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The Last Supper
A reflection for Holy Week by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster
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Sung Eucharist with the Washing of Feet
Thursday, 28th March 2024
This Sung Eucharist service commemorates the Last Supper at which Jesus gave us the new commandment that we love one another (Latin mandatum, from which we derive the word Maundy).
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The Westminster Retable
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the Westminster Retable, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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What is a coronation?
Coronations are events in history that you may heard of, read about or seen in a film, but the details are a little vague. What is a coronation and why do they happen? Find out answers to these questions and more in this introductory guide.
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J is for Jesus
Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?
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Sermon Given at Evensong on Palm Sunday 2016
Sunday, 20th March 2016
Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence.
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J.R. Clayton & Alfred Bell
Artist
John Richard Clayton and Alfred Bell designed several stained glass windows for Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's Church Westminster. Clayton also designed some memorials.
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A Reflection for Good Friday
Friday, 10th April 2020
I was outside in the Abbey garden. The sun shone on cherry blossom and tulips. Spring ablaze before me, full of new life and promise.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist with the Washing of the Feet on Maundy Thursday 2015
Thursday, 2nd April 2015
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2019
Thursday, 18th April 2019
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2019: Our Lord Jesus Christ offered his back to the smiters and his body on the Cross on Good Friday. Our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2016
Thursday, 24th March 2016
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Epiphany of Our Lord 2019
Sunday, 6th January 2019
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Epiphany of Our Lord 2019: We must live like Jesus in loving service of our fellow men and women, now in this blessed year, 2019.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day 2019
Sunday, 21st April 2019
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day 2019: Now we enter fully into the joy of the risen Lord. Many of us have journeyed in a particular way with Jesus Christ.
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Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Easter 2023
Sunday, 16th April 2023
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Easter 2023: Peace be with you. When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week. That is.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Easter 2017
Sunday, 23rd April 2017
Sermon given by The Reverend Tony Kyriakides, Priest Vicar.
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Sir George Gilbert Scott
Architect, Historian and Writer
In the centre of the nave is the grave of Sir George Gilbert Scott, architect and Surveyor of the Fabric at the Abbey from 1849-1878.
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A Reflection on closing down
Friday, 20th March 2020
I sat staring at a computer screen trying to find words that I could use that would explain why we had to close the Abbey.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day 2015
Sunday, 5th April 2015
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2017
Sunday, 26th March 2017
Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon Treasurer and Almoner.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist with the Washing of the Feet, Maundy Thursday 2017
Thursday, 13th April 2017
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.