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  • Christmas tree returns to North Green

    Tuesday, 7th December 2010

    A 25-foot illuminated Christmas tree now welcomes visitors to Westminster Abbey’s Great North Door and to St Margaret’s Church.

    Christmas Christmas tree

  • 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.

    Royal Visit Special Service

  • Join us for an Abbey Christmas

    Wednesday, 22nd December 2021

    Westminster Abbey invites everyone to join us this Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with traditional carols, festive readings and some very special performances.

  • Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on The Epiphany of Our Lord 2015

    Tuesday, 6th January 2015

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

  • Families celebrate Christmas at royal carol service 

    Sunday, 24th December 2023

    The selfless efforts of those who support children and families in communities across the UK were recognised at the Together at Christmas carol service in Westminster Abbey on Friday 8th December.

  • Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2020

    Sunday, 18th October 2020

    Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2020: Even the Dean of Westminster could not, should not tell you what the outcome will be. I grew up in.

  • Sermon given at the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    Monday, 19th September 2022

    Sermon given at the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: The pattern for many leaders is to be exalted in life and forgotten after death.

    State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

  • Reflection: First Sunday of Advent

    Monday, 1st January 0001

    Read or watch the reflection from the First Sunday in Advent 2023, Facing the mess

  • 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.

    Metropolitan Police Carol Service HRH The Duke of Gloucester HRH The Duchess of Gloucester

  • 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.

    Whitehall Carol Service

  • Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Advent 2018

    Sunday, 2nd December 2018

    Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Advent 2018: Today we start the new Church Year with the beginning of a new season of Advent. Today we start the.

  • Sermon at the Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2017

    Sunday, 24th December 2017

    Sermon at the Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2017: Every tall story comes true It was the smell that first alerted her. Not an unpleasant smell, not at all, just.

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  • Celebrate Advent and Christmas with us

    Friday, 12th November 2021

    Celebrate Advent and Christmas 2021 at Westminster Abbey

  • Christmas Day Evensong

    Wednesday, 25th December 2024

    This service follows the traditional pattern in The Book of Common Prayer.

    Advent

  • 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

  • Christmas Day Holy Communion

    Wednesday, 25th December 2024

    A quiet, said service (without music), according to the Book of Common Prayer (1662)

  • 26th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture

    Thursday, 26th May 2011

    Delivered by Richard Chartres KCVO, Bishop of London at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 26th May 2011 and at Keble College, Oxford on Friday 27th May 2011.

  • Abbey hosts Whitehall carol service

    Wednesday, 19th December 2012

    The annual Whitehall Carol Service was held at Westminster Abbey, in association with Christians in Government, on Wednesday 19th December 2012.

  • A Christmas message from the Dean of Westminster

    Sunday, 25th December 2022

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, spoke of the joy of Christmas and the importance of understanding one another as he gave the Pause for Thought reflection on BBC Radio 2 on Christmas morning.

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