Services & times

See a complete list of the Abbey's upcoming choral services and organ recitals.

You are also able to see our calendar for the weeks ahead and view orders of service for selected services.

 

This week's services

8th - 14th December 2024
Sunday, 8th December 2024
Second Sunday of Advent
The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Matins Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Ayleward Responses
Dyson Benedicite in F
Darke Chorale-Prelude on the tune 'St Peter'

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11.15am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Vierne Messe solennelle
Ledger Adam lay ybounden
Vierne Final (Symphonie III)

Preacher: The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Clucas Prepare ye the way of the Lord
Ayleward Responses
Tallis Magnificat octavi toni
plainsong Nunc dimittis octavi toni
Byrd Laetentur coeli et exultet terra
Mendelssohn Prelude and Fugue in C minor

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Travis Baker

Franck Pièce héroïque
Berkeley Aubade and Aria (Three Pieces)
Mulet Rosace (Esquisses byzantines)
Widor Intermezzo (Symphonie VI)

6.00pm An Advent Liturgy St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

MacMillan O Radiant Dawn
Praetorius Lo! how a Rose e'er blooming
arr Vaughan Williams The Truth From Above
Stanford Benedictus in C
Willis I sing of a maiden
Mendelssohn arr Best Overture to St Paul

Monday, 9th December 2024
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Lady Chapel
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Byrd Ave Maria
plainsong Responses
Ives Magdalen Service
Poulenc Salut, dame sainte

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Tuesday, 10th December 2024
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Shrine
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster

Poston Jesus Christ the apple tree
Morley Responses
Byrd The Third Service
Gibbons This is the record of John

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Wednesday, 11th December 2024
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Chapel of the Holy Name
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
Thursday, 12th December 2024
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Poston Jesus Christ the apple tree
Morley Responses
Purcell Evening Service in E minor
Byrd Vigilate

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Friday, 13th December 2024
St Lucy, martyr at Syracuse, 304
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Mouton Salve nos Domine vigilantes
plainsong Responses
Jackson Truro Service
Palestrina Rorate coeli desuper

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Saturday, 14th December 2024
John of the Cross, poet, teacher of the faith, 1591
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
8.40am Morning Prayer St Faith's Chapel
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Mouton Salve nos Domine vigilantes
plainsong Responses
Palestrina Magnificat quarti toni
Reid Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Tallis Audivi vocem de caelo
Sweelinck Fantasia chromatica

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