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 and video recording of the sermon.
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Seventh Sunday of Easter 2023
Hope and Despair
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE Dean of Westminster
Sunday, 21st May 2023
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Sixth Sunday of Easter 2023
‘If you love me, you will keep my commandments.’
The Reverend Robert Latham Sacrist
Sunday, 14th May 2023
The Sermon preached at the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
We are here to crown a King, and we crown a King to serve.
The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan
Saturday, 6th May 2023
Homily given at Holy Communion on the Third Sunday of Easter 2023
Today is the day we traditionally honour St George.
The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster
Sunday, 23rd April 2023
Sermon given at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Easter 2023
The end of today’s second reading is perhaps the finest cliffhanger in history.
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence
Sunday, 16th April 2023
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Easter 2023
Peace be with you.
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE Dean of Westminster
Sunday, 16th April 2023
