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Commonwealth
As a royal church, Westminster Abbey celebrates the Commonwealth every day. The Commonwealth Service in March is a particularly joyful and hopeful celebration. Watch these videos to discover more about this family of nations who work together to make the world a better place, through song, dance and creativity.
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Faith
Westminster Abbey is, first and foremost, a living, working church where people of all faiths and none are welcome. Be still and reflect about how faith weaves the Abbey's 1,000 year story together.
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Knights and dragons
Knights have long been a part of Westminster Abbey’s story, with many buried and remembered inside the church. Today, the Lady Chapel even remembers modern knights during their lifetime. The Knights of the Order of the Bath each have their own special flag and crest. Over to you to explore what it takes to be a knight, perhaps even defeating a few dragons…
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Lent and Easter
Lent and Easter can be times of reflection, hope and new beginnings for communities all over the world. Take on the kindness challenge in our Lent series and discover how C.S. Lewis' Narnia parallels the Christian story celebrated at Westminster Abbey.
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Remembrance
The Grave of the Unknown Warrior is one of the most famous remembrance memorials in the country but Westminster Abbey's connections to remembrance stretch far beyond this grave's poppy border. Unearth the story of the Unknown Warrior, make a poppy and explore the stained-glass windows of the RAF chapel.
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Royalty
Coronations have taken place in Westminster Abbey since 1066, when William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day. The church has been closely linked with the royal family all through its history, and that continues today with the monarch visiting the Abbey throughout the year. Explore the Abbey's links with royalty and have a go at recreating your own coronation at home.
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Scientists
Isaac Newton, Stephen Hawking and Charles Darwin are just some of the names in Scientists' Corner at Westminster Abbey. These scientists buried and remembered here made incredible contributions to our understanding of the world around us. Put your thinking cap on as we explore the natural world and beyond.
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Writers and thinkers
After Geoffrey Chaucer was buried here, Poets’ Corner became the place where many other creative people were buried and remembered. This space in the Abbey’s South Transept remembers people who have explored the world in all sorts of creative ways. Stretch your creative muscles with these videos.
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Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Advent 2021
Sunday, 12th December 2021
Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Advent 2021: Let our longing be worthy of the kingdom which John proclaimed In the iconography of the Christian East – what we.
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Sermon preached at the Festival of St Margaret of Antioch 2023
Thursday, 20th July 2023
Sermon preached at the Festival of St Margaret of Antioch 2023: God is with us in our trials and tribulations and will ultimately uphold the righteous. A few weeks ago the Chaldean.
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Sermon at Ascension Day 2019
Thursday, 30th May 2019
We celebrate today the last of our Lord’s resurrection appearances.
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Sermon preached at Evensong on the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 2023
Sunday, 8th October 2023
Sermon preached at Evensong on the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 2023: Discerning the will of God for our lives and obeying God’s commandments. Whoever says, ‘I abide in him’ ought to walk.
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Reflection: Third Sunday of Advent
Monday, 1st January 0001
Watch or read the reflection from the Third Sunday in Advent, Turning towards hope
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Reflection: Ash Wednesday
Monday, 1st January 0001
Read or listen to the reflection for Ash Wednesday 2023.
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Abbey Welcomes Her Majesty The Queen to Bath Service
Friday, 9th May 2014
Her Majesty The Queen, Sovereign of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Great Master of the Order, attended the Service and Ceremony of the Installation of Knights Grand Cross of the Order in Henry VII’s Lady Chapel, Chapel of the Order, at Westminster Abbey on Friday 9th May 2014.
Special Service Royal Visit HM The Queen HRH The Prince of Wales Order of the Bath
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Reflection: First Sunday of Advent
Monday, 1st January 0001
Read or watch the reflection from the First Sunday in Advent 2023, Facing the mess
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Creation Family Fun: Oldest Tales
Friday, 16th August 2024
Get curious about creation by exploring stories from around our wonderful world that tell us how it all began.
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Reflection: Second Sunday of Advent
Monday, 1st January 0001
Read or watch the reflection from the Second Sunday in Advent 2023, Making a good beginning
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Sermon preached at Evensong of the feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey, 2023
Sunday, 15th October 2023
Sermon preached at Evensong of the feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey, 2023: May we hold onto the perspective of the heavenly city as we seek the peace and prosperity of.
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Reflection: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Monday, 1st January 0001
Watch or read the reflection from the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Mary - Let it be