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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.
In the Christmas TreesWaiting around we watch our happinessAnd some fall to their knees.
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Advent IV: God's faithfulness to us
Sunday, 21st December 2025
The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival discusses the meaning of Zechariah's prophecy, and how God remains faithful to us even when we doubt.
we approach the great and mighty wonder of Christmas, it can be difficult to talk about the divine mystery, the fulfillment of God’s promises in Jesus Christ. But out...
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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.
As the Christmas carol says 'where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in.' (2) We will all face the merciful judgement of God: we can all...
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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.
Speaking to the long-running Good Morning Christmas programme, the Dean said: ‘Christmas in Westminster Abbey is not a day, it is a month.
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Lunchtime Talk: Dickens and Christmas
Wednesday, 3rd December 2025
Discover how famed novelist, journalist and social critic Charles Dickens shaped the way we celebrate Christmas.
...heavily shaped by the changes taking place in Victorian society and discover how he continues to influence our experience of Christmas in the twenty-first
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Family Day: Christmas crafts and carols
Saturday, 6th December 2025
Celebrate Christmas at Westminster Abbey this festive season. Join our world-famous choristers for carol singing, get creative with Christmas crafts, and enjoy family-friendly festive fun.
...where we have stories, crafts and singing all wrapped up. Arts and crafts - Get creative and make your very own Abbey-inspired Christmas tree decoration.
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The King’s Christmas message to be from Westminster Abbey
Tuesday, 23rd December 2025
His Majesty The King’s Christmas message, which will be broadcast on Christmas Day, was filmed in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey by the BBC.
This is the second time His Majesty has recorded his Christmas message outside a Royal residence, the first being at the Fitzrovia Chapel in London in 2024.
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Service of Lessons and Carols
Tuesday, 24th December 2024
A traditional service including the singing of Christmas carols, readings, and anthems sung by the St Margaret's Choir, lasting about an hour.
...information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. Advent & Christmas Find out more about Advent and Christmas at the
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Service of Lessons and Carols
Tuesday, 23rd December 2025
A traditional service including the singing of Christmas carols, readings, and anthems sung by the Abbey Choir, lasting about an hour.
Click here to livestream this service. Advent & Christmas Find out more about Advent and Christmas at the Abbey.
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Service of Lessons and Carols
Tuesday, 24th December 2024
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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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.
Find out more about Advent and Christmas at the Abbey.
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Christmas Day
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about 11.45 am, following the Sung Eucharist of Christmas Day
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Family Workshop: The Birds of Christmas book launch
Saturday, 13th December 2025
Celebrate your family Christmas at Westminster Abbey at this enchanting workshop marking the launch of a beautifully illustrated new picture book.
intimate, festive experience brings the joy of Christmas to your family through The Birds of Christmas, a beautifully illustrated picture book by storyteller...
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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.
...The Royal Foundation, the service was a joyful celebration of Christmas which highlighted the importance of building supportive, nurturing environments for...
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Princess of Wales to host Christmas carol service
Thursday, 13th November 2025
HRH The Princess of Wales will return to Westminster Abbey to host her fifth annual Together at Christmas carol service on Friday 5th December.
joyful celebration of Christmas, the service will offer a moment to reflect on the importance of love in all its forms - whether within families, through friendships,...
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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.
...service, The Prince of Wales read an extract from Queen Elizabeth II’s Christmas Message 2012: ‘At Christmas I am always struck by how the spirit of...
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
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Recordings
The Abbey Choir enjoys a recording partnership with Hyperion. Its catalogue includes music for the great feasts, as well as Renaissance masterpieces and twentieth-century classics.
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The Christmas story
The Reverend Mark Birch and writer Chine McDonald tell us what this holiest of seasons means to them.
