Public worship will resume in the Abbey from 3rd December, and we will be open for visiting on selected days from 11th December.
In the meantime, the Abbey remains open for individual prayer and you are welcome to visit at the following times:
Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
A service of Word and Sacrament, according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, in which the Holy Scriptures are read, prayers are offered, and bread and wine are consecrated and received as the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
On Sunday morning at 9.00am. This service follows the traditional pattern in The Book of Common Prayer.
Also, Monday to Friday at 12.30pm and at 9.30am on Saturdays. These services follow the pattern of Common Worship.
Entry is via the Great West Door.
Tickets must be booked for our Sunday morning Holy Communion and Eucharist services, due to social distancing measures. For all other services, please note that we may not be able to accommodate everyone who wishes to attend. We suggest you arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Check our coronavirus page for more information about visiting us at this time.
| Thursday, 3rd December 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Francis Xavier, Apostle of the Indies, missionary, 1552 | ||
| 12.30pm | Holy Communion | Nave |
| Friday, 4th December 2020 | ||
| Nicholas Ferrar, deacon, founder of the community at Little Gidding, 1637 | ||
| John of Damascus, monk, teacher of the faith, 749 | ||
| 12.30pm | Holy Communion | Nave |
| Saturday, 5th December 2020 | ||
| 9.00am | Holy Communion | Nave |
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