Lent, Holy Week, and Easter

Lent, Holy Week, and Easter

We will publish our list of Holy Week and Easter services shortly.

Ash Wednesday at Westminster Abbey

Ash Wednesday Services

Ash Wednesday Services

Join us at the Abbey for an evening Sung Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes at 5.00pm. Or come to another service throughout the day on Wednesday, 18 February.

Ash Wednesday explained in 90 seconds

Ash Wednesday explained in 90 seconds

What is Ash Wednesday? Explore what this day of fasting and prayer means for Christians around the world.

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Ash Wednesday Online

Ash Wednesday Online

Can't make it to the Abbey? Tune in online through our livestream for the 5:00pm GMT Sung Eucharist.

Weekly Reflections for Lent 2026

Explore Jesus' 'I Am' statements from the Gospel of John

Reflections by Email

Reflections by Email

Receive weekly faith reflections from the clergy of Westminster Abbey

Listen to audio reflections

Listen to audio reflections

Starting 18 February, listen to the reflections through your favourite podcast platform.

Lent and Holy Week Explained

Explore significant days in the church calendar in these 90 second videos.

Photograph of the Last Supper within a stained-glass window in Westminster Abbey's Chapter House, representing the theme of Lent and Easter

Lent Explained

Find our full series of explanation videos for Lent, Holy Week and Easter on our YouTube channel.

Lent Explained with BSL

Lent Explained with BSL

Find our full series of explanation videos with BSL interpretation for Lent, Holy Week and Easter.

Lent Digital Quiet Day

Lent Digital Quiet Day

Explore the theme of repentance through engaging videos, contemplative virtual moments in the Abbey, music from the Westminster Abbey Choir, Scripture and poetry.

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