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Trust in public life

Miroslav Volf gives the annual Gore Lecture on God, Gratitude, and Being at Home in the World.

Debating the climate crisis

Address given at a Service to mark the life of Florence Nightingale

Wednesday, 9th May 2018

Address given at a Service to mark the life of Florence Nightingale: Jesus said, Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Yesterday when I was.

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2018 commemorating the life of Walter Raleigh (c 1554–1618)

Sunday, 28th October 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2018 commemorating the life of Walter Raleigh (c 1554–1618): Do we see the hidden reality in the life of Sir Walter.

Sermon given at Matins in Thanksgiving for the Life of HM Queen Elizabeth II - Corinthians 15: 50

Sunday, 11th September 2022

A sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster about his thoughts regarding the life of Queen Elizabeth II.

Parry: I was glad & other choral works

Joining forces with Onyx Brass, the Choir of Westminster Abbey present a programme of Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry’s lesser-known early works alongside firm favourites.

Music from the reign of King James I

A selection of works from the first quarter of the seventeenth century, when musicians produced a rich variety of music for the court of King James I.

Worship and daily life

In this virtual tour, twelve objects are explored which have all played a part in the Abbey’s worshipping life. Some still remain in use.

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.”

Address given at a Service of Commemoration to mark the 5th anniversary of the terrorist attack on Westminster Bridge and in New palace Yard

Tuesday, 22nd March 2022

Address given at a Service of Commemoration to mark the 5th anniversary of the terrorist attack on Westminster Bridge and in New palace Yard: Today is a day to unite against evil..

Sermon at a Service of Morning Prayer in Thanksgiving for the Life of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Sunday, 11th April 2021

A sermon remembering the life and work of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday after Trinity 2023

Sunday, 11th June 2023

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday after Trinity 2023: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ Go and learn what this means, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ A former Canon of.

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Lent 2019

Sunday, 24th March 2019

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Lent 2019: Where will I end up? Before the city of Venice arose from its salty lagoon, raised on sunken piles.

Sermon at the Liturgy on Easter Day 2017

Sunday, 16th April 2017

Sermon at the Liturgy on Easter Day 2017: In him was life Some years ago The Listener carried the script of a radio talk by an American woman. She had pioneered new.

21st Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture

Thursday, 11th May 2006

Delivered by The Very Reverend Vivienne Faull, Dean of Leicester at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 11th May 2006 and subsequently at Keble College, Oxford.

5th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture

Thursday, 31st May 1990

Delivered by The Very Reverend Alan Jones, Dean of Grace Cathedral San Francisco at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 31st May 1990 and subsequently at Lincoln Minster and Keble College, Oxford.

1st Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture

Wednesday, 4th June 1986

Delivered by His Eminence Cardinal Basil Hume OSB, Archbishop of Westminster at Westminster Abbey.

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Day of Pentecost 2021

Sunday, 23rd May 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Day of Pentecost 2021: I imagine the prophet Ezekiel as a scary chap. Prophesy to these bones, and say to them: O dry bones,.

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Easter 2015

Sunday, 26th April 2015

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Easter 2015: Laying down one’s life Picture the scene: a snowy afternoon in the middle of an American winter in a typical.