Worship & music

Westminster Abbey has been a place of worship since at least the tenth century. We hold services here every day and you are welcome to join us.

Join us at Evensong

Our sung services, usually featuring the Choir of Westminster Abbey, are a special experience.

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Services

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Sunday, 26th March 2023
Fifth Sunday of Lent (Passiontide begins)
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Morning Prayer Quire
said


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11.15am Sung Eucharist Quire
sung by the Healey Willan Singers

Oldroyd Mass of the Quiet Hour
arr Willan Strengthen for service
Mendelssohn Allegro moderato e serioso (Sonata in F minor Op 65 no 1)

Preacher: The Reverend David Stanton Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Healey Willan Singers

Neary Responses
Wood in D
Wood O most merciful
Bach Fugue in B minor BWV 579

Preacher: The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon in Residence

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave

Bach Prelude in E flat BWV 552i
Vierne Clair de Lune (Pièces de Fantaisie Suite II Op 53)
Widor Allegro (Symphonie VI Op 42 no 2)

Dariia Lytvishko

6.00pm Holy Communion Nave
said with hymns

Preacher: The Reverend David Stanton Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer

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Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.

Sculpture of Jesus Christ crucified on the cross

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Music at Westminster Abbey

Sacred music is central to life at the Abbey. Here you can find out more about the work of our acclaimed choir and musicians.

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