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  • Sermon preached at Evensong on the Third Sunday before Advent 2023

    Sunday, 12th November 2023

    Sermon preached at Evensong on the Third Sunday before Advent 2023: What kind of a nation are we and what direction do we want to move in? This is my commandment, that.

  • Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of Christ the King 2023

    Sunday, 26th November 2023

    Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of Christ the King 2023: Today is a summons to believe in God, not ourselves. It is the Feast of Christ the King.

  • 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 given at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Advent 2021

    Sunday, 5th December 2021

    Sermon given at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Advent 2021: Memory and hope belong together. St Luke has quite a number of accolades to his name in popular tradition. First, of.

  • Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple 2023

    Thursday, 2nd February 2023

    Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple 2023: A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. Candlemas is a radiant.

  • Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday before Lent 2023

    Sunday, 5th February 2023

    Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday before Lent 2023: Scripture is full of strange phrases. Scripture is full of strange phrases. A repeated trope we hear throughout the Prophet Amos.

  • Sermon given at Matins on the Second Sunday before Lent 2023

    Sunday, 12th February 2023

    Sermon given at Matins on the Second Sunday before Lent 2023: Let anyone with ears to hear—listen! A story is told of Franklin D Roosevelt, the thirty-second President of the United States.

  • Homily given at Holy Communion on the Third Sunday of Easter 2023

    Sunday, 23rd April 2023

    Homily given at Holy Communion on the Third Sunday of Easter 2023: Today is the day we traditionally honour St George. Today, April 23, is the day we traditionally honour St George. He.

  • Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Seventh Sunday of Easter 2023

    Sunday, 21st May 2023

    Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Seventh Sunday of Easter 2023: Hope and Despair Do you remember Clockwise, the John Cleese film about a headmaster who’s ordered world goes horribly.

  • 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.

  • Vaughan Williams, Tavener & MacMillan: Choral works

    From established works by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Sir John Tavener to premiere recordings of recent commissions by Sir James MacMillan, this new release brings together iconic pieces with strong musical and historical ties to the Abbey.

  • Queen Elizabeth II remembered during Royal carol service

    Saturday, 24th December 2022

    Tributes were paid to HM Queen Elizabeth II during the second annual Royal Carols: Together at Christmas service at Westminster Abbey.

    Christmas Royal Visit Special Service

  • Kindness and empathy celebrated at royal carol service

    Tuesday, 24th December 2024

    The selfless efforts of people who support, counsel and comfort those in need were celebrated at the Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on Friday 6th December. 

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  • Metropolitan Police Service holds Abbey carol service

    Thursday, 20th December 2018

    Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended the Metropolitan Police Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 19th December 2018.

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  • Service of Lessons and Carols

    Saturday, 23rd December 2023

    A traditional service including the singing of Christmas carols, readings, and anthems sung by the Abbey Choir, lasting about an hour.

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  • Princess Alexandra attends Whitehall Carol Service

    Thursday, 8th December 2011

    Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra attended the Whitehall Carol Service, held in conjunction with Christians in Government UK, at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 7th December 2011.

    HRH Princess Alexandra Whitehall Carol Service

  • Royal Christmas Carol Service to take place at Westminster Abbey

    Friday, 4th November 2022

    Royal Christmas Carol Service to take place at Westminster Abbey: The Princess of Wales will return to Westminster Abbey to host a special Christmas carol service on Thursday 15th December. The service.

  • Westminster Abbey hosts Whitehall Carol Service

    Wednesday, 19th December 2018

    The annual Whitehall Carol Service was held at Westminster Abbey on 18th December 2018. The service was held in partnership with Christians in Government UK.

  • Office for Royal Maundy

    Thursday, 21st April 2011

    Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended the Office for the Royal Maundy at Westminster Abbey on Maundy Thursday, 21st April 2011.

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