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 Annunciation of Our Lord 2024

If we can but bear it, we will see that all around are the fields of paradise.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster

Monday, 8th April 2024

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Easter 2024

‘My Lord and my God.’

The Reverend Ralph Godsall Acting Minor Canon

Sunday, 7th April 2024

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day 2024

Easter Day and Christ is risen. Easter Day and the whole gospel of God.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE

Sunday, 31st March 2024

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday of Lent 2024

And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.

The Reverend Justin White Priest Vicar

Sunday, 17th March 2024

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2024

God is love.

The Reverend Ralph Godsall Acting Minor Canon

Sunday, 10th March 2024

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Lent 2024

The Wedding at Cana

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 3rd March 2024

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Lent 2024

‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.’

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologiand and Almoner

Sunday, 18th February 2024

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday 2024

‘What’s love got to do with it?’

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster

Wednesday, 14th February 2024

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on Racial Justice Sunday 2024

Let us begin and finish with glory.

The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby GCVO Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan

Sunday, 11th February 2024

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday before Lent 2024

In the first few lines of John’s gospel, I hope anyone would find ideas that are gripping and enticing.

The Reverend Mark Birch MVO

Sunday, 4th February 2024

Sermon preached at Evensong on the Baptism of Christ 2024

Returning from Bethlehem.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 7th January 2024

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Baptism of Christ 2024

The Baptism of Jesus by John in the River Jordan is one of the most important stories in the New Testament.

The Reverend Ralph Godsall Minor Canon

Sunday, 7th January 2024

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist of the Feast of the Epiphany 2024

The challenge for the Church is to acknowledge, to welcome, the insight of outsiders.

The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Precentor

Saturday, 6th January 2024

Sermon Christmas Day 2023

In the beginning was the Word.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE Dean of Westminster

Monday, 25th December 2023

Sermon preached at the First Eucharist of Christmas 2023

The Incarnation of Jesus Christ is not a myth.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

Sunday, 24th December 2023

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Advent 2023

John Baptist’s voice came from the edge, not from the centre of power.

The Reverend Ralph Godsall Minor Canon

Sunday, 10th December 2023

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of Christ the King 2023

Today is a summons to believe in God, not ourselves.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 26th November 2023

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday before Advent 2023

Where is the violence we see and sometimes experience actually coming from?

The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Precentor

Sunday, 19th November 2023

Sermon preached at Evensong on the Third Sunday before Advent 2023

What kind of a nation are we and what direction do we want to move in?

The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon in Residence

Sunday, 12th November 2023

Sermon preached at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2023

Naming God

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 5th November 2023

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2023

Many of us don’t love ourselves nearly enough.

The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Precentor

Sunday, 5th November 2023

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2023

God will wipe away every tear.

His Excellency The Most Reverend Bashar Matti Warda Archbishop of Erbil of the Chaldeans

Wednesday, 1st November 2023

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity 2023

If we wish to be seen as virtuous, then we should commit to a life of virtue.

The Reverend Robert Latham Sacrist

Sunday, 22nd October 2023

Sermon preached at Evensong of the feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey, 2023

May we hold onto the perspective of the heavenly city as we seek the peace and prosperity of our city.

The Right Reverend Dr Joanne Grenfell Bishop of Stepney, Diocese of London

Sunday, 15th October 2023

Sermon preached on the feast of the Translation of St Edward the Confessor, 2023

This is an astonishing place, and today we honour the Saint whose gift it is.

The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Precentor

Friday, 13th October 2023

Sermon preached at Evensong on the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 2023

Discerning the will of God for our lives and obeying God’s commandments.

The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon in Residence

Sunday, 8th October 2023

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist with Inauguration of St Margaret's Choristers

This is wonderful, but it is also a little awkward.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 1st October 2023

Sermon given at a Sung Eucharist on the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity 2023

Looking for just one thing.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 1st October 2023

Sermon preached at Eucharist with Ordination and Consecration 2023

St Michael and All Angels Genesis 28: 10–17

The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle

Friday, 29th September 2023

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 2023

How will you engage in community with others in the Church?

The Reverend David Stanton Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer

Sunday, 3rd September 2023

Sermon preached at Evensong on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2023

'Let your gentleness be known to everyone.'

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 27th August 2023

Sermon preached at Evensong on the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 2023

Humanitarianism is fundamental to the Christian faith.

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 20th August 2023

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 2023

There is no gap or limit to God’s mercy.

The Reverend Ralph Godsall Priest Vicar

Sunday, 20th August 2023

Sermon preached at Evensong on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2023

The dungeon shook and my chains fell off; I’m gonna grieve my Lord no more.

The Right Honourable The Lord Boateng CVO PC DL

Sunday, 30th July 2023

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2023

Our life and our work can be given the dignity of revealing something of the kingdom of heaven.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

Sunday, 30th July 2023

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Seventh Sunday after Trinity 2023

The sower has sown good seed in his field and looks forward to a good harvest.

The Reverend Prebendary Dr Tony Kyriakides Priest Vicar

Sunday, 23rd July 2023

Sermon preached at the Festival of St Margaret of Antioch 2023

God is with us in our trials and tribulations and will ultimately uphold the righteous.

The Reverend Ralph Godsall Priest Vicar

Thursday, 20th July 2023

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday after Trinity 2023

‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’

The Reverend Justin White Priest Vicar

Sunday, 11th June 2023

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist of Trinity Sunday 2023

‘Firmly I believe and truly, God is three and God is one’

The Reverend David Stanton Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer

Sunday, 4th June 2023

The Sermon preached on the Day of Pentecost 2023

The Holy Spirit is the invitation to all people, in all their diversity, to share in the Power of all our powers.

The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Precentor

Sunday, 28th May 2023

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 Ascension Day 2023

Ascension Day declares the primary task of the Church universal, its true vocation.

The Reverend Ralph Godsall Priest Vicar

Thursday, 18th 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

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day 2023

Every broken fragment can now know healing in the light of Easter.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

Sunday, 9th April 2023

Sermon given at the Solemn Liturgy on Good Friday 2023

We must see man and God.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE Dean of Westminster

Friday, 7th April 2023

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday 2023

We do not easily use the words provided.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE Dean of Westminster

Wednesday, 22nd February 2023

Sermon given at Matins on the Second Sunday before Lent 2023

Let anyone with ears to hear—listen!

The Reverend Prebendary Dr Tony Kyriakides Priest Vicar

Sunday, 12th February 2023

Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday before Lent 2023

Scripture is full of strange phrases.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 5th February 2023

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple 2023

A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

The Reverend Mark Birch Precentor

Thursday, 2nd February 2023

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany 2023

Poverty was turned to riches, sorrow into joy.

The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon Rector

Sunday, 29th January 2023

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Baptism of Christ 2023

We, the Church, have been entrusted with a message to rebalance our brains, and save our souls.

The Reverend Mark Birch Precentor

Sunday, 8th January 2023

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Christmas 2023

A reflection on a much-overlooked part of the Christmas story from the Gospel of Matthew that encourages us to live as children of light in the world.

The Reverend Robert Latham Sacrist

Sunday, 1st January 2023

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Advent 2022

Is the coming of the Son of Man at an unexpected hour a threat or a promise?

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 27th November 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of Christ the King 2022

Jesus rules from the cross and from the place of risen glory.

The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster

Sunday, 20th November 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Second Sunday before Advent 2022

The unknown warrior's burial somehow represents us all.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 13th November 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday before Advent 2022

‘O where shall wisdom be found?’

The Reverend Dr Charlie Bell Assistant Curate, St John the Divine, Kennington, and Fellow, Girton College, Cambridge

Sunday, 6th November 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2022

‘The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end.’

The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon in Residence

Sunday, 30th October 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2022

Forgiveness isn't fair.

The Reverend Mark Birch Precentor

Sunday, 30th October 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2022

‘Vanity of Vanities, says the Teacher; all is vanity.’

The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon in Residence

Sunday, 23rd October 2022

Sermon given at Holy Communion on the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey, 2022

What does it mean to talk about being dedicated today?

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 16th October 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity

'I have called you friends.'

The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon in Residence

Sunday, 9th October 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity 2022

What do you want?

The Reverend Dan Warnke Priest Vicar, and Chaplain, Westminster School

Sunday, 9th October 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2022

‘May you live in interesting times’

The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon in Residence

Sunday, 2nd October 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2022

Jesus has given us a pattern for living and for loving.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

Sunday, 2nd October 2022

Sermon given at Holy Communion on the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity

Will we perish like fools or learn to live together as brothers and sisters?

The Reverend Dr Tony Kyriakides Priest Vicar

Sunday, 25th September 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity 2022

George Herbert

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 25th September 2022

Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity 2022

Honest and the knowledge that a different sort of community exists in God and can be ours.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 25th September 2022

Sermon given at the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The pattern for many leaders is to be exalted in life and forgotten after death. The pattern for all who serve God – famous or obscure, respected or ignored – is that death is the door to glory.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby

Monday, 19th September 2022

Sermon given at Matins in Thanksgiving for the Life of HM Queen Elizabeth II - Corinthians 15: 50

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 11th September 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2022

Metropolitan Kallistos Ware

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 4th September 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 2022

God’s justice.

The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon in Residence

Sunday, 28th August 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 2022

Invited to Dance

The Reverend Mark Birch Precentor

Sunday, 28th August 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2022

Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon in Residence

Sunday, 21st August 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity 2022

Whom will he teach knowledge, and to whom will he explain the message?

The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon in Residence

Sunday, 14th August 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity 2022

When God peers into my life, what does he see?

The Reverend Dr Tony Kyriakides

Sunday, 14th August 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2022

This beautiful world is now in crisis.

The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon in Residence

Sunday, 7th August 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Sixth Sunday after Trinity 2022

Ask, search, knock.

The Reverend Mark Birch Precentor

Sunday, 24th July 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Fifth Sunday after Trinity 2022

Do not take yourself too seriously, but take the faith extremely seriously.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 17th July 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday after Trinity 2022

"Music and poetry have in all ages been counted divine..."

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 10th July 2022

Sermon given at Civic Matins 2022

What are you supposed to be? That interests me this morning.

The Venerable Tricia Hillas, on behalf of the Dean

Sunday, 3rd July 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday after Trinity 2022

There has been much talk of borders in recent weeks.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

Sunday, 19th June 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Trinity Sunday 2022

The difficulty about that trinitarian doctrine is the difficulty of comprehending a love that goes so deep.

The Reverend Justin White Priest Vicar

Sunday, 12th June 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Easter 2022

Love bade me welcome.

The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster

Sunday, 1st May 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Easter 2022

Every eye will see him. No one, not a single Thomas, will be left in any doubt.

The Reverend Mark Birch Precentor

Sunday, 24th April 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2022

It brought Jesus to his knees – a striking posture for God.

The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster

Thursday, 14th April 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday of Lent 2022

Passion, as a term, has a deeper more ancient usage.

The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster

Sunday, 3rd April 2022

Address given at a Service of Commemoration to mark the 5th anniversary of the terrorist attack on Westminster Bridge and in New palace Yard

Today is a day to unite against evil. Today, we stand alongside each other to pause and pray.

The Reverend Tony Miles Superintendent Minister, Methodist Central Hall Westminster

Tuesday, 22nd March 2022

Address given by the Prime Minister on the fifth anniversary of the attacks on Westminster Bridge and in New Palace Yard

'Death is swallowed up in victory.'

The Right Honourable Boris Johnson MP Prime Minister

Tuesday, 22nd March 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Lent 2022

The story of Jacob’s ladder is one which has a fascinating reception history.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 20th March 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Lent 2022

Jesus was being tempted to be first the Provider; second, the Possessor; and third, the Performer.

The Reverend Mark Birch Precentor

Sunday, 6th March 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Second Sunday before Lent 2022

To begin to understand the present precarious situation in Ukraine we first need to understand what has happened in the past.

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 20th February 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday before Lent 2022

Sleep, in heaven, is impossible.

The Reverend Mark Birch Precentor

Sunday, 20th February 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday before Lent 2022

“What will you be satisfied with?”

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

Sunday, 13th February 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Epiphany 2022

There is a difficult balance to be maintained between day to day duties, and the wider concerns of society.

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 23rd January 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Epiphany 2022

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 16th January 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Epiphany 2022

Through Cana, we can see the fullness of life Christ came to bring.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

Sunday, 16th January 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the festival of the Baptism of Christ, 2022

What does the grace of baptism accomplish?

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 9th January 2022

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the festival of the Baptism of Christ, 2022

You are precious in my sight, and honoured, and I love you.

The Reverend Mark Birch Precentor

Sunday, 9th January 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Christmas 2022

God is love, and love is his first gift to us.

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 2nd January 2022

Sermon given at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2021

What is hope, and what do we hope for?

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 19th December 2021

Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Advent 2021

Let our longing be worthy of the kingdom which John proclaimed.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 12th December 2021

Sermon given at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Advent 2021

Memory and hope belong together.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 5th December 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of Christ the King 2021

Pax Christi in regno Christi—‘the peace of Christ in the kingdom of Christ’.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 21st November 2021

Sermon given at Evensong on the Second Sunday before Advent 2021

We often fail to get angry about the right things, in the right way.

The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon in Residence

Sunday, 14th November 2021

Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday before Advent 2021

‘Why pray when you can worry?’

The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon in Residence

Sunday, 7th November 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2021

Jesus wept. It is the shortest sentence in the Bible. Possibly one of the most eloquent.

The Reverend Mark Birch Precentor

Monday, 1st November 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2021

As the clocks go back and COP26 begins...

The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster

Sunday, 31st October 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2021

The story of blind Bartimaeus is moving one.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

Sunday, 24th October 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2021

Building a Beloved Community with Living Stones

The Reverend Canon Carl Turner Rector, Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, New York, USA

Sunday, 17th October 2021

Sermon given at the Festival Eucharist in the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor

When in 2007 we came to refurbish the shrine of Hereford’s own saint, Thomas Cantilupe, it was to Westminster Abbey that we chiefly looked.

The Very Reverend Michael Tavinor former Dean of Hereford

Saturday, 16th October 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Feast of the Translation of St Edward the Confessor 2021

Where do you think you belong?

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Wednesday, 13th October 2021

An address given at a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday 2019

Within all searching and reaching out, there lies a motivating factor, and that factor is hope.

The Venerable (Air Vice-Marshal) John Ellis QHC RAF Chaplain-in-Chief and Archdeacon, The Royal Air Force

Sunday, 19th September 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 2021

Do we do any better than the Pharisees when it comes to hearing the ethical imperative?

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Precentor

Sunday, 29th August 2021

Sermon given at Evensong on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2021

The future of humanity starts with a true conversion of mind and heart.

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 22nd August 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2021

The song that Jesus sings is a redemptive song—a song of love and mercy.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Precentor

Sunday, 25th July 2021

Sermon given at Evensong on the Fifth Sunday after Trinity 2021

Without darkness and weakness, how would the need for real humour arise?

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 4th July 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday after Trinity 2021

St Paul himself wrote that in Christ there is no longer Jew or Gentile, male or female, bond or free. The old binaries are superseded.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Precentor

Sunday, 4th July 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on St Peter's Day, 2021

The life of our heavenly patron St Peter reminds us that even when we get it wrong, the love of Christ will hold us close.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

Tuesday, 29th June 2021

Sermon at Evensong on the First Sunday after Trinity 2021

How is your soul?

The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon in Residence

Sunday, 6th June 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of Corpus Christi 2021

Today is a feast of food, and it is a feast of the body.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian

Thursday, 3rd June 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Trinity Sunday 2021

God is for us, God is with us, and God is ahead of us.

The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster

Sunday, 30th May 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Day of Pentecost 2021

I imagine the prophet Ezekiel as a scary chap.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Precentor

Sunday, 23rd May 2021

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Ascension Day 2021

We are made for freedom—made to soar—made to share the unlimited life of heaven.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Precentor

Thursday, 13th May 2021

Florence Nightingale Service 2021 Sermon

Over the last year nurses, midwives and health visitors across the world have been a sign of hope. You have rolled up your sleeves and given of yourselves more than either we or you would have imagined, and we are profoundly thankful.

The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Sarah Mullally DBE
Bishop of London

Wednesday, 12th May 2021

Sermon at the Installation of Tricia Hillas as Canon of Westminster - Revelation 3:14

The Factory Act and The Slavery Abolition Act. A year of change and urgent reforming opinion - firm jaws, glittering eyes.

Sunday, 9th May 2021

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday of Easter 2021

Jesus said, Abide in me… I am the Vine, you are the branches.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian

Sunday, 2nd May 2021

Sermon at Evening Prayer on the Third Sunday of Easter 2021

There is something important about the strangeness of scripture.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 18th April 2021

Sermon at a Service of Morning Prayer in Thanksgiving for the Life of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

We make our remembrance in Westminster Abbey. The Abbey was formative for His Royal Highness.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 11th April 2021

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Easter

Eight years ago in a parish in Winchester, after the Easter Vigil, I was greeting folk at the Church door.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Precentor

Sunday, 11th April 2021

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day

Easter morning. John’s Gospel. Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Mag-dalene came to the tomb.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 4th April 2021

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2021

A very strange day for a preacher, for it is not really a day for words.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian

Thursday, 1st April 2021

Sermon at a Meditation for Holy Week 2021

The beginning of the Church is often ascribed to Pentecost and the sending of the Holy Spirit.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Precentor

Monday, 29th March 2021

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2021

Talk about sin has been unfashionable for a long time now.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Precentor

Sunday, 14th March 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Sunday next before Lent 2021

For St Peter it doesn’t get much better than Moses and Elijah.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Precentor

Sunday, 14th February 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday before Lent 2021

'Without knowledge of self, there is no knowledge of God.'

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 7th February 2021

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Advent 2020

Putting right what was wrong.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 13th December 2020

Sermon at a service to mark the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior

Come Holy Spirit and fill our hearts afresh with the fire of your love.

The Right Honourable and Most Reverend Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury

Wednesday, 11th November 2020

Sermon at a Sung Eucharist of Thanksgiving at St Margaret's Church

There is a file full of letters on my desk. Some of them, probably, written by people now sitting here.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Saturday, 31st October 2020

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2020

Even the Dean of Westminster could not, should not tell you what the outcome will be...

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 18th October 2020

Sermon at the Festival Eucharist on the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor

Holiness is not an idea, or an aspiration. Holiness is bones and flesh, a life lived and died.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Saturday, 17th October 2020

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 2020

And then… the gospel.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Precentor

Sunday, 11th October 2020

Address given at A Service to mark the start of the 2020 legal year

Law as vocation, law as framework, law as the constant doing right and justice as a culture that we share.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 1st October 2020

Address given at A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

The Venerable (Air Vice-Marshall) John R Ellis QHC RAF, Chaplain in Chief and Archdeacon for the Royal Air Force

Sunday, 20th September 2020

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity 2020

Our choosing to be saved is significant and important.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Precentor

Sunday, 13th September 2020

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2020

To be a Christian is to live in a love that will be rejected and a hope that will be redeemed.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 30th August 2020

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2020

'Will we be able to say a final ‘No’ to God?'

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Precentor

Sunday, 16th August 2020

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity 2020

Anyone who has ever helped a child learn to walk will know just how important eye contact can be.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian

Sunday, 9th August 2020

Sermon at the Eucharist on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2020

We give thanks for this offering, and for its multiplication.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Precentor

Sunday, 2nd August 2020

Sermon given at the Eucharist on the Sixth Sunday after Trinity 2020

Here is Paul’s big idea: however bad it looks, God intends salvation.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 19th July 2020

Sermon given at Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday after Trinity, 2020

Matthew 11:25-27

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 5th July 2020

A reflection for Low Sunday 2020

John 20: 24-29

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian

Sunday, 19th April 2020

Address for an Easter Day podcast, with HRH The Prince of Wales

Gospel: John 20: 1–18

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian

Sunday, 12th April 2020

A reflection for Passiontide

From two of the Passion Sunday readings: Ezekiel 37: 1–14, John 11: 1–45

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian

Sunday, 29th March 2020

Sermon given on the Fourth Sunday of Lent

Ephesians 5:8-14

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 22nd March 2020

Sermon at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Lent 2020

The sin of detraction

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 8th March 2020

Sermon given on the Second Sunday of Lent 2020

Genesis 12:1-4

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 8th March 2020

Evening Service Address: "Abraham and Isaac"

Let us not omit our questions in the search for truth.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian

Sunday, 1st March 2020

Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Lent 2020

What is evil? How would we have knowledge of it?

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 1st March 2020

Sermon given at Sung Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes, 2020

Ash Wednesday, John 8

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Wednesday, 26th February 2020

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday before Lent 2020

It is a risky business to have a commitment to something.

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

Sunday, 16th February 2020

Sermon on The Feast of the Presentation of Christ 2020

Luke 2:22-40

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 2nd February 2020

Sermon at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Epiphany 2020

Aren’t gifts supposed to last?

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 19th January 2020

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Epiphany 2020

Look, here is the Lamb of God!

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

Sunday, 19th January 2020

Sermon at Evensong of the Baptism of Christ 2020

Today, again is Epiphany, today is Theophany.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 12th January 2020

Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on the Epiphany of Our Lord

Matthew 2:1-12

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Monday, 6th January 2020

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Christmas 2020

By grace we are gathered and by grace we shall be gathered.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 5th January 2020

Sermon at Evensong on the First Sunday of Christmas 2019

We travel in faith, for the nativity story is one of journeys.

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 29th December 2019

Sermon given on Christmas Day 2019

John 1 1-14

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Wednesday, 25th December 2019

Sermon given at Midnight Mass, Christmas 2019

Luke 2

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Tuesday, 24th December 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2019

Where we have come from and where we belong now?

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 22nd December 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Advent 2019

Here, in this country, we are in changing, exciting, and challenging times.

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 15th December 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Advent 2019

"The things which matter most must never be at the mercy of the things which matter least." [Goethe]

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 8th December 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of Christ the King 2019

The ambiguity of a king who serves.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian

Sunday, 24th November 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday before Advent 2019

‘See, the day is coming, burning like an oven.’

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 17th November 2019

Sermon given at Evensong with the Installation of Dr David Michael Hoyle as Dean of the Collegiate Church of St Peter in Westminster

Colossians 3:12-17

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Saturday, 16th November 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2019

The dignity of each person is the foundation of a moral vision for society.

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

Sunday, 3rd November 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2019

This beautiful feast of All the Saints reminds us of the triumph our Lord Jesus Christ won over death.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Friday, 1st November 2019

Sermon at the Evening Service on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2019

We are called to be reconciled to one another.

The Reverend Dr Tony Kyriakides Priest Vicar

Sunday, 27th October 2019

Sermon at a Service for Queen Anne's School, Caversham, to celebrate their 125th anniversary

We have been rooted in a good land.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist, and School Governor

Friday, 25th October 2019

Sermon given at the Dedication Festival Sung Eucharist

Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the dedication of this third Abbey Church, which took place 750 years ago last Sunday.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 20th October 2019

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 Evensong on the Feast of the Translation of St Edward the Confessor 2019

The warrior and the saint, on the same axis, West and East

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 13th October 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Feast of the Translation of St Edward the Confessor 2019

Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?

The Reverend Professor Sarah Foot Canon of Christ Church and Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History
in the University of Oxford

Sunday, 13th October 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2019

One Saint in particular fascinated Henry: St Edward, King and Confessor

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 6th 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

Sermon at Evensong of the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 2019

On being economical with the truth

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

Sunday, 1st September 2019

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

Humility

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

Sunday, 1st September 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2019

Encouraging words and actions have the power to motivate and breed success.

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 25th August 2019

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

We need to recover a profound sense of the awe and wonder of God.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 25th August 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity 2019

There is something more than just keeping to the strict rules or laws.

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 18th August 2019

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

'We are haunted by God’s large purposes.'

The Reverend Ralph Godsall Priest Vicar

Sunday, 18th August 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2019

It’s not just about being good, it’s about becoming holy.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Thursday, 15th August 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2019

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 11th August 2019

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

Our vulnerability and our waiting, our faith, will not be in vain.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 11th August 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Seventh Sunday after Trinity

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 4th August 2019

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

The vice which constantly seeks more possessions.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian

Sunday, 4th August 2019

Sermon at the Evening Service on the Fifth Sunday after Trinity 2019

Exactly who was Mary Magdalene?

The Reverend Dr Tony Kyriakides Priest Vicar

Sunday, 21st July 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday after Trinity

If we only have the courage to stop and look and listen...

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 21st July 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Second Sunday after Trinity 2019

“With what two crownes is this Citie adorned?”

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 30th June 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Eve of St Peter 2019

Should we think of St Peter as a good role model?

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Friday, 28th June 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the First Sunday after Trinity 2019

Wanting the best for our children.

The Reverend Dr James Walters Chaplain, London School of Economics

Sunday, 23rd June 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Corpus Christi 2019

Christians have been accused of cannibalism since earliest times.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Thursday, 20th June 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Day of Pentecost 2019

'Time is how you spend your love.'

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 9th June 2019

Sermon given on the Day of Pentecost

‘I am in the Father and the Father is in me.’ And he said, ‘I am going to the Father.’

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 9th June 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Seventh Sunday of Easter 2019

'He who descended is the same one who ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.'

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 2nd June 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Seventh Sunday of Easter 2019

What does it mean to believe in the resurrection when there are no more resurrection appearances?

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 2nd June 2019

Sermon at Ascension Day 2019

We celebrate today the last of our Lord’s resurrection appearances.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 30th May 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Sixth Sunday of Easter 2019

‘Those who love me will keep my word.’

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

Sunday, 26th May 2019

Address given at a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Westminster Hospital

We honour the men and women who have served over the years and those who continue to serve in our own day.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 23rd May 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Easter 2019

Tell us plainly what we need to know!

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 12th May 2019

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

Patterns of resurrection

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 5th May 2019

Sermon at Evensong at the Festival of Our Lady of Walsingham

'All these with one accord devoted themselves to prayer.'

The Most Reverend Rino Fisichella President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelisation

Saturday, 4th May 2019

Sermon given at Festival of Our Lady of Walsingham Solemn Eucharist

What on earth just happened? What have we just done?

The Right Reverend Philip North Bishop of Burnley and Master of The Guardians of the Holy House

Saturday, 4th May 2019

Address given at a service to recognise fifty years of Continuous At Sea Deterrent

We cannot celebrate weapons of mass destruction. But we do owe a debt of gratitude and sincere thanks to all those countless men and women who in the past fifty years have maintained the deterrent, and indeed to their families who have stood by them.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Friday, 3rd May 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Easter 2019

‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us?’

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 28th April 2019

Address given on ANZAC Day 2019

We pray for a lasting peace in the world and for friendship to continue with Turkey and all the other nations with whom we were in conflict.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 25th April 2019

Sermon at Evensong on Easter Day 2019

One of the most enduring images of this last week was the majestic golden altar cross seen glowing among the ashes of Notre Dame cathedral.

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 21st April 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day 2019

Now we enter fully into the joy of the risen Lord.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 21st April 2019

Sermon in the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, on Good Friday 2019

The passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ stand at the centre of our historic inheritance in this country.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Friday, 19th April 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2019

Our Lord Jesus Christ offered his back to the smiters and his body on the Cross on Good Friday.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 18th April 2019

Sermon given at Evensong on Palm Sunday 2019

Above all, this coming week is all about grace.

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 14th April 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Fifth Sunday of Lent 2019

Today is the end of the beginning and the beginning of the end

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 7th April 2019

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Lent 2019

Where will I end up?

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 24th March 2019

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Lent 2019

How far will we go for our neighbour? How far will we go to live a properly Christian life?

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian

Sunday, 17th March 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Lent 2019

Lent 2019 is an exciting, but testing time to live the holy life.

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

Sunday, 10th March 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday 2019

First, we must approach God in penitence, acknowledging our sinfulness.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

Address at the Evening Service on the Sunday next before Lent 2019

Have you ever wondered how Jesus might have engaged with social media?

The Reverend Dr Tony Kyriakides Priest Vicar

Sunday, 3rd March 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Second Sunday before Lent 2019

Our relationship with creation

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian

Sunday, 24th February 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Third Sunday before Lent 2019

Seeing in the dark

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 17th February 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday before Lent 2019

Against the odds

The Reverend Jane Sinclair Canon of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret's Church

Sunday, 17th February 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday before Lent 2019

Seeing in the light

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian

Sunday, 10th February 2019

Sermon at Evensong on the Fifth Sunday before Lent 2019

'There are two eyes of the soul, reason and love.'

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian

Sunday, 3rd February 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday before Lent 2019

In God’s house, it’s old and young together, needing each other, valuing and validating each other.

The Reverend Jennifer Petersen Minor Canon and Chaplain

Sunday, 3rd February 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Eve of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple 2019

Everything comes together when we think not of the sacrifice of animals but of the redeeming sacrifice of the first-born Son of God

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Friday, 1st February 2019

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

Jesus is talking about us, challenging us to live the social ramifications of his message.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian

Sunday, 27th January 2019

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

Sermon given at the Installation of Paul Baumann CBE as Receiver General

This time of year seems to me to leave us in a state of querulous anxiety.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Saturday, 12th January 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Epiphany of Our Lord 2019

We must live like Jesus in loving service of our fellow men and women, now in this blessed year, 2019

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 6th January 2019

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Christmas 2018

There is so much we do not know...

The Reverend Ralph Godsall Priest Vicar

Sunday, 30th December 2018

Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on Christmas Day 2018

The heart of the joy of Christmas gives almost universal pleasure.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Tuesday, 25th December 2018

Sermon given at Midnight Mass at Christmas 2018

‘When the angels had left them, the shepherds said one to another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.”’

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Monday, 24th December 2018

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on 23rd December 2018

In but a couple of days’ time the feast will be upon us.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 23rd December 2018

Sermon at the The Whitehall Carol Service 2018

Is it possible or sensible to talk of a Golden Age? And if so, when might there have been a Golden Age?

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Tuesday, 18th December 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Advent 2018

Today we start the new Church Year with the beginning of a new season of Advent.

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

Sunday, 2nd December 2018

Sermon at Evensong on the feast of Christ the King 2018

Divine love and justice has begun to erupt into the world we know.

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 25th November 2018

Address given at A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate The Year of Engineering 2018

“Everything not invented by God was invented by an engineer”

Professor Dame Ann Dowling OM DBE FREng FRS President of the Royal Academy of Engineering

Thursday, 22nd November 2018

Sermon at Evensong on the Second Sunday before Advent 2018

If our God is able…

The Reverend Jane Sinclair Canon in Residence

Sunday, 18th November 2018

Sermon at the Solemn Evensong of Thanksgiving for the Canonisation of St Oscar Romero

We celebrate today the canonisation of St Oscar Romero, bishop and martyr, that took place in Rome on 14th October 2018.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Saturday, 17th November 2018

Sermon at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2018

I wonder if you ever experience dreams?

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 4th November 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2018

In this new era of moral challenge, do we, as Christians, have anything to offer?

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 4th November 2018

Sermon given at a National Scout and Guide Service 2018

Do any of you like to sit quietly at home on a Saturday evening? If you do, it seems you are not.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Saturday, 3rd November 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on All Souls' Day 2018

We do not believe we lose any of those who have died and gone before us from our greater company.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Friday, 2nd November 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2018

May we all be encouraged by the saints to become ourselves fully.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 1st November 2018

Sermon at Evensong on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2018

Vanity of vanities

The Reverend Jane Sinclair Canon in Residence

Sunday, 28th October 2018

Sermon at Evensong on the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity

Possession with purpose

The Reverend Jane Sinclair Canon in Residence

Sunday, 21st October 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity 2018

How do we experience and understand silence?

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

Sunday, 21st October 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2018

May we commit ourselves to dedicate our lives to the service of God in Christ and to the service of his people.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 14th October 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor 2018

Nobody lights a lamp in order to hide it. They put it on a lampstand, so that people who come in can see the light.

The Right Reverend Jonathan Goodall Bishop of Ebbsfleet

Saturday, 13th October 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Eve of the Translation of St Edward the Confessor 2018

Our response to tough times should not be to turn away from God.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Friday, 12th October 2018

Sermon at Evensong on the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity 2018

Beyond catastrophe

The Reverend Jane Sinclair Canon in Residence

Sunday, 7th October 2018

Sermon given at the Service attended by the Judges, 2018

The justice of God Jesus embodied was one of mercy, constantly merciful, straining every sinew to encourage and to find the good in people, offering his life to open a new way of peace and love for sinful human beings to the holiness and beauty of God.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Monday, 1st October 2018

Sermon at Evensong on the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 2018

The Church mediates to all people, not least those who have been dealt the toughest cards.

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 30th September 2018

Sermon given at Evensong on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2018

How we judge others says far more about us, than how we are judged by others.

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 16th September 2018

Sermon at Evensong on the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity 2018

The Lord’s Prayer; how we should pray, and with what attitude and with what motives.

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 9th September 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity 2018

The quiet victory of the pale Galilean.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 9th September 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity 2018

What is true religion? What does the Lord really require?

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon Theologian

Sunday, 2nd September 2018

Address at the Evening Service on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2018

‘I sought my soul, but my soul I could not see; I sought my God, but my God eluded me. I sought my brother, and I found all three.’

The Reverend Dr Tony Kyriakides Priest Vicar

Sunday, 19th August 2018

Sermon at Evensong on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2018

Jean-Baptiste Vianney never set out to please people. Rather he proceeded purposefully in seeking to please God.

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 5th August 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2018

What is the fantasy business you would set up if you could give up your day-job and throw caution to the wind?

The Reverend Justin White Priest Vicar

Sunday, 5th August 2018

Sermon at Evensong on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity

Throughout the year, at Morning Prayer and at Evensong, we hear readings read from both the Old Testament and the New Testament.

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 29th July 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity 2018

Bread has been an object of human desire, a sacred object even, for thousands of years.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 29th July 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Seventh Sunday after Trinity 2018

Who’s in charge? It can matter quite a lot.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 15th July 2018

Sermon at Evensong on the Third Sunday after Trinity 2018

Lo, the full, final, sacrifice

The Reverend Jane Sinclair Canon in Residence

Sunday, 17th June 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday after Trinity 2018

Everyone loves a good story.

The Venerable David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Archdeacon of Westminster

Sunday, 17th June 2018

Sermon at Evensong on the Second Sunday after Trinity 2018

Ordinary Time

The Reverend Jane Sinclair Canon in Residence

Sunday, 10th June 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday after Trinity 2018

Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day.

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 10th June 2018

Sermon given at Evensong on the First Sunday after Trinity 2018

Seeing through tears.

The Reverend Elaine Farmer Honorary Associate Priest, St Paul’s Anglican Church, Manuka, Canberra, Australia

Sunday, 3rd June 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist of Corpus Christi 2018

Might it have been said to Jesus, "Wonderful, Master, but what does it mean"?

The Reverend Justin White Priest Vicar

Thursday, 31st May 2018

Sermon at Evensong on Trinity Sunday 2018

It is God "that breathes fire into the equations of the universe."

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 27th May 2018

Sermon at Evensong on the Day of Pentecost 2018

"Together we form the temple of the Holy Spirit."

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 20th May 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Day of Pentecost 2018

Let us pray that the Holy Spirit of God will uplift us and transform us.

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 20th May 2018

Sermon given at Evensong on the Seventh Sunday of Easter 2018

The clamour for attention.

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 13th May 2018

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Seventh Sunday of Easter 2018

Waiting expectantly

The Reverend Jane Sinclair Canon of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret's Church

Sunday, 13th May 2018

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Ascension Day 2018

This is a day of triumph. ‘God is gone up with a triumphant shout: The Lord with sounding trumpets’ melodies.’

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 10th May 2018

Address given at a Service to mark the life of Florence Nightingale

Jesus said, Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons.

Sister Frances Dominica ASSP DL

Wednesday, 9th May 2018

Sermon given at Evensong on the Sixth Sunday of Easter 2018

It was once assumed that the internet would make our lives hyper-rational; but we’re constantly distracted, addicted, manipulated, and angry.

The Venerable David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 6th May 2018

Sermon given at Evensong on the Fifth Sunday of Easter 2018

The reassurance of the whole story - but the challenge of our part within it

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 29th April 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday of Easter 2018

There is no greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

The Venerable David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Archdeacon of Westminster

Sunday, 29th April 2018

Address given at a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Wednesday, 25th April 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Easter 2018

Meanings of Resurrection

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Sub-Dean and Canon Theologian

Sunday, 15th April 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Easter 2018

How will I respond to the challenges I face living in the betwixt-and-between world of faith to which God beckons us?

The Reverend Dr Tony Kyriakides Priest Vicar

Sunday, 8th April 2018

Sermon at the Evening Service on Easter Day 2018

"Hold to Christ, and for the rest be totally uncommitted."

The Reverend Dr Tony Kyriakides Priest Vicar

Sunday, 1st April 2018

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day 2018

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 1st April 2018

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2018

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 29th March 2018

Sermon at Evensong on Palm Sunday 2018

Conversion: seeing differently

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 25th March 2018

Sermon at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2018

Dealing with failure

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 11th March 2018

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2018

The Venerable David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Archdeacon of Westminster

Sunday, 11th March 2018

Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Lent 2018

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 4th March 2018

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday 2018

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster

Wednesday, 14th February 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Sunday next before Lent 2018

Transfiguration and the meaning of glory

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Sub-Dean and Canon Theologian

Sunday, 11th February 2018

Address at the dedication of a memorial to Owen and Henry Chadwick

Professor Eamon Duffy, Professor of the History of Christianity, University of Cambridge

Thursday, 1st February 2018

Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Epiphany 2018

The Venerable David Stanton, Canon in Residence

Sunday, 21st January 2018

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Epiphany 2018

The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 21st January 2018

Sermon given at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Epiphany 2018

The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence

Sunday, 14th January 2018

Sermon given at Evensong on the Baptism of Christ 2018

The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence

Sunday, 7th January 2018

Sermon given at the Evening Service on the First Sunday of Christmas 2017

The Reverend Dr Tony Kyriakides, Priest Vicar

Sunday, 31st December 2017

Sermon given at Evensong of the First Sunday of Christmas 2017

The Reverend Professor Vernon White, Canon in Residence

Sunday, 31st December 2017

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Christmas Day 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster

Monday, 25th December 2017

Sermon given at the First Eucharist of Christmas 2017

The Reverend Professor Vernon White, Canon in Residence

Sunday, 24th December 2017

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2017

The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 24th December 2017

Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Advent 2017

The Reverend Canon Dr Emma Percy, Chaplain, Trinity College, Oxford

Sunday, 17th December 2017

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Advent 2017

The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 3rd December 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2017

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Sub-Dean and Canon Theologian

Sunday, 5th November 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on All Souls’ Day 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 2nd November 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints’ Day 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Wednesday, 1st November 2017

Sermon Given at Evensong on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2017

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 29th October 2017

Sermon Given at Evensong on the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity 2017

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 22nd October 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication Festival 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 15th October 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist for the Translation of St Edward the Confessor 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Friday, 13th October 2017

Sermon Given at Evensong on the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity 2017

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 8th October 2017

Sermon Given at the Judges Service 2017

The Right Reverend Michael Doe Preacher of Gray’s Inn

Monday, 2nd October 2017

Sermon Given at Evensong on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 10th September 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2017

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 3rd September 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2017

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Sub-Dean and Canon Theologian

Sunday, 20th August 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Tuesday, 15th August 2017

Sermon Given at Evensong on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity 2017

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon Theologian

Sunday, 13th August 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity 2017

The Reverend David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Almoner

Sunday, 13th August 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2017

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 6th August 2017

Sermon Given at the Evening Service on the Seventh Sunday after Trinity 2017

The Reverend Tony Kyriakides Priest Vicar

Sunday, 30th July 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Sixth Sunday after Trinity 2017

The Reverend David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Almoner

Sunday, 23rd July 2017

Sermon Given at the Our Lady of Pew Summer Eucharist

The Right Reverend Michael Colclough Honorary Assistant Bishop, Diocese of London

Friday, 21st July 2017

Sermon Given at the Evensong with Valediction of Choristers 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 9th July 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday after Trinity 2017

The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 9th July 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on St Peter's Day 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 29th June 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist with Confirmation on the Second Sunday after Trinity 2017

The Right Reverend Michael Marshall Honorary Assistant Bishop, Diocese of London

Sunday, 25th June 2017

Sermon Given at Matins on the Second Sunday after Trinity 2017

The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence

Sunday, 25th June 2017

Sermon Given at Matins on the First Sunday after Trinity 2017

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 18th June 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Corpus Christi 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 15th June 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Trinity Sunday 2017

The Reverend Professor Vernon White, Canon Theologian

Sunday, 11th June 2017

Sermon Given at Matins on Trinity Sunday 2017

The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence

Sunday, 11th June 2017

Sermon Given at Evensong of the Day of Pentecost 2017

The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence

Sunday, 4th June 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Day of Pentecost 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 4th June 2017

Sermon Given at Matins on the Seventh Sunday of Easter 2017

The Reverend Professor Vernon White, Canon in Residence

Sunday, 28th May 2017

Sermon Given on Ascension Day 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 25th May 2017

Sermon Given at Matins on the Sixth Sunday of Easter 2017

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Wednesday, 24th May 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Sixth Sunday of Easter 2017

The Reverend David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Almoner

Sunday, 21st May 2017

Sermon Given at Matins on the Fifth Sunday of Easter 2017

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 14th May 2017

Sermon Given at Matins on the Fourth Sunday of Easter 2017

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 7th May 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Easter 2017

The Reverend Tony Kyriakides Priest Vicar

Sunday, 23rd April 2017

Sermon Given at the Evening Service on Easter Day 2017

The Reverend Tony Kyriakides Priest Vicar

Sunday, 16th April 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 16th April 2017

Sermon Given at the Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, Good Friday 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Friday, 14th April 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist with the Washing of the Feet, Maundy Thursday 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 13th April 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2017

The Reverend David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Almoner

Sunday, 26th March 2017

Sermon Given at the Vigil Sung Eucharist of the Annunciation of Our Lord 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Friday, 24th March 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Wednesday, 1st March 2017

Sermon Given at Matins on the Sunday next before Lent 2017

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 26th February 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday before Lent 2017

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Chaplain

Sunday, 19th February 2017

Sermon Given at Matins on the Second Sunday before Lent 2017

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 19th February 2017

Sermon Given at Evensong on the Third Sunday before Lent 2017

The Reverend Graham Hamilton Vicar, St Peter and St Paul, Bovey Tracey

Sunday, 12th February 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday before Lent 2017

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 12th February 2017

Sermon Given at Matins on the Third Sunday before Lent 2017

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 12th February 2017

Sermon Given at Matins on the Fourth Sunday before Lent 2017

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 5th February 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist of the Baptism of Christ 2017

The Reverend David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Almoner

Sunday, 8th January 2017

Sermon Given at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Christmas 2017

The Right Reverend Jonathan Goodall Bishop of Ebbsfleet

Sunday, 1st January 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Christmas 2017

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Chaplain

Sunday, 1st January 2017

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Christmas Day 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 25th December 2016

Sermon Given at First Eucharist of Christmas 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Saturday, 24th December 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Advent 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Almoner

Sunday, 11th December 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Advent 2016

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Chaplain

Sunday, 4th December 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Advent 2016

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Sub-Dean, Canon Theologian, and Archdeacon of Westminster

Sunday, 27th November 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the First Sunday of Advent 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 27th November 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Christ the King 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 20th November 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on Christ the King 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 20th November 2016

Sermon Given at Evensong on the Second Sunday before Advent 2016

The Reverend Christopher Pullin Canon Chancellor, Hereford Cathedral

Sunday, 13th November 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Third Sunday before Advent 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 6th November 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on All Souls' Day 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Wednesday, 2nd November 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Tuesday, 1st November 2016

Sermon Given at Evensong on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Reverend Melusi Francis Sibanda Rector, St George, Dunsborough, Diocese of Bunbury, Western Australia

Sunday, 23rd October 2016

Sermon Given at the Evensong with The London Mayors

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 16th October 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist for the Dedication of Westminster Abbey

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 16th October 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist for the Translation of St Edward the Confessor, 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 13th October 2016

Sermon Given at the Judges Service, 2016

The Reverend Jane Sinclair Canon of Westminster

Monday, 3rd October 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist of St Michael and All Angels 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Almoner

Thursday, 29th September 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 25th September 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 25th September 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Almoner

Sunday, 11th September 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 11th September 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 4th September 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Almoner

Sunday, 7th August 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Reverend Dr Paul Edmondson Head of Research, The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

Sunday, 7th August 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 31st July 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 24th July 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Very Reverend Dr Victor Stock Priest Vicar

Sunday, 17th July 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Very Reverend Dr Victor Stock Priest Vicar

Sunday, 17th July 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Seventh Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 10th July 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Seventh Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 10th July 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on St Peter's Day 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Wednesday, 29th June 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Fifth Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 26th June 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Fourth Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Venerable Andrew Tremlett Canon in Residence

Sunday, 19th June 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Third Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Venerable Andrew Tremlett Canon in Residence

Sunday, 12th June 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Trinity 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Almoner

Sunday, 5th June 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Second Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Venerable Andrew Tremlett Canon in Residence

Sunday, 5th June 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the First Sunday after Trinity 2016

The Venerable Andrew Tremlett Canon in Residence

Sunday, 29th May 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Feast of Corpus Christi 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 26th May 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on Trinity Sunday 2016

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 22nd May 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Day of Pentecost 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 15th May 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Seventh Sunday of Easter 2016

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 8th May 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Ascension Day 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 5th May 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Sixth Sunday of Easter 2016

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 1st May 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Easter 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Almoner

Sunday, 3rd April 2016

Sermon Given at Evensong on Easter Day 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 27th March 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 27th March 2016

Sermon Given at The Chapel Royal St James's Palace on Good Friday 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Friday, 25th March 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 24th March 2016

Sermon Given at Evensong on Palm Sunday 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 20th March 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Fifth Sunday of Lent 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 13th March 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 6th March 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Third Sunday of Lent 2016

The Venerable Andrew Tremlett Canon in Residence

Sunday, 28th February 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Second Sunday of Lent 2016

The Venerable Andrew Tremlett Canon in Residence

Sunday, 21st February 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the First Sunday of Lent 2016

The Venerable Andrew Tremlett Canon in Residence

Sunday, 14th February 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Wednesday, 10th February 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Sunday next before Lent 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Almoner

Sunday, 7th February 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Sunday next before Lent 2016

The Venerable Andrew Tremlett Canon in Residence

Sunday, 7th February 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany 2016

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 31st January 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Epiphany 2016

The Reverend David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Almoner

Sunday, 24th January 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Third Sunday of Epiphany 2016

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 24th January 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Second Sunday of Epiphany 2016

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 17th January 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Baptism of Christ 2016

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon Theologian

Sunday, 10th January 2016

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist for the Epiphany of Our Lord 2016

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Wednesday, 6th January 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the Second Sunday of Christmas 2016

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 3rd January 2016

Sermon Given at Matins on the First Sunday of Christmas 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 27th December 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Christmas Day 2015

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Friday, 25th December 2015

Sermon Given at the First Eucharist of Christmas 2015

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 24th December 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2015

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon Theologian

Sunday, 20th December 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 20th December 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Third Sunday of Advent 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 13th December 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Second Sunday of Advent 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 6th December 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Advent 2015

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon Theologian

Sunday, 29th November 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on All Souls' Day 2015

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Monday, 2nd November 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2015

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 1st November 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist for the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2015

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 18th October 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist for the Translation of St Edward the Confessor 2015

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Tuesday, 13th October 2015

Sermon Given at a Service of Thanksgiving to Mark the Centenary of Blind Veterans UK

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Tuesday, 6th October 2015

Sermon Given at Evensong on the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity

The Reverend Mark Oakley Canon Chancellor, St Paul's Cathedral

Sunday, 4th October 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist for St Michael and All Angels

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Tuesday, 29th September 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 27th September 2015

Sermon Given at Evensong on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Venerable Andrew Tremlett Canon in Residence

Sunday, 20th September 2015

Address Given at The Service of Thanksgiving and Re-Dedication to Mark the 75th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain

The Venerable (Air Vice-Marshal) Jonathan Chaffey QHC RAF Chaplain-in-Chief, Royal Air Force

Sunday, 20th September 2015

Sermon Given at Evensong with the Installation of The Reverend Paul Arbuthnot as Minor Canon of Westminster

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 13th September 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Venerable Andrew Tremlett Canon in Residence

Sunday, 13th September 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Sacrist

Sunday, 6th September 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 30th August 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 30th August 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Chaplain

Sunday, 23rd August 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 23rd August 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 16th August 2015

Sermon Given at Evensong on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Reverend Tony Kyriakides Priest Vicar

Sunday, 9th August 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 9th August 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 2nd August 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Almoner

Sunday, 26th July 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Feast of St Peter the Apostle 2015

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Monday, 29th June 2015

Sermon Given at the Evening Service on the Eve of St Peter 2015

The Reverend Tony Kyriakides Priest Vicar

Sunday, 28th June 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Fourth Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 28th June 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Minor Canon and Precentor

Sunday, 21st June 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Third Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 21st June 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop, The Episcopal Church, USA

Sunday, 14th June 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Second Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 14th June 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the First Sunday after Trinity 2015

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 7th June 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Corpus Christi 2015

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 4th June 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucarist on Trinity Sunday

The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence

Sunday, 31st May 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on The Day of Pentecost 2015

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 24th May 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Ascension Day 2015

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 14th May 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday of Easter 2015

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Chaplain

Sunday, 3rd May 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Fourth Sunday of Easter 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 26th April 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Third Sunday of Easter 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 19th April 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Second Sunday of Easter 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 12th April 2015

Sermon Given at Evensong on Easter Day 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

Sunday, 5th April 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day 2015

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 5th April 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist with the Washing of the Feet on Maundy Thursday 2015

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Thursday, 2nd April 2015

Sermon Given at the Vigil Sung Eucharist for the Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Tuesday, 24th March 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Fifth Sunday of Lent 2015

The Venerable Andrew Tremlett Canon in Residence

Sunday, 22nd March 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2015

The Venerable Andrew Tremlett Canon in Residence

Sunday, 15th March 2015

Sermon Given at Evensong Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Re-organisation of Local Government in London

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 8th March 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Lent 2015

The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Chaplain

Sunday, 8th March 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Third Sunday of Lent 2015

The Venerable Andrew Tremlett Canon in Residence

Sunday, 8th March 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Lent 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Almoner

Sunday, 1st March 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Second Sunday of Lent 2015

The Venerable Andrew Tremlett Canon in Residence

Sunday, 1st March 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Lent 2015

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Minor Canon and Precentor

Sunday, 22nd February 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the First Sunday of Lent 2015

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 22nd February 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes on Ash Wednesday 2015

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Wednesday, 18th February 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Sunday Next Before Lent 2015

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 15th February 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Second Sunday Before Lent 2015

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 8th February 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Feast of Candlemas 2015

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Monday, 2nd February 2015

Sermon Given at Matins on the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany 2015

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon in Residence

Sunday, 1st February 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Epiphany 2015

The Venerable Andrew Tremlett Sub-Dean and Rector of St Margaret's

Sunday, 25th January 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Epiphany 2015

The Reverend Professor Vernon White Canon Theologian

Sunday, 18th January 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Baptism of Christ 2015

The Reverend David Stanton Canon Treasurer and Almoner

Sunday, 11th January 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on The Epiphany of Our Lord 2015

The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Tuesday, 6th January 2015

Sermon Given at the Evening Service on the Second Sunday of Christmas 2015

The Reverend Tony Kyriakides Chaplain

Sunday, 4th January 2015

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Christmas 2015

The Reverend Tony Kyriakides Chaplain

Sunday, 4th January 2015

Royal Wedding Address

Address Given at The Marriage of HRH Prince William of Wales with Miss Catherine Middleton

The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dr Richard Chartres KCVO Bishop of London

Friday, 29th April 2011

Address Given by His Grace The Archbishop of Canterbury at Evening Prayer in Westminster Abbey on the Occasion of the Visit of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to Britain

Right Honourable Dr Rowan Williams Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan

Friday, 17th September 2010

Address of the Pope Given at a Service of Evening Prayer

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI

Friday, 17th September 2010

The Dean's Sermon

The Very Reverend John Hall Dean of Westminster

Saturday, 2nd December 2006