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 First Evensong of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple 2026
Jesus, the Son of God… has been tested as we are, yet without sin.
The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence
Sunday, 1st February 2026
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Epiphany 2026
Conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner
Sunday, 25th January 2026
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Epiphany 2026
What are we looking for?
The Reverend Robert Latham Precentor
Sunday, 18th January 2026
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
