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  • Advent Reflection #3: God who keeps faith for ever

    Sunday, 15th December 2024

    Join The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival as she explores the psalm for the day, reminding us of why we should 'rejoice in the Lord always'.

  • Sermon given at Evensong on the First Sunday after Trinity 2018

    Sunday, 3rd June 2018

    Sermon given at Evensong on the First Sunday after Trinity 2018: Seeing through tears. O Lord, God of my salvation, I cry out in your presence …You have put me in the.

  • Sermon preached at Evensong on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2023

    Sunday, 27th August 2023

    Sermon preached at Evensong on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2023: 'Let your gentleness be known to everyone.' Words from this afternoon’s Psalm, 139: If I climb up into heaven, thou.

  • Sermon at Evensong on the Third Sunday before Lent 2019

    Sunday, 17th February 2019

    Sermon at Evensong on the Third Sunday before Lent 2019: Seeing in the dark The Feast of Candlemas, which the Church observed at the beginning of February, celebrates one of the most.

  • The Feast of the Ascension at Westminster Abbey

    The Choir of Westminster Abbey continues its exploration of the rich repertoire for the great feast days of the church year with this programme of music for the Feast of the Ascension.

  • The Feast of Saint Peter the Apostle at Westminster Abbey

    A varied collection of music one might hear if visiting the Abbey on its patronal feast - that of St Peter the Apostle on 29th June.

  • O praise the Lord: Restoration music from Westminster Abbey

    The Choir of Westminster Abbey under director James O’Donnell delves into the Abbey’s vaults for this fascinating programme of music from the Restoration era.

  • The Feast of St Michael and All Angels at Westminster Abbey

    Continuing its series exploring the rich repertoire of music for the church’s great feasts, here the Abbey Choir presents a selection of music for Michaelmas.

  • Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday 2018

    Wednesday, 14th February 2018

    Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster

  • Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Lent 2015

    Sunday, 8th March 2015

    Sermon given by The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Chaplain.

  • Sermon Given at Matins on the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 2016

    Sunday, 7th August 2016

    Sermon given by The Reverend Dr Paul Edmondson, Head of Research, The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

  • Second Sunday of Lent

    Sunday, 16th March 2025

    The Reverend Mark Birch discovers how our repentance is made possible through Jesus, bringing us closer to God.

  • Sermon Given at Matins on the Third Sunday before Lent 2017

    Sunday, 12th February 2017

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

  • Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist with Inauguration of St Margaret's Choristers

    Sunday, 1st October 2023

    Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist with Inauguration of St Margaret's Choristers: This is wonderful, but it is also a little awkward. This is a bit awkward. Mainly, this is wonderful, but.

  • Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday after Trinity

    Sunday, 30th June 2024

    You hid your face from me and I was utterly dismayed.

  • Sermon Given at Matins on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 2015

    Sunday, 30th August 2015

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

  • Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2017

    Sunday, 26th March 2017

    Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon Treasurer and Almoner.

  • Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity 2018

    Sunday, 21st October 2018

    Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity 2018: How do we experience and understand silence?.

  • Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday 2019

    Wednesday, 6th March 2019

    Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster. 'First, we must approach God in penitence, acknowledging our sinfulness.'

  • Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday before Lent 2022

    Sunday, 20th February 2022

    Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday before Lent: Sleep, in heaven, is impossible. Bob Monkhouse, of blessed memory, told many memorable jokes—this one sticks in my mind, possibly.

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