are.
The Reverend Tessa Bosworth Succentor
Sunday, 11th January 2026
Sermon preached at Evensong on the First Sunday of Christmas 2025
The manger has become so familiar, so comforting, that we perhaps need to look a little deeper.
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence
Sunday, 28th December 2025
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on Christmas Day 2025
The birth of a child is an assault on the senses.
The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector
Thursday, 25th December 2025
Sermon preached at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2025
‘Surely, I am coming soon.’
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence
Sunday, 21st December 2025
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2025
Being a Christian has consequences.
The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival Sacrist
Sunday, 21st December 2025
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Advent 2025
“Are you the one who is to come?”
The Reverend Tessa Bosworth Succentor
Sunday, 14th December 2025
