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First Eucharist of Christmas (Midnight Mass)
Wednesday, 24th December 2025
The quintessential, late-night service celebrating the birth of Christ, the Light of the World, in the midst of darkness.
...the world, in the midst of darkness and includes the singing of Christmas Carols, music from the Abbey Choir, a sermon and Holy Communion. The service...
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Christmas Day Holy Communion
Wednesday, 25th December 2024
A quiet, said service (without music), according to the Book of Common Prayer (1662)
For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. Advent and Christmas Find out more about Advent and Christmas at the Abbey.
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Christmas Day Holy Communion
Thursday, 25th December 2025
A quiet, said service (without music), according to the Book of Common Prayer (1662)
For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. Advent and Christmas Find out more about Advent and Christmas at the Abbey.
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Duchess of Cambridge hosts Christmas carol service at Abbey
Wednesday, 8th December 2021
The service, Together at Christmas, was hosted by The Duchess and was also attended by HRH Princess Beatrice of York and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi; HRH The Countess of Wessex; and Mr.
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Duchess of Cambridge to host community carol service at the Abbey
Tuesday, 30th November 2021
A Christmas service hosted by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge to celebrate inspirational individuals will take place at the Abbey on Wednesday 8th December..
and Christmas at the Abbey Although it is not possible to book tickets for the community carol service, there are a range of other Advent and Christmas events...
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Christmas Concert
Friday, 19th December 2025
Drawing inspiration from the traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols, the Choir of Westminster Abbey presents an enticing Christmas programme featuring festive choral works interspersed with much-loved carols and seasonal readings.
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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.
...and supported by The Royal Foundation, the service was a joyful celebration of Christmas which shone a light on the importance of love and empathy, and how much...
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Epiphany of Our Lord 2019
Sunday, 6th January 2019
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Epiphany of Our Lord 2019: We must live like Jesus in loving service of our fellow men and women, now in this blessed year, 2019.
...think, at least in this country and as far as commerce is concerned, that Christmas begins some time in November, or even back in October, and ends once The...
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Feast of the Epiphany Reflection: God made manifest
Sunday, 5th January 2025
Join The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, on the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord, as he explores why Christ’s birth matters.
...road. Here ends the reading. --- January 6th – it is the Feast of Epiphany and, if you were wondering, the Christmas decorations should be
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Advent II: What are we hoping for?
Sunday, 7th December 2025
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, talks about the traditional themes of Advent and how Isaiah helps us identify our hopes for God's future.
...the waters cover the sea The first three weeks of December bring Christmas lights and Christmas trees, cards arrive, there are parties and...
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Flag days
At various times of the year, we fly the flags of Commonwealth nations, St Peter, the National Saints, the RAF, and the Royal Standard.
It is flown on most Church Festivals, such as the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Christmas Day.
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Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on the Epiphany of Our Lord
Monday, 6th January 2020
Epiphany, the tinsel and the Christmas lights come down, a few chocolates wait on the sideboard for the moment when firm January convictions fail and we are back to business as usual.
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2015
Sunday, 20th December 2015
Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence.
it's in making a speech, organising a holiday, or Christmas celebrations, or even coordinating the visit of an overseas Head of State, the key to a successful...
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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.
In our secular world, things are beginning to hot up in the familiar Christmas crescendo.
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Sermon preached at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Advent 2024
Sunday, 8th December 2024
What is the spirit of this Advent season?
What can distract us from the melee of pre-Christmas merriment, or help us to get beneath the marketing, the mulling, the muzak, and discover the joy that might...
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Second Sunday of Advent 2015
Sunday, 6th December 2015
Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence.
...recently returned from annual leave, I've reminded myself again, as we approach Christmas, that the anticipation of getting away is nearly as important as the...
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Celebrate Advent and Christmas with us
Friday, 12th November 2021
Celebrate Advent and Christmas 2021 at Westminster Abbey
highlight of the Christmas calendar in London, the Abbey’s Services of Lessons and Carols will be held on Thursday 23rd December at 6.00pm and on Friday...
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Sermon at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2019
Sunday, 22nd December 2019
Sermon at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2019: Where we have come from and where we belong now? As we stand on the brink of Christmas, many of us here.
As we stand on the brink of Christmas, many of us here in England are becoming worried and pre-occupied about the weather.
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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.
...will know the peculiar sensation of seeing something which has been at the top of the Christmas list since August summarily discarded at 9.02 on Christmas
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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.
Abbey Christmas services A Service of Lessons and Carols will be broadcast on Thursday 23rd December at 6.00 pm, and Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve at 11.00...
