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Sermon given at Evensong on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2022

Sunday, 2nd October 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2022: ‘May you live in interesting times’ ‘May you live in interesting times’ is often claimed to be a translation of a.

Memorial of the month

Learn about the lives and legacies of those remembered in the Abbey and discover how people from all walks of life have ended up in the nation's church.

Sermon preach at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2024

Sunday, 3rd November 2024

'O may we soon again renew that song, And keep in tune with heaven.'

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2018

Sunday, 14th October 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2018: May we commit ourselves to dedicate our lives to the service of God in Christ and to the service of.

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Seventh Sunday after Trinity 2025

Sunday, 3rd August 2025

“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”

It is a proper tribute to Charles Gore, Canon of Westminster, bishop successively of three dioceses, founder of the Community of the Resurrection and distinguished theologian, that a lecture should be named in his honour.

Sermon preached at a Service to mark the opening of the Legal Year in England and Wales

Tuesday, 1st October 2024

May the wisdom of God 'enter your heart and protect you with understanding'.

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2018

Thursday, 1st November 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2018: May we all be encouraged by the saints to become ourselves fully. Forty years ago today I was licensed by the Bishop.

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of Christ the King 2024

Sunday, 24th November 2024

May we yet learn how to live in the kingdom that is coming.

St Margaret of Antioch Patronal Festival

Sunday, 21st July 2019

May St Margaret pray for us that we may not fail in the face of opposition but remain firm in our faith and confident as witnesses to God’s truth.

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.

Bairstow, Harris & Stanford: Choral Works

Westminster Abbey Choir presents seminal works by another trio of composers whose contributions to the Anglican choral tradition are rich in historical significance.

A history of coronations

Westminster Abbey has been Britain’s coronation church since 1066, from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II. King Charles III will be crowned on 6th May 2023.

Royalty Coronations

Safeguarding

As part of Westminster Abbey’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults we have put in place a safeguarding policy and arrangements.

Christopher Tye: Missa Euge bone & Western Wynde Mass

A well-judged selection of sacred music by sixteenth-century English composer Christopher Tye, including his masterpiece the Missa Euge bone.

Order of the Bath

The Most Honourable Order of the Bath was established as a military order by George I on 18th May 1725. Since then the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey has been used as their chapel.

Notable people

Reflection: Fourth Sunday of Advent

Monday, 1st January 0001

Watch or read the reflection from the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Mary - Let it be

Sermon Given at the Judges Service 2017

Monday, 2nd October 2017

Sermon given by The Right Reverend Michael Doe Preacher of Gray’s Inn.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to questions you may have about Westminster Abbey's Advent and Christmas services.

Sermon Given at Matins on the Third Sunday before Advent 2016

Sunday, 6th November 2016

Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence.