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Actor Benedict Cumberbatch reads Wisdom 7: 15-24
A Service of Thanksgiving for Stephen Hawking was held at Westminster Abbey on 15th June 2018, during which his ashes were interred in the Nave.
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The Lord Heseltine reads Revelation 21: 1–7
The Duke of Kent represented The Queen at a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Lord Carrington at Westminster Abbey today.
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Simon Heywood reads Wisdom 4: 7–15
A service of thanksgiving for the life and work of Jeremy, Lord Heywood of Whitehall GCB CVO, at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 20th June 2019.
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The Lord Speaker reads Jeremiah 29: 1–7
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, gave the Address at Service for the New Parliament at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey on 8th January 2020.
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Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE reads Jeremiah 7: 1-11
Evensong to celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and London Mayors.
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The Reverend Peter Thomas reads Isaiah 52: 7–12
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of the Rt Hon The Lord (Paddy) Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon was held at Westminster Abbey.
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Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE reads Jeremiah 7: 1-11
Evensong to celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London Boroughs, together with members of the Greater London Lieutenancy, on Sunday 20th October 2019.
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Kenneth Olisa OBE, Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, reads Jeremiah 7: 1-11
Evensong to celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London Boroughs, together with members of the Greater London Lieutenancy, on Sunday 15th October 2017.
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The Baroness Easton DBE DL, Guardian of the Holy House, reads Isaiah 7: 10-14
Westminster Abbey, in collaboration with the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, held a day of celebration in honour of Our Lady of Walsingham.
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Letters
A weekly open letter to public servants from Claire Foster Gilbert, Director of the Westminster Abbey Institute.
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Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Seventh Sunday after Trinity 2023
Sunday, 23rd July 2023
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Seventh Sunday after Trinity 2023: The sower has sown good seed in his field and looks forward to a good harvest. Behind me, in.
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Rear Admiral John Weale CB OBE, Flag Officer Scotland and Northern Ireland, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff Submarines, and Rear Admiral Submarines, reads Jonah 2: 2–7, 9
His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge, Commodore-in-Chief, the Royal Navy Submarine Service, attended a service to recognise fifty years of Continuous At Sea Deterrent.
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7. Eleanor of Provence
Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.
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The Baby
Christmas is one of the most special festivals in the Christian calendar. Make yourself comfortable as you explore the story of Jesus' birth and create Christmas crafts to bring festive cheer to your home. Enjoy weekly over advent or indulge in one sitting and take a moment to think about what the Christmas story means to you.
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Reflections
Peckham Park Baptist Church approached us to support their half term “Apprentice Challenge”. Young people were tasked with exploring and understanding the Abbey before presenting their sales pitch inspired by their favourite area of this great church.
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Developing skills and perspectives
In 2017, Westminster Abbey invited young people from around London to respond to the stories and memories held in the fabric of the building. These young consultants reflected on their experience through a variety of outcomes creating a vibrant and eclectic body of work.
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Abbey marks 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Westminster Abbey marked the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Sunday 20th September 2020.
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7. King John shows a lack of respect
Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.
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Pushing through the pandemic
Since its foundation in 1976, The Prince’s Trust has supported over a million young people aged 11-30 through a range of courses, grants and mentoring support. The Trust’s work assists young people to improve skills, increase self-confidence and helps them to move into jobs, education, training and volunteering. David Williams, from the Trust’s Delivery Partnership and Volunteering Team, explores how partnering with Westminster Abbey helps fulfil these aims.
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Her Majesty The Queens meets a performer
Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended an Observance for Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey on Monday 9th March 2015.