Sermons

Below you can find transcripts of sermons our clergy and guest preachers have given at recent Abbey services. They deal with current theological issues, religion and world events, and the interpretation of biblical texts.

Where possible, we provide an audio recording of the sermon, which you can download as a podcast. You can also subscribe to our podcast to receive our latest sermons and lectures.

Celebrating the re-building of Westminster Abbey 1269 in the presence of HM The Queen

Our celebration today marks a particular moment in the long history of this Abbey Church.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Tuesday, 15th October 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist of St Michael and All Angels 2019

Why are we all here?

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 29th September 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity 2019

Lancelot Andrewes

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 22nd September 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity 2019

What is money for?

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 22nd September 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 2019

Dr Edward Bouverie Pusey, who fought for the soul of our beloved Church of England.

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 15th September 2019

Sermon at Evensong with Installation of Headmaster and Admission of Choristers

Generations to come will look back at the music of our rich and creative times.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 8th September 2019

The biggest challenge we face is actually time – getting all our work done alongside the daily routine of the Abbey as a working church, visitor attraction and home to 1,000 years of history.

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