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Abbey Choir releases new Tudor and Christmas CDs
Friday, 3rd October 2008
Two new CDs of music from the Abbey Choir are released this week by Hyperion Records.
A Christmas Caroll from Westminster Abbey presents a delightful and unusual selection of music for Christmas.
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The Epiphany of our Lord Sung Eucharist
Monday, 6th January 2025
The main service to observe The Epiphany of our Lord, which traditionally marks the visit of the Magi or ‘Wise Men’ to the child Jesus.
Eucharist includes the singing of Christmas Carols, music from the adults in our Abbey Choir, a sermon and Holy Communion. The service will last approximately...
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An Advent Liturgy
Sunday, 8th December 2024
A candle-lit service of hymns, readings, and anthems reflecting on the Advent themes of judgement and of the joyful expectation of the coming Christ.
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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An Advent Liturgy
Sunday, 7th December 2025
A candle-lit service of hymns, readings, and anthems reflecting on the Advent themes of judgement and of the joyful expectation of the coming Christ.
For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. Advent and Christmas Can't attend this service?
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An Advent Liturgy
Sunday, 30th November 2025
A candle-lit service of hymns, readings, and anthems reflecting on the Advent themes of judgement and of the joyful expectation of the coming Christ.
For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. Advent and Christmas Can't attend this service?
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Handel's Messiah
Tuesday, 26th November 2024
Members of the Abbey Choir and celebrated soprano Anna Dennis, along with the renowned musicians of AAM, bring to life this sacred oratorio, one of the best known and most frequently performed works of choral music: Handel: Messiah.
...Abbey and leading period-instrument orchestra Academy of Ancient Music herald the start of the Christmas season with a performance of Handel's most famous
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A Service to celebrate Christian witness in Advent
Wednesday, 10th December 2025
A service to rejoice with Christian communities worldwide; celebrating their witness to the promise of Jesus Christ in the Advent season.
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Princess of Wales to host Abbey carol service
Wednesday, 13th November 2024
A photograph of HRH The Princess of Wales smiling as she arrives outside Westminster Abbey for a service
joyful celebration of Christmas, this year’s service will offer a moment to reflect on the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other, especially...
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Compassion and togetherness celebrated at royal carol service
Wednesday, 24th December 2025
The selfless efforts of people who foster compassion and togetherness in their communities were celebrated at the Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on Friday 5th December.
...The Royal Foundation, the service was a joyful celebration of Christmas which shone a light on the importance of love in all its forms -...
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Advent and Christmas
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Advent and Christmas reflections 2023
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Advent and Christmas reflections 2024
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Advent and Christmas 2025
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Christmas Reflections
Explore all Christmas reflections from Westminster Abbey on YouTube
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Westminster Abbey clay model
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James O’Donnell secures role at Yale University
Tuesday, 26th April 2022
James O’Donnell, Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey, has been appointed as Professor in the Yale School of Music and Yale Institute of Sacred Music. He will leave the Abbey this Christmas.
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Royalty
Coronations have taken place in Westminster Abbey since 1066, when William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day. The church has been closely linked with the royal family all through its history, and that continues today with the monarch visiting the Abbey throughout the year. Explore the Abbey's links with royalty and have a go at recreating your own coronation at home.
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1. Matilda (wife of William I)
Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.
Her husband was crowned here on Christmas Day 1066 and her coronation followed in May 1068.
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1. William the Conqueror and the riot
Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.
William I - or William the Conqueror - was crowned here on Christmas Day 1066.
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Attending a service
People from all over the world visit Westminster Abbey to join our services, which form part of a tradition of daily Christian worship.
Christmas You’ll also need tickets for some of our popular Christmas services.
