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Sung Eucharist: Cecile Chaminade

Sunday, 3rd March 2024

Messe pour deux voix égales by French composer Cécile Chaminade, sung by the St Margaret’s Choristers in the week of International Women’s Day

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Workshop: Dignity and Trauma

Wednesday, 22nd November 2023

Westminster Abbey Institute brings together a panel of speakers for a lunchtime symposium on Dignity and Hostility.

Westminster Abbey Institute

Abbey Honours the Life and Work of Nelson Mandela

Monday, 3rd March 2014

His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales represented Her Majesty The Queen at a Service to Celebrate the Life and Work of Nelson Mandela, former President of the Republic of South Africa, at Westminster Abbey on Monday 3rd March 2014.

Special Service Royal Visit HRH Prince Henry of Wales Nelson Mandela

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE

Find out more about the 39th Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE.

Abbey seeks new Organist and Master of the Choristers

Thursday, 26th May 2022

Westminster Abbey is welcoming applications for its next Organist and Master of the Choristers.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey Choir School

New Mass setting to premiere on St Peter’s Day

Thursday, 23rd June 2022

A new Mass setting by acclaimed Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan will receive its premiere at Westminster Abbey during Sung Eucharist at 5.00pm on St Peter’s Day, Wednesday 29th June 2022.

HRH Princess of Wales dedicates Abbey tree

Tuesday, 20th December 2022

Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales dedicated a tree in Dean’s Yard at Westminster Abbey to mark the memory of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Summer: Poetry at the Abbey workshop

Thursday, 14th August 2025

Write your own poetry in a series of creative workshops with poets Jacob Sam-La Rose and Bella Cox, exploring nature, identity, and spirituality in the heart of Westminster.

Summer at the Abbey

Service for CofE and URC

Wednesday, 8th February 2012

A Service of Reconciliation, Healing of Memories and Mutual Commitment for the Church of England and the United Reformed Church was held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 7th February 2012 at 6.15 pm.

Faith leaders United Reformed Church Archbishop of Canterbury Archbishop of York

Canon Anthony Ball appointed Assistant Bishop in Egypt

Monday, 1st November 2021

Canon Anthony Ball has been appointed an Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Egypt, with responsibilities across the new Episcopal/Anglican Province of Alexandria.

Stone of Destiny welcomed to the Abbey

Saturday, 29th April 2023

A service to mark the arrival of the Stone of Destiny at Westminster Abbey was held on Saturday 29th April.

Coronation Coronations Coronation news

Stringer Lawrence

Soldier

In the north aisle of the nave is a memorial to Major General Stringer Lawrence. The marble monument is signed by sculptor W. Tyler.

The Reverend David Stanton

David Stanton is Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer, with oversight responsibility for all financial affairs and all matters relating to the fabric of the Abbey.

Andrew Nethsingha

Andrew Nethsingha: Appointed Organist and Master of the Choristers in January 2023, Andrew Nethsingha is the Abbey’s director of music and principal conductor of the Abbey Choir.

Concert: Gloria!

Saturday, 28th June 2025

Making their concert debut, the St Margaret’s Choristers of Westminster Abbey perform Vivaldi’s perennial favourite with the renowned period instrument ensemble, The English Concert.

St Margaret's Church concert

One People Oration

Malines: Continuing the conversations

Wednesday, 31st January 2024

An academic seminar presented as part of the Koinonia lecture series.

Creation art workshop: Rooted in History

Saturday, 17th August 2024

Join artist Luke Adam Hawker for an afternoon of drawing the trees and architecture of Westminster Abbey.

Creation