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The Charles Gore Lecture 2005 No. 1
Tuesday, 15th February 2005
Before I moved to Westminster Abbey, I used to live near an Immigration Detention Centre. Three years ago, just before Christmas, I heard there was no priest working at the Chaplaincy.
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Sermon given on the Second Sunday of Lent 2020
Sunday, 8th March 2020
Not quite ten years ago, a small group of tents were pitched, one night, on College Green, in Bristol. This was the beginning of an Occupy protest.
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Advent Reflection #1: Who are we expecting?
Sunday, 1st December 2024
Listen as The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, reflects on Luke’s gospel passage for the First Sunday of Advent.
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A reflection for Passiontide
Sunday, 29th March 2020
At first glance, the site of Auschwitz Birkenau and the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria della Concezione appear to have very little in common.
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Sermon given on Christmas Day 2019
Wednesday, 25th December 2019
There is a famous Christmas Day story set here in Westminster Abbey. It takes us back to Christmas Day 1066 William the Conqueror came here to be crowned.
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Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on the Epiphany of Our Lord
Monday, 6th January 2020
Epiphany, the tinsel and the Christmas lights come down, a few chocolates wait on the sideboard for the moment when firm January convictions fail and we are back to business as usual.
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Address for an Easter Day podcast, with HRH The Prince of Wales
Sunday, 12th April 2020
From the vantage point of life in Christ, we begin to see, often through our tears, the renewal of all creation.
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Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2023
Wednesday, 1st November 2023
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2023: God will wipe away every tear. Today's readings centre on the theme of "Praising God and thanking Him for His love.
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Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Advent 2024
Sunday, 1st December 2024
'Year passes year, silently; Christ’s coming is ever nearer.'
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Reflection: First Sunday of Lent
Monday, 1st January 0001
Read or listen to the reflection for the First Sunday of Lent 2024.
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Reflection: Maundy Thursday
Monday, 1st January 0001
Read or listen to the reflection for Maundy Thursday
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Reflection: Palm Sunday
Monday, 1st January 0001
Read or listen to the reflection for Palm Sunday
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Sermon given at Evensong on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2022
Sunday, 21st August 2022
Sermon given at Evensong on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2022: Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a.
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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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Episode 1 - What is a coronation?
Join Aaron and Sophie online to peek behind the scenes of Westminster Abbey, which has been the coronation church for nearly 1,000 years. Discover what happens and why through games, crafts, stories and more.
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1. Matilda (wife of William I)
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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Abbey welcomes new Lord Mayor of Westminster
Monday, 3rd July 2023
Matins, attended in Civic State by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Patricia McAllister, was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 2nd July 2023.
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Letters
A weekly open letter to public servants from Claire Foster Gilbert, Director of the Westminster Abbey Institute.
