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 on the Annunciation of Our Lord 2026
Hyperconnectivity.
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner
Wednesday, 25th March 2026
Sermon preached at Evensong on the Fifth Sunday of Lent 2026
Lament is not a failure of faith; it is one of its most truthful expressions.
The Reverend Dr Allan Palanna Commonwealth Theologian in Residence
Sunday, 22nd March 2026
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday of Lent 2026
The wilderness will blossom, the lame will leap, the dead will live.
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster
Sunday, 22nd March 2026
Sermon preached at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2026
Remember my cross and my death, and you will live.
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence
Sunday, 15th March 2026
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2026
Faith in Jesus is a journey in relationship.
The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector
Sunday, 15th March 2026
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Lent 2026
No one is left unchanged after an encounter with God.
The Reverend Tessa Bosworth Succentor
Sunday, 8th March 2026
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