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.

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Epiphany 2019

In the Gospels we find lots of references to wedding feasts.

The Venerable David Stanton Sub-Dean, Canon Treasurer, and Archdeacon of Westminster

Sunday, 20th January 2019

Sermon given at A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Alleyn’s School

It is a pleasure to welcome the students and staff and the wider community of Alleyn’s School to the Abbey to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the foundation of Edward Alleyn’s educational trust that has given rise over the centuries to three significant and successful schools in Dulwich.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Friday, 18th January 2019

Address at A Service of Thanksgiving for The Reverend Dr Anthony E Harvey 1930–2018

‘Utterances that are interminable or spasmodic; artistic works or performances without recognisable form; leadership which appears random or impractical – all these fail to communicate because they do not work within the constraints imposed by the rhythm of human activity and the conventions of culture and civilisation’

The Right Reverend and Right Honourable The Lord Williams of Oystermouth former Archbishop of Canterbury

Tuesday, 15th January 2019