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  • Sermon at Evensong on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2018

    Sunday, 28th October 2018

    Sermon at Evensong on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2018: Vanity of vanities Last year one of my nephews came to stay with me for a couple of months whilst he was.

  • Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2021

    Sunday, 24th October 2021

    Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2021: The story of blind Bartimaeus is moving one. The screen which faces the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor.

  • Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2016

    Sunday, 23rd October 2016

    Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2016: Holding others in contempt It’s easy to despise others, without quite realising what we are doing. Don’t bother with Tom.

  • Sermon Given at Evensong on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2016

    Sunday, 23rd October 2016

    Sermon given by The Reverend Melusi Francis Sibanda, Rector, St George, Dunsborough, Diocese of Bunbury, Western Australia.

  • Sermon Given at Evensong on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2017

    Sunday, 29th October 2017

    Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence.

  • Sermon given at Evensong on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2022

    Sunday, 23rd October 2022

    Sermon given at Evensong on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2022: ‘Vanity of Vanities, says the Teacher; all is vanity.’ ‘Vanity of Vanities, says the Teacher; all is vanity’ Not exactly the most.

  • Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2024

    Sunday, 27th October 2024

    Seing things with fresh eyes: discernment.

  • Sermon at the Evening Service on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2019

    Sunday, 27th October 2019

    Sermon at the Evening Service on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2019: We are called to be reconciled to one another. Behind this Abbey Church, outside Parliament and around College Green, ordinary.

  • 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 at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Epiphany 2020

    Sunday, 19th January 2020

    Sermon at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Epiphany 2020: Aren’t gifts supposed to last? We have all been there: despite the best plans and intentions, the gift you’ve bought for someone.

  • Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist of Christmas Day 2024

    Wednesday, 25th December 2024

    ...but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son.

  • A Homily given at Holy Communion on Sunday 4 August 2024

    Sunday, 4th August 2024

    When did you last have a good cry?

  • The Last Supper

    A reflection for Holy Week by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster

  • Sermon preached at the Ninth Sunday after Trinity 2024

    Sunday, 28th July 2024

    For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at last he will stand upon the earth.

  • Sermon at Ascension Day 2019

    Thursday, 30th May 2019

    We celebrate today the last of our Lord’s resurrection appearances.

    Ascension Day

  • Sermon given at the Dedication Festival Sung Eucharist

    Sunday, 20th October 2019

    Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the dedication of this third Abbey Church, which took place 750 years ago last Sunday.

    Edwardtide

  • Sermon at the Liturgy on Easter Day 2018

    Sunday, 1st April 2018

    Sermon at the Liturgy on Easter Day 2018: God raised Jesus of Nazareth from the dead and because of that, nothing in this world can ever be the last word for us..

  • Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Sunday next before Lent 2026

    Sunday, 15th February 2026

    God spoke to our ancestors … by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son.

  • Sermon at Evensong on Easter Day 2019

    Sunday, 21st April 2019

    Sermon at Evensong on Easter Day 2019: One of the most enduring images of this last week was the majestic golden altar cross seen glowing among the ashes of Notre Dame cathedral..

    Easter Day

  • Florence Nightingale Service 2021 Sermon

    Wednesday, 12th May 2021

    Over the last year nurses, midwives and health visitors across the world have been a sign of hope. You have rolled up your sleeves and given of yourselves more than either we or you would have imagined, and we are profoundly thankful.

    Florence Nightingale

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